Bird watchers be aware. The National Zoo and bird watchers organizations in the DR are carrying out their fifth, "World Bird Festival" all this month. The activity seeks to make all Dominicans aware of the importance of preserving birds. Those interested in participating in the events planned should contact Eduardo Vasquez or Bolivar Cabrera, of the environmental education department of the National Zoo at 562-3149. Or Kate Wallace of the Annabelle Dodd Bird Watchers Club. The Botanical Gardens and the Grupo Ecologista Tinglar are also participating in the festival events. These include a bird count at Laguna Rincón on 10 October, and at Salinas on 24 October, and Pedernales on 31 October. Walks to observe birds in the Santiago province area have also been scheduled.
