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2015 EARLY REGISTRATION FORM
*NOTE* Early registration entitles you to hear all speakers, reserve tours, trips and workshops.
Early Registration ends Feb. 9, 2015. Festival benefits the conservation of Whooping Cranes.
Nature/Birding Boat Tour, Woody’s – Guided dolphin/birding tour with shrimp trawl
and touch tank. (1½ hrs)
FEBRUARY 19-22, 2015
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour, Deep Sea Headquarters (DSH) – Narrated tour of
shorebirds, dolphins, lighthouse, shipwreck & St. Jo Island. (1½ hrs)
MAILING ADDRESS: (One registrant per form)
Whooping Crane Tour, Fisherman’s Wharf (FW) – Guided boat tour to the Aransas
National Wildlife Refuge to view the endangered Whooping Cranes. (4½ hrs)
Name
Local Birding Van Tours, Civic Center – Guided tour around the Island to see birds
in their natural habitat. (1½ hrs)
Address
City
State
Zip
UTMSI - The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
LBTBC - Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
PANP - Port Aransas Nature Preserve, SH 361 entrance
Phone #
Email
Event Time
3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18
Pre-Festival Overnight Photography
Excursion at La Copita Ranch with
Larry Ditto
Fee
$250
Total
Event Time
10 a.m.
Thursday, February 19
Whooping Crane Boat Tour
FW (4½ hrs)
Nature/Birding Boat Tour
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour
DSH (1½ hrs)
Fee
$50
Total
2 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Event Time
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Whooping Crane Boat Tour,
FW (4½ hrs)
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Photography Workshop
“Learn To Point & Shoot Camera”
w/Larry Ditto, Library (2 hrs)
$50
$50
$20
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
$25
Fee
$60
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Nature/Birding Boat Tour
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Optics Presentation, Library (½ hr)
Event Time
6 a.m.
$25
Friday, February 20
Fennessey Ranch Birding Field Trip,
Civic Center (6 hrs)
Birds of the Island Field Trip,
w/Gene Blacklock, LBTBC (4 hrs)
*NOTE* Speakers Sessions listed on Page 2
Total
9 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1 p.m.
Free
1 p.m.
Optics Presentation, Library (½ hr)
Free
1 p.m.
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
Nature/Birding Boat Tour,
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Bird Identification Workshop,
$20
$25
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
Nature/Birding Boat Tour,
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Shorebird Identification Workshop
$20
2 p.m.
$15
$25
2:30 p.m.
Wetlands Education Center Tour,
UTMSI (45 min)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Photography Field Trip
w/Larry Ditto on the Mustang II,
Woody’s (3 hrs)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Free
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Free
Free
$20
12 p.m.
$25
Wetlands Education Center Tour,
UTMSI (45 min)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Whooping Crane Boat Tour
FW (4½ hrs)
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
$40
Free
3 p.m.
$40
$15
Optics Presentation, Library (½ hr)
2:30 p.m.
“Getting the Most From Your Telephoto
Lens” w/Larry Ditto, Library (2 hrs)
$20
1 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
$20
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
$50
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Nature/Birding Boat Tour
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Optics Presentation, Library (½ hr)
10 a.m.
$15
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
$40
w/Gene Blacklock, City Council Chambers (2 hrs)
$25
$20
$55
$25
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Total
$50
10 a.m.
$25
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Photography Workshop
Fee
$60
10 a.m.
Wetlands Education Center Tour,
UTMSI (45 min)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
12:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
Fennessey Ranch Birding Field Trip,
Civic Center (6 hrs)*
Advanced Island Birding Field Trip
w/Gene Blacklock, LBTBC (4 hrs)
Whooping Crane Boat Tour,
FW (4½ hrs)
Free
$25
$50
$15
$15
$25
$40
w/Gene Blacklock, City Council Chambers (2 hrs)
Wetlands Education Center Tour,
UTMSI (45 min)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Nature/Birding Boat Tour,
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Free
$25
$20
$25
$25
Transportation not provided unless otherwise noted. *Denotes transportation provided
The Whooping Crane Festival reserves the right to cancel any event or make substitutions for any
reason. For cancellations before February 9, 2015, we will notify registered participants as soon as
possible, and a refund will be issued. For trip cancellations after February 9, 2015 (caused by weather
or circumstances beyond our control), refunds will not be issued. Consider your registration a
contribution to the conservation of Whooping Cranes.
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Event Time
6 a.m.
Sunday, February 22
Birds of the Coastal Bend Field Trip,
w/Gene Blacklock, Civic Center (6 hrs)*
Fee
$60
7 a.m.
Photography Field Trip w/Larry Ditto
LBTBC (2 hrs)
Port Aransas Nature Preserve Field Trip
w/Joan and Scott Holt, PANP (3 hrs)
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Whooping Crane Boat Tour
w/George Archibald, FW (4½ hrs)
Nature/Birding Boat Tour
Woody's (1½ hrs)
$50
10 a.m.
