If you've never heard of a Bird-A-Thon before, think of it as a spell-a-thon
where you count birds instead of words!
As a counter, you choose any 24-hour period from September 1 through October 15, 2009 to go birding, and identify as many bird species as you can.
To raise funds for PRBO’s award-winning conservation science and education programs, you ask friends, relatives and businesses to pledge a certain amount per species, or to make a flat donation to your Bird-A-Thon.
Our goal this year is to raise $110,000. Can we count on you to help us?
Bird-a-Thon donations help PRBO reduce the negative impacts of environmental and land use change on birds and the ecosystems they depend upon.
It may seem a quirky way to raise funds, but during the past 31 years Bird-A-Thon has raised over $1.5 million to protect birds and the environment!
Please join us as a Bird-A-Thon counter this year!
Help for Counters
At PRBO, we’re here to help you complete a successful and rewarding Bird-A-Thon!
You can do your own count, form a team, or accompany a more experienced birder. You can solicit your sponsors by mail or by email--or use both methods.
Bird-A-Thon by Mail
If you'd like to contact your sponsors by mail, click here to download all the forms and ideas you'll need.
Bird-A-Thon Online!
Click here to set up your page and start fundraising!
Bird-A-Thon with Rich Stallcup
If you secure $300 or more in pledges, you may do your Bird-A-Thon with Rich Stallcup, PRBO’s Naturalist, who always finds many species, thus improving your count!
Expectations
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Each counter must raise or pledge a minimum of $25.
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Please follow the Birder’s Code of Ethics during your Bird-A-Thon, including not playing the calls of any threatened or endangered species.
More help
Would you like to find out more? Find a team to join? Bird-A-Thon with Rich Stallcup?
Please click here to send an email to the 2009 Bird-a-Thon Coordinator, or call 707.781.2555 x320.
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