LAUNCH DAY – HURON FRINGE BIRDING FESTIVAL

The day dawned grey, overcast and cold. The chill wind off Lake Huron was unforgiving. After a week of cold, rain- filled days the forecasted promise of sunshine was no where in sight. It was 2 degrees at 5:30 AM at the Registration Tent when the ladies arrived to get ready to welcome the first wave of eager event participants at 6:00 AM.

A little later Doug Pedwell, on behalf of the HFBF Committee paid tribute to some of its generous sponsors with a special breakfast and presentation in the warmish Visitor’s Centre.

Not all of our sponsors were there, but those that were  received a “Thank You Plaque” with a beautiful photo of a Piping Plover.

(Left to Right) Peter Harrison, Keith Early, Ian Anderton, Paul and Helen Crysler, John King and HFBF Committee Member Doug Pedwell.

And the 2013 Huron Fringe Birding Festival walks into its first day. 

(P.S. The sun broke through in the early afternoon).

Just follow the signs.