A bird loverB次元官网网址檚 dream will be taking flight in Metchosin with an artistic twist.

A collection of 36 native birds across Greater Victoria captured by various artists will soon be on display at the Metchosin ArtPod. Each board features a bird that is sketched, painted or drawn, with a brief explainer about the birdB次元官网网址檚 history B次元官网网址� itB次元官网网址檚 all part of what is called the Art Bird Card (ABC) Project.

The project was initially born when Metchosin ArtPod programmer Memet Burnett saw the potential to bring artists and naturalists together. The Metchosin Foundation and Rocky Point Bird Observatory are also collaborators on the project.

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The posters will be installed at the Metchosin ArtPod for the anyone to view from the July 10 to 12 and card decks will be available to purchase too. Those interested can also visit or to place an order online.

Currently, they have two types of cards B次元官网网址� heavy stock for $20 or waterproof/tearproof for $25.

Looking ahead, theyB次元官网网址檙e already planning for another event in August, in which theyB次元官网网址檒l pair individual poster boards with local businesses to create a scavenger hunt of sorts in what they call the Metchosin Art Bird Count.

Organizers are taking names for artists who are interested in joining the Spring 2021 reiteration of the project.

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