Dear Friends,
It is with great joy that we present to you the second version of the Colombia Birdfair. The idea that was born four years ago came to fruition in February of 2015, and now we are preparing for the second version, which will be held in Cali from March 11-13, 2016.
The second version of the fair celebrates the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first comprehensive guide to the birds of Colombia, “A Guide to the Birds of Colombia”, by Steve L. Hilty and William L. Brown. This publication is of great importance to the ornithological movement in Colombia and the rest of South America, as it helped spark interest in the incredible diversity of birds in the area and soon became an essential tool for birders and scientists in Colombia and neighboring countries.
Additionally, we are celebrating the creation of the Mapalina Natural Reserve, established with the funds raised during the Colombia Birdfair 2015. People from all over the world came together for this magnificent event, which led to the purchase of the first acreage of the reserve by the Asociación Río Cali. Located in the upper watershed of the Cali River, the reserve promotes the conservation of more than 300 species of birds, some of them in risk of becoming extinct.
Colombia Birdfair 2016 will provide an opportunity to celebrate our achievements in conservation and to encourage interest in birding and bird conservation in Colombia, the Land of Birds.
Best regards,
The Colombia Birdfair Team
