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Bird Study Group - 2005 Competition Prizes
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While the purpose of the contest was friendly competition and the increase of knowledge about the birds in the Calgary area, it doesn't hurt to have a reward for all the work which is entailed in achieving a "big list".

The following individuals or organizations have generously donated prizes.

Donated by Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventure Tours:
Smudge Island Tour - Extension
NOTE: This prize is open to all regional participants and will go to the individual in the province with the highest count within their registered region. In the event of a tie, a draw will be made to determine the winner.

Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventure Tours is offering a birding tour for one person with the highest provincial bird count registered in the 2005 Alberta Centennial birding competition. This all-inclusive tour will take place on June 17-19, 2006 on the North Saskatchewan River adjacent Jubilee Regional Park. Trip includes 2 days birding on The North Saskatchewan River and islands with river transportation on a 7 person jet boat, 2 nights and breakfasts at Else's Bed and Breakfast, and 2 Iron River Ranch champagne picnics on the islands. Islands to be visited: Smudge, Otter, Treasure, Moose, Miskum, Kenosis and Mistapos. Value $600 per person.

Contact the Iron River Ranch office for further details: (780) 826 4261 or info@ironriverranch.ca.

Prize Money raised by Mike Rogers
Thanks to Mike Rogers for donating books which were silent-auctioned and raised $100 in prize money for the competition.

Kindly donated by Bruce Barnetson
Serenity Pond table top fountain.
Digital Compass (tells time, temperature & compass direction)
Wind Chime Bird House
Bird feeder in the shape of a house
Barometer (Storm Glass type that uses colored liquid)
Whiting's Reference of Birds - The Birder's Life List & Master Reference

Kindly donated by the CFNS
$100 which will be used to buy prizes.