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Whooping Crane Festival Exceeds Expectations |
(Port Aransas, TX) Early registration has surpassed all expectations with a record number of birders flocking to Port Aransas for the annual Whooping Crane Festival next week, February 23-26. On-site registration will open Thursday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Aransas Civic Center located at 710 W. Ave A. With overwhelming response to the online early registration, the festival has added an additional Whooping Crane Boat Tour on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. Since this trip leaves prior to the opening of registration, interested parties should contact the Chamber at 361-749-5919.
The festival welcomes avid and amateur birders alike, families interested in learning about birds, photographers, and anyone that loves all things nature related. There are still a few trips, tours, and workshops available, as well as many free activities for participants to enjoy. The four-day festival attracts hundreds of birding enthusiasts each year and features world-renowned speakers, and birding experts, exhibits, interactive workshops, a charming children's art exhibit, and the free nature-related "Bird's Nest" trade show. New this year is a butterfly tent and an expanded children's corner.
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