The Copper River Delta Shorebird festival kicks off Thursday, May 3, in Cordova. Here’s what you need to know to get in on the bird watching fun this weekend.
THURSDAY MAY 3
high tide 4:47 p.m.
- 4 a.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Half-day tours with Auklet Charters. *
- 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Banding Bonanza Kids’ Event in the Education Room at Cordova Center.
- 7 p.m.–9 p.m. “The Painted Bird” and “Birds by Hand” gallery opening at the Copper River Gallery.
- 8 p.m.–10 p.m. Shorebird Paint Night with Copper River Canvas at the Alaskan Hotel and Bar.*
FRIDAY MAY 4
high tide 4:13 a.m. and 5:29 p.m.
- 4:30–6:30 a.m. Hartney Bay Shuttle
- 4 a.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Half day tours with Auklet Charters. *
- 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Alaganik Field Trip. Must pre-register.
- 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The Net Loft Fiber and Eggs workshop.*
- 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Kate McLaughin talk on Hummingbirds of Alaska; A Decade of Discovery at Cordova Center.
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. Debbie Miller and Hugh Rose present A Wild Promise: Prince William Sound at the Cordova Center.
- 3:30–5:30 p.m. Shorebird 101/eBird Class at North Star Theater. Dress for weather.
- 5 p.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 5:30 p.m. Book signing with Stephen Kress, Debbie Miller and Hugh Rose at the Cordova Center atrium and museum.
- 6–7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Birders Mixer at the Cordova Center
- 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Speakers: Kristine Sowl and Yenifer Diaz. A Wetland Interlude dance. Keynote address by Stephen Kress at North Star Theatre in the Cordova Center.
SATURDAY May 5
high tide 4:46 a.m. and 6:21 p.m.
- 5:30–7:30 a.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. Hartney Bay Shuttle
- 4:30 a.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 7 a.m.–10 a.m. Birder’s Breakfast at St. Joseph’s church.
- 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Half day tours with Auklet Charters. *
- 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Alaganik Field Trip. Must pre-register.
- 9:30–11:30 a.m. The Net Loft Hanging Needlefelt Sandpiper workshop.*
- 12:30–2:30 p.m. The Net Loft Hanging Needlefelt Sandpiper workshop. *
- 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Prince William Sound Science Center “Bon Appetweet” kids activity at Mt. Eccles Elementary playground.
- 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Cocktail Hour Cruise with Major Marine Tours with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Meet at New Harbor. Ticket required, currently sold out.
- 6 p.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 5:30–8 p.m. 4H Music Camp Fundraiser Dinner at Mt. Eccles Elementary.*
- 8:30 p.m. Speaker Diana Euesse Gonzalez presents Journey of Maurita the Peep at the Cordova Center.
SUNDAY May 7
high tide 5:28 a.m. & 7:26 p.m.
- 5–8 a.m. and 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hartney Bay Shuttle.
- 5 a.m. Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.*
- 8–9:45 a.m. Interpretative Group Hike with U.S. Forest Service. Meet at Heney Ridge trailhead (Hartney Bay).
- 10 a.m.–noon Tour de Peeps birding bike, run and walk through town. Meet at Breakwater Trail.
- 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Pie Social at the Pioneer*
- 1 p.m.–6 p.m. The Net Loft Rug Punch Needle workshop. *
- 1 p.m.–9 p.m. Great Cordova Birding Challenge.
- 7 p.m. *Riverside Inn Shorebird Airboat Tour. Reservations required 907-491-1424.
- 9–10 p.m. Great Cordova Birding Challenge Awards at the Reluctant Fisherman.
*Indicates that there is a cost additional to festival registration.
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