The Catskill Chronicle

Livingston Manor, NY (June 19, 2011) – The first exhibition exclusively about birds at Morgan Outdoors opens Saturday, June 25 and continues through July 24.

The public is invited to the opening reception of “Birds of Sullivan County – A Photographic Exhibition” on Friday, June 24 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Photographers include Stephen Davis of Eldred, whose photo is at left, Gene McGarry of Woodstock and Valerie Freer of Ellenville, NY among other notables, including Barbara Ward-Blank (photo below).

Local nature photographer and birding enthusiast, Scott Graber, is the exhibition curator. The show is an engaging look into the diversity of species and habitat that exist in the region. It will include maps of major birding areas, an Eye Spy game for children, and guided bird walks during the exhibition period. The public can pick up a copy of Sullivan County Audubon’s list of bird species and head out to experience birding of their own.

Framed photographs will be for sale, as well as numbered and signed prints, with a portion of the proceeds donated to two local conservation organizations, Sullivan County Audubon and the Bashakill Area Association.

The photography exhibition is timed to coincide with Audubon Week in Livingston Manor. Other bird-loving events include: the Audubon and Friends art show at Flour Power Bakery in Livingston Manor, whose opening reception at 5:30pm on June 24 immediately follows this exhibition’s reception; the Audubon Arts and Crafts Fair at Waterwheel Junction Sunday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and an 8:00 a.m. bird walk at Sonoma Falls on Sunday 26. All events are in Livingston Manor, NY with easy access from Route 17 at exit 96. 

Morgan Outdoors is located at 46 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY. For more information, call 845-439-5507. Hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 6:00, and Sunday from 10:00 – 4:00. http://www.morgan-outdoors.com