Here are some quick points:

• Similar to a walkathon where you count steps and raise money, the Birdathon is an opportunity to raise funds for the Alliance as teams count bird species. And don't worry, you don't need to be experienced at all to take part in the fun!
• Each team's counting must take place in a 24 hour period between 11 April and 11 May. All counts and funds raised must be in by 31 May.
• We have registered Team Wild Birds Unlimited and will be doing our counts between 4PM on Saturday, April 12 and 4PM on Sunday, April 13 at four locations.
• We are hoping to raise over $4,000 in donations and observe at least 150 bird species.
• Our top donor will receive a signed copy of Amy Tan's book The Backyard Bird Chronicles. (A drawing will be held if there's a tie.)

We will be meeting at the following places and times:

We think these locations will provide a great mix of coastal, freshwater, and inland habitats and give us our best chance at achieving our goal of 150 species. Stop by one of the locations for as little or as much time as you like.

Sign up to join us or to make a donation at our team page found here. We'll share more specific details on where exactly we'll meet as the time gets closer with those who have signed-up.

When you sign up, the form asks for your fundraising and species goals which are up to you personally, not for the team totals. You can leave the optional vanity URL and Additional Information fields blank if you wish.

When you donate, please be sure to select "Give credit to a fundraiser or team" and pick "Wild Birds Unlimited." You can leave a flat donation to our team or make a pledge per species when donating to a team member (both are tax-deductible). Every dollar counts for our feathered friends!

We're so grateful for your support and hope we can raise a lot of money for the Bird Alliance. You can find more information about the Bird Alliance, their mission, and the Birdathon here at their website.