Bayview Farm and Garden, 2780 Marshview Ave., Langley —
Whidbey Audubon Society Bird in the Hand Festival is an opportunity to observe birds up close and personal, with prepared examples on display to be held and examined. Free and family-friendly.
Attendees will enjoy the spectacular colors and feather patterns of backyard birds like Rufous Hummingbird, Spotted Towhee, and Northern Flicker. Few people know how really beautiful birds are when viewed closely, and little hands are welcome to touch the birds. Study the Belted Kingfisher footpads that help excavate its burrow, feel the surprisingly light weight of a Great Blue Heron wing, and look in a microscope to see the structure of an owl feather.
Other Festival experiences will include falconers with live hawks and an owl, children’s activities, an Osprey talk, and the “Answer Man” table for your most daunting questions. For more information, visit www.WhidbeyAudubon.org