Date: 3/27/26 1:56 pm From: Nick Thorpe via groups.io <nick.thorpe49...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego Birdathon: April 10 - May 10
Hi all,
Spring is upon us, and very soon we should start seeing good numbers of our favorite migratory species. If you needed even more reason to get out during the peak of spring migration, what if I told you that birding between April 10 - May 10 could benefit local conservation initiatives?
The San Diego Birdathon is a friendly birding competition and fundraiser supporting San Diego Birdathon Alliance’s local endangered species work (California Least Tern, Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail). Teams and individuals endeavor to spot as many species as possible within a 24-hour period during April 10 - May 10, and friends can support their efforts by donating per-species or a flat amount.
Last year, a hardcore team spotted *173 species* in San Diego County under traditional Big Day rules. Will a new team rise to break the record this year? I’m excited to see!
Awards for teams and individuals who raise the most funds and spot the most birds will be announced at a fun closing celebration on Sunday June 7 (more details TBA).
This will also be prime time for taking Bird Atlas breeding data, and there will be award for whoever documents the most confirmed breeding codes in one day too :)
I won’t flood the listserv with more updates about the Birdathon, so please DM me if you have any questions!
Hope to see you out there
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Nick Thorpe
University Heights
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Nick Thorpe
University Heights
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