 2011 Delaware
Bird-A-Thon
Birding For Conservation Makes Cents
Why Participate?
This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the well-being of birds in Delaware. Spend a few hours, an afternoon, or all day enjoying nature and watching migratory birds in the name of bird conservation. Through an alliance with DNREC and The Conservation Fund--America's foremost non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting wildlife habitat--98% of all proceeds will go directly toward purchasing and enhancing land in Delaware. This land can provide vital migratory habitat for species such as the Red Knot. It's a great way to help the birds and qualify for some fantastic prizes.
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 None of this could happen without the generous support of our sponsors. |
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Bird-A-Thon Birdwalks:
Coming Soon!
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| 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. The goal of the Delaware Bird-A-Thon is to raise funds to protect habitat for migratory shorebirds and to fund migratory raptor research along the Delaware Bay. |
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Delaware Bird-A-Thon funded projects:
• Acquired 17 acres of vital shorebird habitat along the
Delaware Bay
• Created the Migratory Shorebird Habitat Acquisition
Fund for future purchases
• Established the Ashland Hawk Watch in partnership with
the Delaware Nature Society
• Provided support for the Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
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| 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.
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