A friendly, team competition to see who can count as many birds of as many species as possible at Yankauer Nature Preserve during the month of May!
How to Participate:
- Gather friends! Form a team (1-4 participants) and come up with a clever name (i.e. Millennial Falcons, Raven Loonatics).
- Make a plan! Pick a day and time between May 1 and May 31 to meet up with your team to bird (for no more than 24 consecutive hours) at Yankauer Nature Preserve. Keep it fun! For example: bring a picnic lunch or wine and snacks.
- Submit your data! Keep track of all birds observed, both species and number. Teams are encouraged to use eBird and share their lists with PVASeBird, but should also email them to KC Walters. All lists matter and contribute to our knowledge and record keeping of the birds of Yankauer Nature Preserve!
- WIN! The team that observes the most bird species will win a custom made bird box of choice (Kestral/Screech Owl, Bluebird/Tree Swallow, or Chickadee/House Wren), crafted and signed by Bob Dean! The winning team will also be added to the honorary Birdathon plaque displayed at Cool Spring and be featured in Valley Views.
- Support! Support our Birdathon teams and their efforts by making a donation towards future PVAS birding programing.
Not a birder or looking for a family-friendly option? Print out and complete this fun bird scavenger hunt instead! Bring your completed scavenger hunt to the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring during the month of May between the hours of 9am and 3pm on Tuesday through Friday to exchange for a prize!
Please email KC Walters with any questions you may have!
