Second Annual DOS Bird-A-Thon Birding For Conservation Makes Cents
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You can donate to the 2008 Bird-A-Thon by clicking on the button below |
Read about this year's Bird-a-Thon results!
Why Participate in the DOS Bird-A-Thon?
First, it’s FUN (and there are some great prizes)!
Here’s a superb opportunity for you to contribute to bird conservation in Delaware. Through an alliance with The Conservation Fund, America’s foremost non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting wildlife habitat, 97% of all proceeds will go directly towards purchasing land in Delaware as well as addressing other conservation issues. This land provides species such as the Red Knot rufa with a vital migratory shorebird habitat. Spend a few hours, an afternoon, or all day enjoying nature and watching migrating flocks of birds for the worthy cause of bird conservation. It’s a great way to help the birds while qualifying for some outstanding prizes.
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| Sponsorship |
| Bird-A-Thon Brochure |
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[Inside] |
| To print a copy of the brocure, print the Outside portion on one page, then print the Inside on the other side of the same piece of paper! |
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| Please visit our Sponsors' Page -- We are grateful for their kind support, without which the DOS Bird-A-Thon would not be possible! |
Bird-A-Thon Birdwalks:
- Saturday May 3rd 8 to 11AM WC Creek Nature Center with Derek Stoner & Bill Stewart
- Wednesday May 7th 7AM to 12PM Alapocas Ball Field with Sally O'Byrne
- Thursday May 8th 7:30 to 10AM Ashland Nature Center with Forrest Rowland
- Saturday May 10th 8 to 11AM Prime Hook NWR Nature Center with Bill Fintel & Sharon Lynn
- *Honorary Bird Walk - Mt. Cuba
Center May 9 8:00 to 11:00 for all DOS Fellows and Honorary Members*
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| PRIZES |
Additional Prizes!
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| What is a Bird-A-Thon? |
| A Bird-A-Thon is a fundraiser much like a walk-a-thon or bike-a-thon where individuals or teams count the number of different bird species seen or heard in a 24 hour period. Each participant collects pledges from family, friends, relatives, neighbors or businesses for each species found. |
2007 Delaware Bird-A-Thon was a huge success!
Due to the enthusiastic support of participants from eleven states, as well as numerous corporate and business sponsorships, last year’s Bird-A-Thon raised over $28,000! For this, we are truly grateful. We are proud to announce that these funds were awarded to the following projects:
• The Conservation Fund for the purchase of 7 acres of shorebird habitat
• The Delaware Nature Society for creating and funding the Ashland Hawk Watch
• Support for the Cape Henlopen Hawk Watch
Our warmest thanks to all who participated. |
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DOS Bird-A-Thon Rules
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Time period: May 3 through May 11, 2008 |
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Count must be conducted during a single 24-hour period during Bird-A-Thon dates. |
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Birds may be identified either by sight or song. |
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Record birds on the checklist provided for count totals. |
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Birds counted must be seen or heard within the State of Delaware, maritime boundaries included. |
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Wild birds only, no zoo birds are eligible! |
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All Checklists, Pledge Sheets and funds must be received by June 15, 2008, to be eligible for prizes. |
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Mail completed Checklist, Pledge Sheet, Registration/ Contributor’s Form and collected donations to:
DOS, PO Box 4247, Greenville, DE 19807 |
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| Any members with questions or who would like to help in some administrative aspect of the Bird-A-Thon, please contact Bill Stewart, Conservation Committee Chair.
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