AT: Birdathon Kickoff Workshop

Kick-off Workshop
Join us at the free Kick-off Workshop to learn how to make the best of Birdathon 2019! Whether you’re a baby birder or an expert, there’s something for everyone to learn. Our talented speakers will teach you about birding basics, using eBird to record your sightings and tips on planning your Birdathon.
Refreshments will be provided. Event is free and open to all.

What is Birdathon?
Birdathon is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation. The birding and fundraising period is followed by a fun awards celebration with prizes for the most birds identified, most funds raised, best story, best team name and more! Birdathon is a great way to enjoy spring migration and support Houston Audubon at the same time.

Whether you can identify 2 species or 2,000, birders of all experience levels are welcome to participate in Birdathon! Please contact Zineera Seth at zseth@houstonaudubon.org if you’d like to be placed on a team.

2:00 pm
Welcome/Registration
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Birding 101 with Glenn Olsen
Learn how to spot and locate birds, general rules and etiquette for birding.
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
How to use eBird with Anna Vallery
Learn how eBird can help plan your birding big day and contribute to citizen science.
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Planning your Birdathon & Fundraising Tips with Barbara Tilton and Sarah Flournoy
Learn the tricks of the trade in fundraising and birding from some of the best.