What's New at the Layton Wild Bird Center
October 29th at 7 p.m. Bird Identification 101 Workshop
Before you go on a Bird Walk, take a class in Birding 101 with author of the Backyard Birds of Utah, Bill Fenimore.
Bill Fenimore will make a presentation on the "How To" of bird identification. Once you complete this class you will find it easy to navigate through a field guide. Your satisfaction and confidence will soar, as you put to use the tips and techniques that Bill presents. House Finches, Juncos, White-crowned Sparrows and their allies will all have names that you can identify, rather than seeing an "LBJ" (little brown job).
Signed copies of the Backyard Birds of Utah, written by author and class presenter, Bill Fenimore will be available for purchase for $10.00 (includes tax).
The Birding Identification 101 Workshop is hosted by the Great Salt Lake Audubon chapter. The presentation will take place at the Sugar House Garden Center in Sugar House Park. Access the parking lot off 2100 South and 1650 East (West of Highland High School).
Bill Fenimore, owner of the "Wild Bird Center of Layton, Utah", was selected as the International Franchise Association's (IFA) "Franchisee of the Year" and honored at a special IFA event held September 15, 2008 in Washington, D.C. The award is presented to franchise owners singled out for exceptional performance.
"Bill Fenimore was a natural to recommend for this outstanding industry title," said Henrik Lehmann Weng, CEO, Wild Bird Centers of America. "Bill enthusiastically adopted our business development program to grow his business and is now one of the top three, high-growth stores in our franchise."
Fenimore, along with his partner and son, Billy Fenimore, updated and remodeled their store, hired new staff and turned the store into a model Wild Bird Center franchise. His business acumen drove an unprecedented press, radio and television effort and his passion for the natural world positioned him as a community, regional and national leader. This year, Mr. Fenimore won two prestigious national awards; the "Roger Tory Peterson Nature Education Achievement Award" from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and the "Ludlow Griscom Award for Outstanding Contributions to Regional Ornithology" from the American Birding Association. Mr. Fenimore also became a nationally-recognized author in 2008 with publication of his "Backyard Bird Guides" series, providing a specific guide to backyard birds for each of the 50 states. He recently was appointed by the Governor of Utah to serve on the newly established Great Salt Lake Advisory Council.
"I am much honored to receive this recognition from the Wild Bird Centers of America and award from the IFA," said Fenimore, who attended the 9th Annual Franchise Appreciation Day Convention, held in Washington, DC. "I have an excellent staff and partner who are critical to the store's success and I appreciate all the support received from Wild Bird Centers of America."
Bill has owned and operated the Wild Bird Center of Layton, Utah since 2001. He serves on the Boards of numerous nature organizations in Utah and conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about wild birds and their critical habitat needs. He also leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.
The Layton, Wild Bird Center (WBC) celebrated its 7th Anniversary, Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts enjoyed the celebration at the Wild Bird Center in Layton.
Hawk Watch International, Ogden Nature Center and Sky Masters exhibited Bald and Golden Eagle, Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Swainsons hawk and many other beautiful raptors. Customers enjoyed photographing these beautiful birds of prey, up close and personal.
The Wasatch and Great Salt Lake Audubon Chapters, The Utah Nature Conservancy and the Division of Wildlife Resources, Farmington Bay Nature Center all joined the celebration with exhibits at the Wild Bird Center. It is a celebration for the community who has supported the start and growth of the Wild Bird Center these last seven years.
The Wild Bird Center is a community resource with extensive free outreach programs. Its Outreach Program has won 7 National and an International award recognizing the efforts of Bill Fenimore, owner of the Wild Bird Center. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources late Director, Kevin Conway and current Director Jim Karpowitz have each presented Fenimore with the Division Partnership Award.
The WBC expert staff makes free educational nature presentations to scouting groups, schools, senior centers, garden clubs, conservation groups and many other organizations throughout the top of Utah. Backyard habitat, landscaping for wildlife, enjoying wildlife and wild bird identification are just a few of the classes available.
The Wild Bird Center is located in the Layton Market Center, 1860 North 1000 West, Layton, exit 332 Antelope Drive off I-15 (located across from Barnes & Noble). Call the Wild Bird Center at (801) 525-8400 or its web site at www.wildbird.com/layton for information.
