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The time of year is approaching when birds flock to the river flats, and Wrangell is once again hosting the Stikine River Birding Festival.

The festival will run from April 24 to 28 and will include a variety of bird-themed events and activities free of charge.

This year is a bit of a lighter year, Matt Henson, who is organizing festival planning, said. They are focusing on community-centered, family-friendly events.

Rather than a couple weekends of programming that the festival has offered in years past, this year’s schedule will be more condensed into just a few days.

The events will kick of...