Dear Amanzi1
STANFORD STRETTON’S BIRD FAIR 2010 1-3 OCTOBER
The tradition of the Stanford Bird Fair continues due to the generous sponsorship that makes this event possible. Edward Snell & Co are sponsoring all birding activities under the banner of their Strettons London Dry Gin brand.
BirdLife Walkerbay, assisted by Stanfordinfo, are hosting the event this year. We are putting together a fair that, apart from birds, will cover a variety of activities attracting a cross-section of people, young and old, to Stanford for what will prove to be a memorable weekend.
We are once again lucky to have access to an impressive array of birding experts who will be delivering talks, leading guided field outings and hopefully will be identifying local birding hotspots in the Overberg for those who wish to do their own thing. We are optimistic that these activities will allow our guests to acquaint themselves with the elusive Rock Jumper, the highly-endangered Bank Cormorant and a variety of other birds endemic to the Overberg. In addition, there will be talks on Overberg amphibians and bats as well as an outing to spot the Blue Crane. In addition, the organisers will pay special attention to arranging activities for non-birders and children. These will include items such as talks on Overberg amphibians, as well as South African bats, the ever-popular Eagle Encounters (raptors in flight), snakes and a variety of films. There will be continual birding river trips for the duration of the weekend as well as a mini-pelagic boat trip from Kleinbaai. Keep an eye on the program for up to date details of all events and outings.
The Stanford Birding Photographic Competition is becoming an ever popular part of the Stanford Bird Fair and this year we are pleased to inform you the
2010 STANFORD BIRDING Photographic Competition has begun!
The 2010 STANFORD BIRDING Photographic Competition is now open for submissions! Last year, the winner of the competition was Basie van Zyl with his Little Egret Feeding. He won a Flight of the Giants with African Wings, to photograph both whales and birds!
So, you may be pondering why enter this competition - well you have the opportunity to bathe in much admiration and fame… Basie made the front page of the Hermanus Times, but what else? Prizes of course... all of which are certainly worth aiming for! What are the prizes you may well ask?
Pentax Binoculars from Foto First to the value of R2 800
Shark cage diving with Marine Dynamics to the value of R2 700
Dyer Island Cruises whale watching boat trip to the value of R1 800
(More to follow…)
So, what are you waiting for – go on – get all the info on rules, resizing of images and much more... All at www.stanfordbirding.co.za
Just remember entries must reach the moderators before 24 September 2010. Only e-mailed submissions will be accepted. The address is info@stanfordbirding.co.za. May the best photos win!
The judging of the popular photographic competition will be followed by a Strettons Gin tasting at the Stanford Evening Market.
For further information:
Bird Fair – Royd Frith 028 341 0896 028 341 0896 or roydf@web.co.za,
Photographic Competition – Philippa Castle 082 943 4327 082 943 4327 or info@stanfordbirding.co.za
Stanford Festival – Steph - Stanfordinfo 028 341 0340 028 341 0340 or ask@stanfordinfo.co.za.
Philippa Castle
Stanford Bird Fair Committee
Email info@stanfordbirding.co.za
Website www.stanfordbirding.co.za
Mobile 082 943 4327
Blog www.stanfordbirds.blogspot.com
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