Birdathon 2010
As sure as April arrives every year and the spring migration is at its peak, so too arrives San Diego Audubon's annual Birdathon fundraiser. Since the Birdathon is one of only two fundraisers San Diego Audubon conducts each year, it is critically important that this event be financially successful, thus ensuring the conservation, education, and other programs of our chapter continue to be fully funded.
What is a Birdathon?
For those of you who are not familiar with the concept of a Birdathon, here's what it's all about: team members solicit pledges and donations, either on a per-species basis or fixed dollar amount, from individuals or organizations. The teams observe as many species as possible during a 24 hour period of their choice then advise their donors of the total count. Donors then mail the appropriate amount to SDAS. To download a information and donation form click here. You can participate in one of three ways:
Organize a Birdathon Team
Invite some birding buddies to share in a fun day observing our avian friends. Any 24 hour period in April meets the criteria. Besides gathering species and raising funds for SDAS, plan on enjoying the simple pleasure of being out in nature. If you'd like to learn more about organizing a team, contact Chris Redfern at (858) 273-7800.
Go on a Guided Birdathon Field Trip
Join us Saturday, April 17 to celebrate our love for birds and help San Diego Audubon raise funds essential to our work saving endangered places and species in San Diego County. This year's Guided Birdathon Trips will take place at three well-known birding locations: San Elijo Lagoon, Santee Lakes and the San Diego River Estuary. Experienced Audubon trip leaders Jack Friery, Claude Edwards, and John Walters will facilitate finding many kinds of birds at these locations between 8 and 11am, and are expected to result in 40 to 60 bird species.
We're asking that all Birdathon field trip participants raise or donate at least $25 as an expression of your appreciation for all SDAS does to make San Diego a more avian-rich destination for all to enjoy (including the birds). Call our office at 858-273-7800 to RSVP. We'll send you a Birdathon Packet including a free birding checklist, pledge form, and resources to help making the fundraising aspect of this event fun and easy. See below for directions to each field trip location.
San Elijo Lagoon: Meet Jack Friery at the end of Rios Avenue to find land and water bird species along the south side of the lagoon. From Interstate-5 exit at Lomas Santa Fe Road and go west to Rios Avenue. Turn right on Rios Avenue and go to the end. No facilities are available. Thomas Guide Page 1167, Grid E-5.
Santee Lakes: Meet Claude Edwards beside the boat launch dock at Lake 5. From Interstate-15 take Route 52 east and exit at Mast Boulevard. Continue on Mast Boulevard to Fanita Parkway and turn left. Pay the $3 entrance fee and park beside Lake 5, OR, continue on Fanita Parkway to the stop sign at Lake Canyon Road. Turn right and park along the road, and walk in for free. Restrooms available. Thomas Guide Page 1231, Grid A-4.
San Diego River Estuary: Meet John Walters at Robb Field Recreation Park in Ocean Beach to look for birds on the tidal mudflats and sandbars, and associated habitats. From Interstate-5, exit at Sea World Drive and go west past Sea World. Cross over the river channel to Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Turn right onto West Point Loma Boulevard to Bacon Street, and turn right. Meet by the public restroom to the right. From Interstate-8, go west to the end and take Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, and follow as noted above. Thomas Guide Page 1267, Grid J-5.
Sponsor a Birdathon Team
If you can't join a team, you can support a Birdathon Team by pledging an amount per species or donating a fixed dollar amount to your favorite team. A Birdathon fund appeal letter listing the teams will be mailed to all SDAS members in April. Our Birdathon Teams and volunteers appreciate your financial support of this very worthy cause.
Come join the 2010 Birdathon and support the San Diego Audubon Society.
Birdathon Teams
Dapper Dabblers |
L. Bailey, M. Basden, B. Dambron, K. Jones, R. McLeod, C. Parnell, C. Redfern, S. Symansky, P. Thomas |
East County Eagle Eyes |
E. Henry, A. McQuaide, C. Kolb |
Hawk-eyed Harriers |
B. Callahan, M. Hinton, A. Hannon, D. Kimball, F. Wong, K. Straus, J. Cadwallader, P. Zucker |
Julian Jaybirders |
D.& D. Garrett and friends |
Noddies |
J. Barlow, A. Henry, B. & J. Perrin, C. Redfern, B. Taylor |
Raven Lunatics |
R. Emilson, L. McCollum, A. King, N. Peretta |
Silent Siskins |
R. Ingram, K. Kashima, G. Matt, V. Malcarne, |
Wandering Totalers |
B. Kus, P. Pryde, C. Tratnyek |
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