Forestry Division holds Whistle Like a Bird contest

Press Release - Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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The Mountain Whistler

We sometimes whistle to entertain ourselves, in song, to get the attention of others, and even to attract birds. The 3rd Whistle Like A Bird Contest will provide persons who are skilled in imitating the songs and calls of Dominican birds with another opportunity to come up against each other in a friendly, competitive setting.

This year’s contest will be staged at the Alliance Francaise Auditorium, on Thursday 19th May 2011 from 10:00 a.m., as part of the 2011 Caribbean Endemic Birds Festival. The event is being organised by the Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Six contestants will be called upon to imitate three Dominican birds of their choice. Jubinot Honoré of Dublanc, the winner of the 2010 competition, will come up against the 2009 winner Christine Luke of Pont Cassé for the first time, and one new contestant, Marcus Benjamin of Roseau. The other participants in the contest are Vigile Laurent of Goodwill, and Edison St. Jean and Jefferson Warrington of Warner.

The winner will receive a cash prize and a night for two compliments Castle Comfort Lodge.

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6 Comments

  1. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 FORESTRY DIVISON OFFICER May 19, 2011

    SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PRINCIPAL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE GOODWILL SECONDARY SCHOOL MRS. MURDOCK, MR. PETROS MEAZA AND MR. BERT PAUL FOR ORGANIZING BIRD FESTIVAL OPEN DAY LAST YEAR IS WAS AN EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE

  2. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Mango Sweet May 19, 2011

    Is RumRoy the guy making the special rum punch? That wld get the birds drnk, and they wont be able to sing. LO

  3. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Isle of Beauty May 19, 2011

    My vote is for Edison St. Jean. I heard the guy in action and he is really good. Go Eddos…..

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Mango Sweet May 19, 2011

      Well by now you should know that yr boy Eddison came second (he beat the lady who placed third by only 1 pt).

  4. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Mango Sweet May 18, 2011

    Well, I want to see who is d Boss whistler. Saw last year’s contest on You Tube, posted by Bouzay Productions. Keep up the good work, you Forestry guys. Maybe a sikiye or a gwobek will win this time around. lol.

  5. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Cal Fawin May 18, 2011

    Where Rum Roy?! He taking it EAZY!!!

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