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Second Annual Belize Birding Festival takes flight in October

Any time of year is a good one for birding in Belize, but fall migration assures some very impressive birds. Therefore, it's only apropos that the annual Belize Birding Festival is held in October. This year's two-day festival is scheduled for the weekend on October 19th at the beautiful San Ignacio Resort in San Ignacio, Cayo District. Each year international and local birders flock to this celebration to partake in birding tours, presentations from renowned guest speakers, panel discussions, workshops, exhibition booths hosted by hoteliers, tour operators, birding clubs, and non-profit organizations and enjoy camaraderie with fellow birders and nature lovers. It's a grand weekend for birds of a feather!

Guest speakers this year include Dr. John Fitzpatrick, American ornithologist primarily known for his research work on the South American avifauna and Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will discuss How Can Birds Save the World. Dr. Lee Jones, author of the well-known Birds of Belize book, will hold a workshop presentation on the identification of Shorebirds of Belize and Serge Aria, CEO and Founder of Bird Watching Central America, will present on the development and sustainability of bird-based tourist destinations regarding International markets and opportunities for Belize and Central America. These birding experts will also partake in select tours on the morning of the 20th.

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