Hosted by Boise State University
and the Idaho Bird Observatory
at the Grove Hotel
Boise, Idaho
September 5–7, 2008

The Idaho Bird Observatory maintains a longterm autumn landbird migration project on the Boise Ridge (Lucky Peak), located just a few miles from Boise. The Ridge, a known migrant stopover site, concentrates birds on their southward journey, and the IBO bands several thousand passerines, diurnal raptors, and forest owls each fall. The Ridge is a beautiful mosaic of sagebrush steppe, deciduous mountain shrubs,and low-elevation coniferous forest. Fall is the best time of year to experience the mountains of southern Idaho. Expect crisp nights, warm daytime temperatures, and great fall colors.

Boise State University has a long tradition of bird research and education. The biology department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and has the only graduate degree in raptor biology in the country. Boise State also supports the Raptor Research Center (RRC). The RRC and the Department of Biology share common interests in basic bird biology and conservation and collaborate to pursue these interests through research, education, and conservation, especially regarding raptors and their ecosystems.

The Grove Hotel is Boise’s premier convention destination. A full-service conference facility, the hotel provides luxurious guest rooms, meeting space, and award-winning catering. The hotel is offering an extremely competitive lodging rate of $89 per night, plus a $15.00 voucher (good in the restaurant, lounge, on-site Gold’s Gym, or parking facility) for each room booked. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Boise, within walking distance of Boise State University, museums, parks, galleries, theaters, and dozens of restaurants and pubs. Free airport shuttle is provided by the hotel. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of the Grove Hotel’s accommodations. Reserve your room by August 3, 2008 by calling 1-888-961-5000.