Bill Fenimore is proud to announce that his book series, "Backyard Birds" was released by Gibbs Smith Publisher, April 1, 2008. The series includes a "Backyard Birds" Guide for each state. The "Backyard Birds of Utah", Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and California were released in April. This summer the Backyard Birds Guide for Florida, Virginia, Illinois, and Texas will be released.
The remaining states Backyard Birds Guides are currently in production, with Bill writing them, as we post this nature news bulletin. The Backyard Birds of Utah and the companion guides are specifically targeted at the backyard birder who would like to learn how to identify the birds visiting their backyard bird sanctuary. It includes the top 25 birds for that specific state with tips on how to attract those birds into your yard.
Be sure to stop in and have Bill sign and personalize your Backyard Birds Guide. The book is designed to by used by bird lovers of all ages. It is an ideal nature book for a family with children.
The book design includes beautiful detailed photographs of each bird with an easy to use size profile at the bottom of each page. This scaled profile lets you easily determine your birds size. The book is organized from the smallest bird at the front of the book to the largest bird in the back of the book. There is a description of each bird, with the birds photograph on the opposing page for quick and easy reference. A range map shows the distribution of that bird species and the time of year it occurs there. Bill has included some of his favorite attractor tips.
Kelly Thurgood, noted Utah artist and nature photographer beautiful bronze sculptures and photography is available at the Wild Bird Center. Kelly's work is displayed around the world. Each work of art is numbered and signed. There are only 75 sculptures made of each subject when that mold is destroyed, so no more can be made. They are a wonderful art investment. Be sure to stop in and see Kelly's latest bronze sculpture at the Wild Bird Center.
The Wild Bird Center will celebrate its 7th Anniversary Saturday, October 11th. We thank all of our nature loving customers for their support. We cannot do it without you.
The Wild Bird Center is a tremendous community resource with extensive free outreach programs. Its Outreach Program has won 6 National awards recognizing the efforts of Bill Fenimore, owner of the Wild Bird Center. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources late Director, Kevin Conway and current Director Jim Karpowitz have each presented Fenimore with the Division's Partnership Award.
The WBC expert staff makes "free" educational nature presentations to scouting groups, schools, senior centers, garden clubs, conservation groups and many other organizations throughout the top of Utah. Backyard habitat, landscaping for wildlife, enjoying wildlife and wild bird identification are just a few of the classes available. Currently, the Wild Bird Center hosts the Utah Rare Bird Alert and Fenimore writes a weekly "Bird Sightings" column for the Salt Lake Tribune.
Join the Wild Bird Center on a free Nature/Bird Walk Saturday's. Birds are a wonderful pathway to introduce "children of all ages" to nature. Enjoying nature and wildlife, especially birds through observation, feeding, backyard habitat development, preservation and conservation are just a few of the areas that the Wild Bird Center staff can help those who would like to make a connection with nature
The Wild Bird Center is located in the Layton Market Center, 1860 North 1000 West, Layton, exit 332 Antelope Drive off I-15 (located across from Barnes & Noble). Call the Wild Bird Center at (801) 525-8400 or its web site at www.wildbird.com/layton for information.
The Wild Bird Center is an Air Force Association Community Partner.
Bill Fenimore, Wild Bird Center owner has been asked to join the National US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge System Birding Initiative. The group is tasked with improving communications between birders and refuges, as well as educating the public about the benefits to wildlife of the refuge system. The initiative is also seeking methods to improve the refuge systems birding access programs. Bill will represent the Inter-mountain West.
Wild Bird Center owner Bill Fenimore was presented with the 2006 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Director's Partnership Award. The award was given to Bill for the Community Outreach Program of the Wild Bird Center, as well as the work that Bill has done for wildlife in 2005-2006, as the Utah Audubon Policy Advocate; his work on the DWR Northern Regional Advisory Council; the Utah Wildlife Legislative Coalition and the Rich County CRM.
Bill Fenimore has been appointed, as the Policy Advocate for the Utah Audubon Council beginning September 2005. He will be particularly active each session of the Utah Legislature, representing Utah Audubon and its conservation interests in Utah. It is Bill's desire to continue and further development the strategic partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Department of Natural Resources.
Governor Jon Huntsman has appointed Bill Fenimore to the Utah Wildlife Board Nominating Committee. Bill's term will run until April 2009.
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