The Tetlin NWR Blue Goose makes friends at the Migratory Bird festival Photo by Hank Timm, Tok, AK 5/19/07

Three Young Naturalists share their life stories. Photo by Kay Lynn Odle-Moore, Tok, AK 5/19/07

Kids of all ages attend the banding demonstration. Photo by Hank Timm, Tok, AK 5/19/07

Dad & the kids study duck identification. Photo by Hank Timm, Tok, AK 5/19/07

Tok Elelmentary students sing for the birds! Photo by Hank Timm, Tok, AK 5/19/07

Tetlin NWR's Blue Goose makes friends at the Migratory Bird festival. Hank Timm, Tok, AK 5/19/07

The 6th annual Upper Tanana Migratory Bird Festival was held in Tok, Alaska on May 19, 2007.  Sponsored by the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, the Alaska Gateway School District, Tok Chamber of Commerce, Tok Lions Club and numerous other organizations and businesses, the festival strives to promote understanding and appreciation of migratory birds.  Highlights of this year's festival included: a bird watching tour; songbird banding demonstration; Junior Duck Stamp entries display; kid's games and activities; Young Naturalist contest; and a mini-musical "Adventures in the Great Outdoors" by local elementary school students.  Over 150 participated in the all-day event.