Our Mission: The Creston Valley Bird Festival exists to foster awareness of birds and their habitats in the Creston Valley.

Where the Birds Are: Celebrate the birds, art, and the agriculture of the Creston Valley.

Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north. The Creston Valley Bird Festival is an exciting event that takes place every second weekend in May, where you’ll get the chance to rub shoulders with bird experts – explore and deepen your appreciation for the great outdoors with presentations, hikes, field trips, and tours by canoe or kayak. 

Next festival is May 9-12, 2025! Bird Guides Needed

The Creston Valley Bird Festival is looking for some bird guides! Be a part of a wonderful event – mileage, meal, and honorarium is included. A beginner birder tour is available around the Corn Creek Marsh WMA so if you have a moderate bird knowledge and enjoy being with outdoorsy people, this might be for you!

If interested, please email: info@crestonvalleybirds.ca

Introducing the poster for 2025!!! 

Marsh Wren photo credit by Lindsay Donald

https://www.donaldphotography.com/

Lindsay Donald is an international award-winning wildlife photographer. Originally from
Scotland, he has a degree in zoology and animal behavior from the University of Hull in the
United Kingdom. Lindsay started taking photographs to illustrate animal behavior for a research
project in the late 1970’s. He has travelled the World in search of amazing wildlife images. In
North America he travels from Florida to Alaska and makes frequent visits to Africa including
Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe & Zambia. Lindsay has also taught wildlife
photography techniques and led photographic workshops.
Lindsay moved to West Creston over 3 years ago with his wife Lorraine, golden retriever
Bentley and Stormy the cat. Destiny is a recent addition to the family and is a golden retriever
adoption from PAWS. Lindsay is Director of Wildsight Creston Valley and Regional Director for
Wildsight. He also supports his community as a volunteer fire fighter with the Creston Valley
Fire Service.

 Valleyview Motel

Call 250-428-2336 for a 10% discount on a room for the festival weekend!!

Scotties RV Park and Campground 

Wings, Wildlife, and Wonder: Your Guide to the Creston Valley Bird Festival by Brian Lawrence

Creston Accommodations and Things To Do

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