Point Reyes Inspired
Bolinas Birding & Studio Visit w/ Keith Hansen + Eagle Optics Scope Package + Bird Books
- Item Number
- 107
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 800 USD to rcc80a8d1
- Number of Bids
- 7 - Bid History
Item Description
Point Reyes National Seashore Association is thrilled to partner with internationally known birder Keith Hansen and Eagle Optics for this exclusive birding experience for two that is truly once-in-a-lifetime.
Grab a friend and fellow birder to join you for a 4-hour private birding adventure around Bolinas Lagoon with internationally known birder and illustrator Keith Hansen. With nearly 490 species of birds sighted (51% of species of birds in North America), Point Reyes National Seashore easily claims the prize for the greatest bird diversity in any U.S. National Park. Your expert birder, Keith Hansen will guide you around his home turf in search of land, shore and water birds. Born from a long line of artists and naturalists, Keith begin birding when he was just six years old, when a chance encounter with a Cedar waxwing sealed his life-long fascination with the bird world.
On this exclusive trip you will also learn how to sharpen your birding skills with your very own brand new Vortex Viper HD 20-60 x 80 Angled Spotting Scope and Vortex Pro GT Tripod Kit scope package courtesy of our friends at Eagle Optics.
Whether you are hitting mountain paths or wide-open plains, the Vortex Viper HD 20-60 x 80 Angled Spotting Scope is the choice for outstanding long-range viewing. With rubber armoring, a magnesium alloy body, waterproofing, and Argon gas purging for superior fog-proofing, the Viper is built to withstand the toughest elements. The extra-low dispersion (XD) glass adds resolution and color fidelity to the sharp, crisp images and the Vortex XR anti-reflective coatings maximize light transmission for superior brightness.
Vortex Pro GT Tripod Kit has a 3-way pan head for smooth action, anodized aluminum legs for greater stability, flip lever leg locks for rapid set up and height adjustment, and padded leg wraps for comfort in handling and carrying. With a balance hook and rubber feet, the Pro GT Tripod Kit provides reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.
The winning bidder will also enjoy a copy of Birds of the Sierra Nevada: Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution by Edward C. Beedy and Edward R. Pandolfino and illustrated by Keith Hansen, courtesy of our friends at University of California Press. Hansen has contributed hundreds of artistic and scientifically accurate illustrations in a variety of publications including various ornithological journals, magazines, and environmental newsletters including American Birds, Continental Birdlife, and Western Birds. You and your guest are also invited to visit Keith’s personal studio in Bolinas to see where the magic happens.
Our friends at Point Reyes Books will also provide you and your guest with two signed copies of newly released The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd edition written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley and two Point Reyes Bird Checklists by Rich Stallcup to start your next birding adventure out in West Marin.
This exclusive package is fantastic for life-long birders, people who are new to the sport, or as a personal gift for someone special in your life. Bid today & fly away!
Item Special Note
Funds from Dinner on the Pacific Plate Auction help fund important park preservation and environmental education projects at Point Reyes National Seashore. All donations made above fair market value will be tax-deductible.
This package includes:
A 4-hour birding adventure around Bolinas with internationally-known birder and illustrator Keith Hansen, with a visit to his studio. Dates, times and location to be mutually agreed upon.
( 1 ) Vortex Viper HD 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope courtesy of Eagle Optics
( 1 ) Vortex Pro GT Tripod Kit courtesy of Eagle Optics
( 1 ) Birds of the Sierra Nevada: Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution by Edward C. Beedy and Edward R. Pandolfino and illustrated by Keith Hansen, courtesy of the University of California Press.
( 2 ) The Sibley Guide to Birds: 2nd Edition, written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley courtesy of Point Reyes Books.
( 2 ) Point Reyes Bird Checklist by Rich Stallcup courtesy of Point Reyes National Seashore Association’s bookstore located in park visitor centers.
Special arrangements will be needed for pick-up, or the items may be shipped. Additional shipping charges will be charged at the time of shipment based on mailing address and weight and special confirmation.
Packages expires September 30, 2015
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