Photos by Judy Duffy, Max Malmquist, Pat Cashman, and Janet Busi.
On the weekend of April 30 - May 1, 2022, the Spring Wings Bird Festival returned to Fallon. This festival was a collaborative effort between Lahontan Audubon Society, National Audubon Society, AmeriCorps, City of Fallon, Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority, Friends of Stillwater Refuge, Great Basin Bird Observatory, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada State Parks, Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bird experts helped visitors explore hotspots in the wetlands of Lahontan Valley.
A huge thank you goes to all the partners, staff, and volunteers who made the festival possible, including the visitors who shared their bird checklists. Click the button below to see the compiled eBird report.
A huge thank you goes to all the partners, staff, and volunteers who made the festival possible, including the visitors who shared their bird checklists. Click the button below to see the compiled eBird report.
2022 Contest Winners!
Thank you Moana Nursery, Cablela's, and Lahontan Audubon Society for prize donations!
Photo Contest
Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle in flight at Lahontan Reservoir by Rick Mosher, 5/1/2022, Nikon D500 with Tamron 150-600mm G2.
Congratulations to 2022 photo contest winner Rick Mosher for capturing this beautiful image of a Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle in flight.
Thank you to all the photographers that participated this year. With many stunning bird photos, judging was challenging. We look forward to seeing your entries next year! Photo finalists are featured below.
White Pelican Frenzy at Carson Lake and Pasture by Elaine Arora, 5/1/2022, Canon R5 with rf400/2.8 lens.
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Great Egret and Snowy Egret at Carson Lake and Pasture by Teri Ligon, 4/30/2022 at 3:29pm, Sony DSC-HX400V (F6.3, 1/250 s, 215.00 mm, ISO 80).
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Caspian Tern at Stillwater NWR by Janet Busi , 4/30/22,
Nikon D500 with Nikon 200-500 lens.
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Big Day of Birding and Scavenger Hunt
Winner: Teri Ligon
Winner: Teri Ligon
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The Big Day Birding Trophy is on display at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge office.