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
$20
12:30 p.m.
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
$25
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
ARK Tour, UTMSI (50 min)
Nature/Birding Boat Tour,
Woody's (1½ hrs)
Dolphin Encounters Boat Tour,
DSH (1½ hrs)
Island Birding Van Tour,
Civic Center (1½ hrs)*
Overnight Stargazing and Birdwatching
at La Copita Ranch
Monday, February 23
Birdwatching at La Copita Ranch, (3 hrs)
$20
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
Event Time
8 a.m.
Total
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
$40
9 a.m.
Cecilia Riley,Executive Director Gulf
Coast Bird Observatory
“Conservation: Because Life is Better
with Birds!”
$20
$50
10:30 a.m.
Estuary Explorium,The University of
Texas Marine Science Institute/NERR
“Birds Eye View of the Estuary
Explorium!”
$25
2 p.m.
Mark Klym,Texas Whooper Watch,
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
“Tracking Whooping Cranes Across
Texas – Citizen Science Contributions to
a Recovery Project”
$15
3:30 p.m.
Sammy King, Wildlife BiologistWhooping Cranes, Louisiana
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
“Revealing the Secrets of Secretive
Marshbirds in Louisiana”
$15
$25
$25
7:00 p.m.
George Archibald, Barry Hartup and
Liz Smith, International Crane
Foundation
“All You Ever Wanted to Know About
Whooping Cranes”
$20
$175
Fee
$50
GUEST SPEAKERS
All speaker sessions are at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Auditorium at the end of Cotter Ave. Sessions are free to registrants or $10
per session for non-registrants.
Total
Subtotal
Registration Fee +$20
Total Amount Enclosed
Each person must register early to enjoy the prices listed above.
Event fees are in addition to your $20 registration fee.
Early Registration ends 2/ 9/15. No Refunds.
Paying by Mail
Please mail event registration form and payment to:
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
403 W. Cotter • Port Aransas, TX 78373
For more information
Call 800-45-COAST or 361-749-5919
or visit www.whoopingcranefestival.org
Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
9 a.m.
Wade Harrell,Whooping Crane
Coordinator, Aransas National
Wildlife Refuge
“Whooping Crane Conservation Moving
Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities”
10:30 a.m.
Joe Duff,Co-Founder and C.E.O.,
Operation Migration
“Ultralight Guided Migration of the
Whooping Crane”
2 p.m.
Rob Kent, Superintendent, Wood
Buffalo National Park
“Refuge of the Whooping Crane”
3:30 p.m.
Iderbat Damba,Mongolian Ornithologist,
Mongolian Academy of Science
“Cranes and Nomads in Mongolia:
Traditional Value and Conservation
Efforts for a Flagship Species in East Asia”
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bird’s Nest Trade Show - FREE
Nature-related trade show
Optics Presentation - FREE
Civic Center, Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bill Ellis Memorial Library, Fri., Feb. 20 and Sun., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
and Sat., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Port Aransas Art Center - FREE
Port Aransas Independent School District
Boat Trips to St. Jo Island
Students’ Art Show
Fisherman’s Wharf
323 N. Alister – Open Daily
Overnight Photography Excursion at La Copita Ranch w/Larry Ditto
Includes accommodations, dinner and breakfast.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. - Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m.
Overnight Stargazing and Bird Watching at La Copita Ranch
Includes accommodations, dinner and breakfast followed by a morning guided
birding tour of the ranch.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m. - Monday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.
La Copita Ranch Bird Watching Tour
Monday, Feb. 23, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fennessey Ranch Birding Tours*
Enjoy a morning hayride on this 4,000-acre private ranch with wetlands,
meadows, lakes, river and brush. This is a great opportunity to see a variety of
birds in a natural ranch setting. Friday, Feb. 20 & Saturday, Feb. 21, 6 a.m.
Meet at Civic Center.
ACCOMMODATIONS OFFERING DISCOUNTS INCLUDE:
Coral Cay Condominiums • 361-749-5111
Holiday Inn Express & Suites • 361-749-5222
Plantation Suites • 361-749-3866
Sandcastle Condominiums • 361-749-6201
The Tarpon Inn • 361-749-5555
For discounted rates, mention the “Whooping Crane Festival” when
making your reservations.
Some restrictions may apply.
Transportation not provided unless otherwise noted. *Denotes transportation provided
The Whooping Crane Festival reserves the right to cancel any event or make substitutions for any
reason. For cancellations before February 9, 2015, we will notify registered participants as soon as
possible, and a refund will be issued. For trip cancellations after February 9, 2015 (caused by weather
or circumstances beyond our control), refunds will not be issued. Consider your registration a
contribution to the conservation of Whooping Cranes.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21