Birdathon! May 4, 2008
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The Charleston Audubon Society Spring Bird Count will be held on Sunday, May 4. Our chapter has conducted this count for many years, and the data we collect is extremely valuable in detecting long-term trends in bird populations.
And this year we’re once again making this a fundraising effort with our second annual Birdathon!
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is easy: Learn How (below)
Contributions will be used to help fund our Pitt Street Bridge kiosk project – a series of informative displays about bird species that can be seen from the park. Long-lasting outdoor signage is expensive, but with enough help we’ll make a significant contribution to the park, educating visitors and increasing pubic awareness.
Our 15-mile diameter “count circle” (the same area used on
the Charleston Christmas Bird Count) is divided into territories, and groups
of observers – led by experienced birders – record the numbers of species
and individuals they see or hear in their territory over the course of
the day. This is birding with a purpose, but it is usually a lot of fun
too!
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P A R T I C I P A T I O N
There are three easy ways to participate:- MAKE A PLEDGE
You can pledge a fixed amount ($10, $25 or $50, for example) or pledge a specific amount per species identified. (We usually observe between 150 and 170 species on a Spring Count). Use the small pledge form (see download, above) or send your pledge via e-mail to andy[at]charlestonaudubon.org (please put Spring Bird Count in the subject line).
- SIGN-UP SPONSORS
Anyone donating $20 or more, who is not already an member, is entitled to a one year introductory membership in the National Audubon Society – which includes local membership and a subscription to Audubon Magazine.
Don’t hesitate to ask friends, relatives and neighbors to support the Birdathon! You can distribute copies of the small pledge form for donations, or have sponsors sign-up on the larger "sponsor" form and collect their pledged amounts after the Spring Count (totals will be available 7-10 days after the May 4th Count.)
- JOIN THE COUNT
Anyone, whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting started, is encouraged to participate in the Spring Count. Groups - each led by an experienced birder - will record the numbers of species and individual birds they identify in their assigned territory over the course of the day. Afterward all of the team reports are compiled into a single report.
To join the count, please contact Andy Harrison who is coordinating this year’s Count and Birdathon: Call 795-6934 or email andy[at]charlestonaudubon.org