Bird Crawl Passport

Description

What is the Bird Crawl? Think “pub crawl,” but with birds instead of beer – and driving instead of walking. The Bird Crawl is a self-guided, vehicle-based birding adventure where you meet up with biologists, scientists, wildlife spotters, and other local experts out in the field. We’ve selected several birding locations across Harney County that you can drive to on your own. At each stop, you’ll find a specialist who will help you spot birds, share local knowledge, and enhance your birding experience. How it works:

1) Purchase a Bird Crawl passport online (add it to your cart during registration), then pick it up in person:
– Thursday (Festival Kick-off day): Harney County Chamber of Commerce, before 5 p.m.
– Friday or Saturday: Bird Central (Geno’s Youth Center, 135 E Washington St, Burns), starting at 6 a.m.

2) Over the festival weekend, take your passport with you to Bird Crawl locations and get it stamped by a docent at each stop. Some guided tours even include Bird Crawl locations.

3) Bring your completed passport back to Bird Central by 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for something AWESOME.

Do I need a passport to participate? Nope! You’re welcome to visit Bird Crawl locations and talk with docents without a passport. The passport just adds a fun, collectible element—and a chance to win a prize.

What is the passport? It’s a small commemorative booklet you use to collect stamps at each Bird Crawl stop. Each passport also includes an annual sticker as part of the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival series. In 2026, we are featuring the Yellow-headed Blackbird, and keeping all Bird Crawl stops to the SOUTH! The 2026 Bird Crawl Passport is designed by video colorist and nature illustrator, Jasmine Vazquez.