Date: 1/10/26 5:38 pm From: Christopher Loscalzo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] MEGA BOWL OF BIRDING 2026
The tenth annual Mega Bowl of Birding in CT will be held on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. It is free and open to all CT birders. It is a fun and friendly event that celebrates birds, birders and birding. The basic concept is to go birding for the day, preferably with one or more of your birding friends, in an area of your choosing. The goal is to see as many bird species as possible within your chosen area. Points are awarded for each species with the point value increasing with the increasing rarity of the species. In general, people bird within a circle with a 5-mile radius that includes the residence of one of the team members, but teams can bird within a town or entire county if they prefer. Birders of all skill levels are welcome. At the end of the event, the birders select a CT-based conservation organization and a donation is made to that organization in the birder's name for an amount corresponding to their point or species total. A celebratory dinner will be held the following evening (Sunday, February 1st) at the Kellogg Environmental Center where participants receive prizes and enjoy a fine meal. Last year, 24 teams participated in the event and over $1200 were donated to the designated organizations. Birders interested in signing up for this event should contact me at <closcalz...> or <loscalzo969...> Thanks and good birding to all!
Chris Loscalzo, Woodbridge
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