There's a birding conference?

When I first heard there was such a thing as a birder's conference, I couldn't believe my ears!  You mean, there are other people out there like me?  By "other people like me" I meant avid birders who are unfairly (or maybe fairly) described as obsessed.  I could not believe there were enough birders in my state to justify an entire conference, but there it was in black and white!  According to the agenda, there was going to be a keynote speaker and several other speakers, birding trips (of course!) and other activities.  I had to see this!  To say I had a wonderful time was an understatement!  The keynote speaker was none other than Greg Miller, the person on whom Jack Black's character in "The Big Year" was based!  Plus, I met birders of all ages, and all of them treated me like family.  I got some lifers during the birding trips, so that was icing on the cake.  It was a tremendous experience, one that I would recommend to any birder - novice or advanced.  Check your local Audubon for events and if there is a conference for birders, sign up immediately!  You'll be glad you did!