Friends of the Inyo, with sponsorship support from Matabolic Studio, the County of Inyo, and AltaOne Federal Credit Union with branches in Bishop and Lone Pine, is pleased to announce that our Owens Lake Bird Festival will return in April 2023, with birding tours on and off the famous Owens Lake, as well as photography, advocacy, botany, mining history, and film history tours.

The festival will take place as follows:

• Friday, April 21: Happy Hour and Check-in at FOI’s Lone Pine Office, 142 E. Bush Street, from 5:30-8:00 PM (optional)
• Saturday, April 22: Half-Day Morning and Afternoon tours, as well as Full-Day Tours starting from the parking lot of the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History, 701 S. Main Street. The day will end with a celebratory catered Dinner (optional), also at the Museum, starting at 6 PM, and featuring Local Speakers, 2 Film Screenings, and a Silent Auction with goods donated by local businesses.
• Sunday, April 23: Morning Half-Day tours, also starting from the Museum.

More than just an amazing birding opportunity, there is something for everyone at the Owens Lake Bird Festival as we celebrate the amazing history and wildlife of Southern Inyo County. All of us at Friends of the Inyo hope to see you there

Supporters whose membership status is active (having donated over $35 to Friends of the Inyo in the last year) are being given the first opportunity to get tickets and sign up for tours. NOTE: YOU MUST USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER, AS THE REGISTRATION PAGE WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED ON OUR WEBSITE UNTIL WE HAVE GIVEN MEMBERS THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER. Please register now to secure your spot!