A Hungarian student, Anna Sarolta Sándor, who visited BC last year, is now working in Georgia. she has sent the following invitation to BC birders.

Kelly Sekhon
New Westminster.

Dear Birdwatcher,

To celebrate the 5th edition of the Batumi Raptor Count, we invite you to join our Batumi Bird Festival 19-23 September 2012! Witness one of the world's biggest bottleneck for raptor migration!

During the full four-day programme we offer:

- daily excursions in small groups;
- visits to birding hotspots in the region;
- interesting lectures by leading raptor specialists (Dr. Keith Bildstein, Alejandro Onrubia, Erwin van Maanen, Andrea Corso);
- delicious Georgian food;
- comfortable accommodation in a warm and hospitable atmosphere.

We give you a discount on the festival fee until the mid of July, so don’t hesitate to visit our website http://www.batumiraptorcount.org/ today, where you can find details on the accommodation and the programme.

Your participation in this festival is important for us. With your attendance, you will support our organisation and give us more strength to achieve our conservation goals.

Sincerely,
The Batumi Bird Festival Team of BRC

http://www.batumiraptorcount.org

Thanks to the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara, Sputnik Hotel, Swarovski Optics, Kaukasusplus Reizen and Ecotours Georgia for their support!