A festival celebrating migratory birds that visit the Blaine/Birch Bay area takes place March 19 just south of the border.Planned highlights of the 9th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival include nature cruises, raptor demonstrations, craft vendors and children's activities. As well, world-recognized waterfowl and penguin authority, Frank Todd, will lead a free presentation at 5 p.m.South Surrey eagle expert David Hancock is also on the speaker's list, as is writer/photographer Joe Meche.The 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. festival will be held at Blaine Middle School, 975 H St.For more information, visit www.blainechamber.com/wow or call 1-360-332-4544.