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Birdathon & City Birding Challenge
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Celebrate the peak of spring migration by seeing lots of birds, having fun, and raising money for bird conservation and education in New York City!

We've got something for everyone, from complete beginners to the toughest old bird(er)s, so grab your binoculars and start counting! There are three ways to participate:


24th Annual Birdathon

Across the Five Boroughs - FREE

Bird with a group or on your own anywhere in the five boroughs in an effort to count as many bird species as possible. To register, click here.


Birdathon for Beginners - Free

Manhattan: Central Park Ramble, 10am
Brooklyn/Queens: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 10am

Want to take part in the fun and challenge of the Birdathon but can't tell a pigeon from a peregrine? No problem. Our expert guides, Oakes Ames and Don Riepe, will help you enjoy the colorful warblers of spring migration. School groups and first-time birders welcome.

To register for the Central Park event, click here
To register for the Jamaica Bay event, click here


3rd Annual City Birding Challenge

Across the Five Boroughs

Registration Fee (per team): Early Bird Special - $50, after April 11 - $100

Teams of birders will scour the five boroughs in a race against the clock to see who can identify the most bird species in one day. Birders of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun and challenge of this 24-hour competition. The winning team receives the City Birding Challenge Cup and complimentary tickets to NYC Audubon's Fall Roost Benefit. You don't have to be an expert to participate. Register a team today!

However you choose to participate, the most important thing is to get out there and have fun! Click here for more ways to add to your experience on May 10.


Win Prizes!

Register today for your chance to win great prizes!


Help NYC Win America's Birdiest City!

Birdathons are held nationwide during the same week in May, and have led to an official competition for the title of America's Birdiest City. In 2006, New York City captured first place in the Large East Coast City category with 193 species. Be a part of the action and help NYC win again in 2008!

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