STANFORD GLENDOWER BIRD FAIR 01 - 04 October 2009

We are greatly indebted to Edward Snell & Co for their generous sponsorship which makes this fair possible and for which we are extremely appreciative.

BirdLife Walkerbay are pleased to be hosting the sixth annual Stanford Glendower Bird Fair from 1st to 4th October 2009 and are delighted this year to be welcoming BirdLife Overberg who are joining us in co-hosting this auspicious occasion. Their involvement will add great value to the fair and will enable us to reach a much wider cross-section of the Overberg population. In addition their presence will add lustre to the fair and encourage a greater awareness of this unique avian event.

One of our highlights is going to be a presentation by Dr Anton Odendal on the Overberg Birding Route. He is highly regarded in his field and his planned publication will have a profound effect on avian tourism in the Overberg area. Apart from birding, the Overberg offers many unique attractions including fynbos, whales, sharks and many other areas of interest that collectively make the Overberg the place to be.

As usual, we have an array of interesting and well-informed tour guides along with a bit of light relief that includes free tasting of Glendower Whisky thanks to our generous sponsors. Prizegiving for our exciting photographic competition happens on Friday evening followed by a light supper and Angels on Horseback, a cabaret show fresh from On Broadway Theatre in Cape Town and the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.

On Saturday evening there will be a bonfire and informal braai on Boeredans Farm just outside Stanford.

To see the full programme please click Here

                                                 SPEAKERS

	Dr Anton Odendal Overberg Birding Route Naas Terblanche Overberg amphibians Dave de Beer Bird Photography Mike Graham Birding in the Okavango Delta Doug Newman Bird Calls Odette Curtis Rhenosterveld conservation and its effect on bird life. Meidad Goren Albatross by-catching Wilfred Chivell African penguins on Dyer Island
Calling all photographers... Great Prizes to be won 1/2 hour flight for 2 with african wings ultimate whale watching for 2 with Dyer Island Cruises 1 year subscription to Africa Birds and Birding pet friendly 3 star self catering for 5 Oak Grove Farm boat trip on Klien river with River Rat boat cruises guided walk through Platbos Africa's southern most forest lunch for 2 at Stanford Art Cafe	STANFORD BIRDING PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION You may enter as many photographs as you like. Send each entry separately. Closing date for entries is 5pm Friday, 26 September 2009. This photographic competition is open to all and consideration will be given to young aspiring birding photographers. To enter, simply email each individual entry to info@stanfordbirding.co.za.

Stanford Birding Photographic Competition 2008 Winners