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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatchers from New England and beyond flock to Cape Ann to participate in the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend each February. Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds\, and the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce\, working with the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, plans a weekend full of events for all levels of birders. Expert speakers offer presentations\, exhibitors showcase their programs and products\, and artists display their art and give demonstrations at the event headquarters at the Elks at Bass Rocks and at other venues in Gloucester.  On Saturday morning\, expert guides lead bus trips to the winter birding hot spots of Cape Ann\, and guides stationed at the Elks (itself a hot spot) offer drop-by visitors a chance to see and learn about the winter birds of Cape Ann. In the afternoon Eyes on Owls will be hosting a live owl demonstration! On Sunday morning\, weather permitting\, an excursion aboard a whale watching boat offers a chance for closer encounters with many species.  Registration is required for the bus and boat trips\, and space is limited.  Accomodations and Lodging SpecialsJanuary\, 31\, 2014 "Drawing Birds Birds and Wildlife from Nature" Workshop at Trident Gallery - Artist Sandy McDermott will lead off the Winter Birding Weekend with a workshop at Trident Gallery on the close observation and field sketching of birds and other wildlife.No prior drawing experience is necessary. Reservation required. January 31st 1pm - 3pm for more information please visit http://tridentgallery.com/#exhib:winter_meditationsCheck-in / materials pick-up\n\n3:00 pmExhibitor Venue (Open to public)\n\n3:00   7:00 pmWelcome Reception (cash bar)\n\n5:00   7:00 pmWinter Birds of Cape Ann (Presented by : Jim Berry\, Essex Co. Coordinator\, Mass Breeding Bird Atlas)\n\n5:30 pmSaturday\, February 1\, 2014 Coffee\, bagels & late check-in\n\n7:00 amGuided Bus Tours\n\n8:00 am   12:30 pmExhibitor Venue (Open to public)\n\n10:00 am   5:00 pmLunch Available for Purchase\n\n12:00 pmGuided Bus Tour\n\n1:30   3:30 pmEyes on Owls\n\n2:00 pmLecture & Slideshow\n\n4:00 pmPresented by:John Nelson\, Brookline Bird ClubSunday\, February 2\, 2014 Birding Boat Trip: Join Captain Jay \nFrontiero aboard the Privateer IV for a three hour trip to Stellwagen \nBank or around the Cape. (Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean\nconditions.)\n\n8:00 am   12:00 pmWrap Up & Checklist at the Gloucester House Restaurant.\n\n12:15 pm
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">Birdwatchers from New England and beyond flock to Cape Ann to participate in the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend each February. Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds\, and the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce\, working with the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, plans a weekend full of events for all levels of birders. Expert speakers offer presentations\, exhibitors showcase their programs and products\, and artists display their art and give demonstrations at the event headquarters at the Elks at Bass Rocks and at other venues in Gloucester. &nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">On Saturday morning\, expert guides lead bus trips to the winter birding hot spots of Cape Ann\, and guides stationed at the Elks (itself a hot spot) offer drop-by visitors a chance to see and learn about the winter birds of Cape Ann.&nbsp\;In the afternoon Eyes on Owls will be hosting a live owl demonstration!&nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;">On Sunday morning\, weather permitting\, an excursion aboard a whale watching boat offers a chance for closer encounters with many species. &nbsp\;Registration is required for the bus and boat trips\, and space is limited.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;"></span></p><p style="text-align:center\;"><span style="color:#666666\;font-family:'Arial'\,'sans-serif'\;font-size:10.5pt\;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri\;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin\;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\;mso-fareast-language:EN-US\;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA\;"><a href="http://capeannchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/Accomodations-and-Lodging-specials-CABW-2014.pdf">Accomodations and Lodging Specials</a></span></p><h2 style="text-align:center\;"><strong>January\, 31\, 2014 </strong></h2><p style="text-align:left\;">"Drawing Birds Birds and Wildlife from Nature" Workshop at Trident Gallery - Artist Sandy McDermott will lead off the Winter Birding Weekend with a workshop at Trident Gallery on the close observation and field sketching of birds and other wildlife.No prior drawing experience is necessary. Reservation required. January 31st 1pm - 3pm for more information please visit <a href="http://tridentgallery.com/#exhib:winter_meditations">http://tridentgallery.com/#exhib:winter_meditations</a></p><p style="text-align:center\;">Check-in / materials pick-up<br /><br />3:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)<br /><br />3:00 &ndash\; 7:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Welcome Reception (cash bar)<br /><br />5:00 &ndash\; 7:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Winter Birds of Cape Ann (Presented by : Jim Berry\, Essex Co. Coordinator\, Mass Breeding Bird Atlas)<br /><br />5:30 pm</p><h2 style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Saturday\, February 1\, 2014 </strong></h2><p style="text-align:center\;">Coffee\, bagels &amp\; late check-in<br /><br />7:00 am</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Guided Bus Tours<br /><br />8:00 am &ndash\; 12:30 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)<br /><br />10:00 am &ndash\; 5:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Lunch Available for Purchase<br /><br />12:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Guided Bus Tour<br /><br />1:30 &ndash\; 3:30 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Eyes on Owls<br /><br />2:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Lecture &amp\; Slideshow<br /><br />4:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Presented by:</p><p style="text-align:center\;">John Nelson\, Brookline Bird Club</p><h2 style="text-align:center\;"><strong>Sunday\, February 2\, 2014 </strong></h2><p style="text-align:center\;">Birding Boat Trip: Join Captain Jay <br />Frontiero aboard the Privateer IV for a three hour trip to Stellwagen <br />Bank or around the Cape. (Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean<br />conditions.)<br /><br />8:00 am &ndash\; 12:00 pm</p><p style="text-align:center\;">Wrap Up &amp\; Checklist at the Gloucester House Restaurant.<br /><br />12:15 pm</p>
LOCATION:The Elks at Bass Rocks 101 Atlantic Road\, Gloucester\, MA 01931
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URL:https://business.capeannchamber.com/events/details/cape-ann-winter-birding-weekend-01-31-2014-1158
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