Bird-A-Thon


logo2009 Delaware Bird-A-Thon Birding For Conservation Makes Cents

Why Participate in the Delaware Bird-A-Thon?
First, it’s FUN(and there are some great prizes)!
Here’s a superb opportunity for you to contribute to bird conservation in Delaware. Through an alliance with The Conservation Fund, America’s foremost non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting wildlife habitat, 97% of all proceeds will go directly towards purchasing land in Delaware as well as addressing other conservation issues. This land provides species such as the Red Knot rufa with a vital migratory shorebird habitat. Spend a few hours, an afternoon, or all day enjoying nature and watching migrating flocks of birds for the worthy cause of bird conservation. It’s a great way to help the birds while qualifying for some outstanding prizes.

 You can donate to the 2009 Bird-A-Thon by clicking on the button below

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Pledge & Entry Form
Bird-A-Thon Checklist
 

Bird-A-Thon Brochure
[Outside] [Inside]
To print a copy of the brocure, print the Outside portion on one page, then print the Inside on the other side of the same piece of paper!
Please visit our Sponsors' Page We are grateful for their kind support, without which the DOS Bird-A-Thon would not be possible!

Bird-A-Thon Birdwalks:

  • Saturday May 2nd 8 to 11AM WC Creek Nature Center with Derek Stoner & Bill Stewart
  • Wednesday May 6th 7AM to 12PM  Blue Ball Barn with Sally O'Byrne
  • Thursday May 7th 7:30 to 10AM Ashland Nature Center 
  • Saturday May 9th 7:30 to 10:30AM Prime Hook NWR Nature Center with Bill Fintel & Sharon Lynn
  • *Honorary Bird Walk - Mt. Cuba 
    Center     May 8th 8:00 to 11:00 for all DOS Fellows, Honorary Members, and Officers*
What is a Bird-A-Thon?
A Bird-A-Thon is a fundraiser much like a walk-a-thon or bike-a-thon where individuals or teams count the number of different bird species seen or heard in a 24 hour period. Each participant collects pledges from family, friends, relatives, neighbors or businesses for each species found.
Read about past Bird-A-Thons: 2008   2007  

Delaware Bird-A-Thon Rules

  • Time period: May 2 through May 10, 2009
  • Count must be conducted during a single 24-hour period during Bird-A-Thon dates.
  • Birds may be identified either by sight or song.
  • Record birds on the checklist provided for count totals.
  • Birds counted must be seen or heard within the State of Delaware, maritime boundaries included.
  • Wild birds only, no zoo birds are eligible!
  • All Checklists, Pledge Sheets and funds must be received by June 13, 2009, to be eligible for prizes.
  • Mail completed Checklist, Pledge Sheet, Registration/ Contributor’s Form and collected donations to:
    DOS, PO Box 4247, Greenville, DE 19807
Any members with questions or who would like to help in some administrative aspect of the Bird-A-Thon, please contact Bill Stewart, Conservation Committee Chair.