Dunes Calumet 2020 Birdathon & Fundraiser |
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The DCAS Birdathon was transitioned in May 2019 from Northwest Indiana Migratory Bird Association (NIMBA) to raise funds to support bringing birders and birding information together through Indiana Audubon Society’s Indiana Dunes Birding Festival.
In the past, a team of four birders spent one day in May traveling around NW Indiana to tally the most species they could find. Individual and business sponsors pledged funds based on anticipated numbers or made a flat donation. This year, DCAS would like to invite its members and friends to consider forming their own team to connect birding and raising funds for our organization. Using social distancing guidelines* for outdoor recreation, you can register your team of 1-10 birders to accept pledges from yourself, family, friends, and businesses. Pledges are not required for participation! Registrations accepted through May 10. Teams can bird individually and combine their list or go out together following social distancing guidelines. Include birds seen or heard on a selected date between May 1-31. Lists, pledges, and donations are due to DCAS by June 15.
Many backyards & neighborhoods with some feeders support at least 10 easily identified species. If you are near parks with woods, wetlands or dunes, you may be able to add 5-20 more species. Apps like Merlin can help with ID. Or you can brush up on your skills by using Audubon's online field guide.
* As the situation with Covid-19 is ever changing, please always consult the most current public health guidelines before making your plans, and keep your health and safety the first priority.
In the past, a team of four birders spent one day in May traveling around NW Indiana to tally the most species they could find. Individual and business sponsors pledged funds based on anticipated numbers or made a flat donation. This year, DCAS would like to invite its members and friends to consider forming their own team to connect birding and raising funds for our organization. Using social distancing guidelines* for outdoor recreation, you can register your team of 1-10 birders to accept pledges from yourself, family, friends, and businesses. Pledges are not required for participation! Registrations accepted through May 10. Teams can bird individually and combine their list or go out together following social distancing guidelines. Include birds seen or heard on a selected date between May 1-31. Lists, pledges, and donations are due to DCAS by June 15.
Many backyards & neighborhoods with some feeders support at least 10 easily identified species. If you are near parks with woods, wetlands or dunes, you may be able to add 5-20 more species. Apps like Merlin can help with ID. Or you can brush up on your skills by using Audubon's online field guide.
* As the situation with Covid-19 is ever changing, please always consult the most current public health guidelines before making your plans, and keep your health and safety the first priority.
REGISTER YOUR BIRDATHON HERE!
Files for download
| Birdathon Rules |
| Birdathon Pledge Sheet |
| Birdathon Bird Checklist |