After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Orioles are back to our typical Birdathon route, an epic all-day quest for birds in the Santa Catalina Mountains! On April 30 we'll bird Tucson's own "sky island" mountain range from bottom to top over the course of one long day, and aim to see a selection of the representative bird species found in each life zone as we go. We'll start at dawn with riparian habitat along Tanque Verde Creek and then bird the Sonoran Desert at the foot of the mountains before continuing upward through the oak, pine, and fir forests toward the top of the mountains. Our target is to see and/or hear 100-120 species throughout the day.

The Orioles Birdathon team for 2022 is Carl Englander, Malcolm Chesworth, Marty Herde, Will Russell, and Scott Olmstead.

UPDATE: Our big day is in the books. We had to work hard for our 104 species, but we had a blast doing it. Great company as always. Highlights included Swainson's Hawks along Tanque Verde Creek, Hermit Warbler at Rose Canyon, and Band-tailed Pigeons and Rivoli's Hummingbirds in Summerhaven. Big thanks to those who have donated to Tucson Audubon Society on behalf of our team.

Pledges:

• Marcia Grand: $10/species; $5 for every active nest (building, eggs, sitting, etc); $10 for every species of identified snake; $5 for every species of identified butterfly; $50 for a turtle; an extra $100 if you ID 5 or more hummingbird species; $500 for one eagle
• Marty Herde: $1/species
• Pamela Winsten: $20
• William Kunkel: $1/species and $1 for every bird on your list
• Dorothy & Henry Johnson: $1/species and $5 for the location of your first Painted Redstart

Birds have a unique, special, and different meaning to each of us. So, too, is each of our connection with Tucson Audubon Society personal and distinct. During Birdathon, we combine the love of bird watching during spring migration with support for bird conservation.

Birdathoners are birders and social fundraisers, joining together to make a difference for the birds and habitats of Southeast Arizona. Birdathoners continue a tradition that has held strong for over 30 years! 

Each Birdathoner's personal network of supporters is what helps makes Birdathon possible. 

Birdathon donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tucson Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Supporting a team by writing a check?

• Make checks payable to: Tucson Audubon Society
• Write the team name on memo line
• Mail to: 
  Tucson Audubon Society
  PO Box 91770
  Tucson, AZ 85752

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