Read all about the 2021 Birdathon here!
Birdathon is Houston Audubon's annual spring fundraiser where participants compete to count as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period while fundraising for bird conservation. All contributions support Houston Audubon's mission to advance the conservation of birds and positively impact their supporting environments.
The 2021 Birdathon birding period lasts from March 22 - May 7. Teams and individuals may select a consecutive 24-hour period to identify as many bird species as possible anywhere in Texas! You can participate in Birdathon individually, in teams, or virtual teams with members in different locations birding at the same time.
Important Dates
March 22: Virtual Kick-off & Registration Opens
March 22 - May 7: Birding Period
May 10: Fundraising Ends/Team Reports Due
May 16: Awards Celebration at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary from 2 - 4 PM.
For more information, please contact Zineera Seth, Marketing and Events Manager, at zseth@houstonaudubon.org.
Notebook Pick-up Locations
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Houston Audubon Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77079
Call (713) 932-1639 or email zseth@houstonaudubon.org to arrange a time -
Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center
3997 River Drive, Houston, TX 77017
Contact Mary Anne Weber at (713) 640-2407 or maweber@houstonaudubon.org to arrange a time -
Land Sea and Sky
1925A Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
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Natran Green Pest Control
12460 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092
Awards
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Oberholser Award - Most Species Identified by a Team
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Oberholser Award - Most Species Identified by an Individual
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Whittington Award - Most Money Raised by a Team
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Rookie Award - Most Species Identified by a New Team (all but one team member must be first-time Birdathon participants)
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Best Team Name
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Best Team Photo
Oberholser, Whittington, and Rookie Award winners are invited to a private brunch with the birds at the Raptor and Education Center.
