Birdathon 2008
Get Ready for a “New” Birdathon 2008
Check out this year’s exciting program with new ways for everyone to get involved to support Atlanta Audubon’s education efforts
As we look forward to enjoying this year’s spring migration, Birdathon is the perfect opportunity to get involved and help support Atlanta Audubon. This year you’ll find that we’ve made a few changes, providing opportunities for everyone to get involved on some level.
Birdathon will take place between April 19 and May 10, 2008. Your support helps us fund our educational efforts including:
increasing the number of schools participating in Audubon Adventures;
If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a Birdathon, here’s what it is all about. Team members solicit pledges and donations, either on a per-species basis or for a fixed dollar amount, from individuals or organizations. The teams then see how many different species they can see (or hear) in a limited period of time. Funds raised from the donations and pledges are used to sustain and expand Atlanta Audubon’s education efforts.
Birdathon is one of only two annual appeals our chapter makes for your financial support. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000. This year you can participate in our Birdathon fundraiser in these ways:
Organize a
Birdathon Team.
Invite a friend or two (or more) to share in a fun “big
day” of birding. You don’t need to be an expert or even have previous
experience to participate. It’s all about having fun and raising
important funds for Atlanta Audubon Society. If you’d like to learn
more about organizing a team, contact our 2008 Birdathon Coordinator,
Allyson Read, at
read.allyson@gmail.com. All Birdathon teams should contact
Allyson Read with your information so we can add your information to
the Web site and members can contact you about sponsoring your team.
Sample Pledge Request Letter (Microsoft Word or PDF)
Sponsor a
Birdathon Team.
You can sponsor a Birdathon Team, either by pledging an
amount per species or donating a fixed amount. Our Birdathon Teams
appreciate your financial support of a very worthy cause.
Oystercatcher Chicks
The Oystercatcher Chicks will be doing a Birdathon day on May 4th on the coast. You can make a pledge in support of teammates Cathy Sakas and Robin Roberts by contacting them at robertsrobin@hotmail.com. Thanks for your support!
Participate on
an Individual Level.
You can also participate in this year’s Birdathon through
you own “bird count tally.” Record what birds you see in a 24-hour
period during the Birdathon period (April 19 through May 10) on the
Birdathon 2008 Bird
Checklist. You can do your birding by watching your
feeders, taking a walk in the woods—wherever you would like to go
birding. Send in your forms to be counted in our
Birdathon 2008 Bird Checklist.
Participate in
a new program for Atlanta Audubon: Guided Birdathon Teams.
If you’d like to actively participate in Birdathon but
don’t have the time to organize your own team effort, our new Guided
Birdathon Teams might be just what you’re looking for. See the
following article for details on how to “go guided” for Birdathon 2008.
Atlanta Audubon Society needs you. We hope you will join us in this fun and exciting fundraising event.
“Go Guided” with new Guided Birdathon Teams
Are you just too busy to plan your own Birdathon team? Then check out our new Guided Birdathon Teams. All trip preparations are made for you and each trip is meant for birders of all levels—beginning birders are especially welcome. You do not have to be a member to participate. Join the team on your own or bring a friend. We will offer five trips from experienced trip leaders for a focused half-day to day of birding.
To participate, contact our office at 770-913-0511. We’ll sign you up for the trip of your choice. The cost per person, per trip is a minimum $25 donation/registration. We’ll also send you a Birdathon packet, including directions to the meeting location, a bird checklist, etc. All of the money goes to Birdathon and our education efforts. Each team is limited in size, so if you’re interested in joining a team, don’t delay.
Wing Riders
with Darlene Moore
Saturday, May 10, 7am to noon
Darlene Moore invites you to join her for a fun morning
of birding at Conyers International Horse Park. Expect to see many
great species as you explore the area. The trip will also include a
stop at the end for lunch. This trip is limited to 12 participants.
Warbler Wranglers
with Giff Beaton
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 7am to 11am
Join Giff Beaton, the guru of Kennesaw Mountain birding
and author of Birds of Kennesaw Mountain, and enjoy this
special Birdathon trip to one of the country’s most important bird
areas. You’re sure to spot many types of warblers and other migrant
passerines here. This trip is limited to 8 participants.
Birdathon
Buntings
with Lisa Hurt
Sunday, April 20, 8am - 12:30pm
Lisa Hurt welcomes you to a special morning of birding at
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Henderson Park (time will divided
between these 2 places). You can expect to see many great species on
this special trip. Lisa is one of our most popular field trip leaders
and always provides a great time for all. This trip is limited to 8
participants.
Ridge and Ravine Raptors
with Jay Davis
Saturday, May 10, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Jay Davis
will provide a terrific all-day trip to Northeast, Georgia including
Lake Hartwell, Chattooga River, Rabun Bald, and Black Rock Mountain
(some moderate hiking). Expect to spend a fun day exploring some
birding hot-spots. Participants will carpool from Atlanta or meet at
Lake Hartwell. This trip is limited to 15 participants.
The Birding Adventures Club
with Georgann Schmalz
Saturday, May 10, 8:00am – 11am
Georgann Schmalz, one of Atlanta Audubon’s favorite trip
leaders and producer
of the Bird Songs of Georgia CDs,
will take you on a special trip through Dawson Forest WMA where you are
bound to see many species and beautiful sites. This trip promises to be
a lot of fun for everyone. This trip is limited to 8 participants.
Submit Your Birdathon 2008 Bird Checklist
This year, we are excited to announce that we will be collecting and tallying Atlanta Audubon’s first-ever “Birdathon 2008 Bird Checklist.” Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add your personal checklist to our final tally. Our big tally will come from our Birdathon teams, guided trip leaders and YOU. All you have to do is record what birds you see (or hear!) during any 24-hour period during the Birdathon period (April 19 through May 10) and fill out the tally sheet Birdathon 2008 Bird Checklist. Send in your tally sheet to Atlanta Audubon at P.O. Box 29189, Atlanta, GA 30359 and we’ll do the rest. Results will be posted online and in Wingbars and results will also go to Cornell University’s bird lab and National Audubon Society. Don’t miss out on this chance to submit YOUR bird checklist this year and help make this program a big success.
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