Bird and wildlife enthusiasts on Mare Island were given some sad news when Myrna Hayes — co-Founder and Director of the annual Mare Island Flyway Festival — announced that the annual event would be canceled this year. Hayes cited a lack of support for the reason to scrap the event, a Mare Island institution for nearly 30 years. It was scheduled for the second weekend in February. “Regional birdwatching field guides who conduct guided outings are in high demand this time of year,” Hayes said in a recent letter on her Facebook page. “Those who give freely of their time […]