The festival features Hawaii’s birding trail, a 90-mile route across Hawaii Island traversing desert to rain forest with elevation changes from sea level to 7,000 feet. On Friday and Sunday there will be field trips to sites along the trail or pelagic birding by boat. Trade show for outdoor and birding equipment; children’s corner; bird-themed arts and crafts fair; photography and art workshops; a birding film festival; and opportunities to interact with Hawaii Island naturalists and bird experts. Keynote speakers to be announced.