Thank you to all of our participants of 2020’s Birdathon! If you missed the fun, take a moment to check out our Birdathon Stories page to catch up on the excitement.
Team Category Winners:
4-Hour Team: 5-milers with 131 species
24-Hour Team: Varied Twitchers with 155 species
Distributed Team: The Sharpies and Rock Wrens both with 166 species
Photography: The Spider Hunters with 78 species spotted, 70 photographed.
See you next year!
Welcome to SCVAS’s 2020 Spring Birdathon! Here you’ll find answers to all your questions, whether you’ve come to sponsor a team, to join a team, to read our Birdathon Stories, or just want to find out what the Birdathon is all about.
SPECIAL NOTICE
There have been some recent changes to the Birdathon in response to the efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus:
- Birdathon teams will be limited to individuals, households or distributed teams only.
- We've updated the Rules and Guidelines to include safety guidelines recommended by healthcare professionals.
Check the Updates Page for the latest information.
What is a Birdathon?
The Birdathon is a fundraising event that supports our many activities, especially education and conservation. SCVAS provides free education programs for thousands of local gradeschoolers every year, as well as field trips and nature programs. We also work to protect local native habitats and wildlife. Sponsoring Birdathon teams and individuals provides support for these programs, and your donations are tax deductible.
How Can I Help?
To sponsor a Birdathon team or individual, check out the Teams Page.
How can I join the Birdathon?
You can join an existing Birdathon team or create one of your own! Below you’ll find everything you need to sign up for and participate in this year’s event. Read the rules and guidelines for joining before signing up. Also, take a look at our 2020 prize list.
List of Teams — Support a team, join a team or form one of your own
Prizes and Sponsorships — See what you can win by being on a team!
Important Dates — Participation window, deadlines and, yes, parties
Birdathon Rules and Guidelines — Updated guidelines for competing and forms for submitting results
Documents — How to inform your sponsors and how to ask for donations
Team Results (Online form) or Team Results (Downloadable PDF) — The form to submit at the end of your Birdathon.
You can also read a recap of the 2019 Birdathon.