The Orioles will once again run our traditional Birdathon route, an epic all-day quest for birds in the Santa Catalina Mountains! On April 29 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 2023 is Scott Olmstead, Carl Englander, Will Russell, Malcolm Chesworth, and Tony Shrimpton.
**Update: We finished the big day with a solid 104 species, with one of the top highlights being the rare Evening Grosbeak in Summerhaven.**
Pledges:
- Marcia Grand: $10/species; $100 for a rattler; $150 for 3 species Tiny Owls; $100 for 3 species frogs; $150 for a Large Lizard like a Gila Monster, Desert Iguana, Chuckwalla, etc; $150 for any 3 – javelina, coyote, bobcat, racoon, jackrabbit, skunk, deer, coatimundi; $10 for each working nest; $150 for one saguaro with an active nest in it; $150 for any 5 hummingbirds; $250 for mountain lion.
- Marty Herde: An extra $10 for each Scott's Oriole
- William Russell: $1/species
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
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Marcia Grand | 08/16/2023 | $1,220.00 | Bradley Davis | 05/16/2023 | $104.00 | William C. Russell | 05/16/2023 | $105.00 | Marty C. Herde | 05/13/2023 | $31.23 | Antony E. Shrimpton | 05/12/2023 | $50.00 | Philip Asprelli | 05/08/2023 | $50.00 | Christina Vargas-Kornfeld | 05/07/2023 | $26.35 | Kyria Kershner | 05/05/2023 | $25.00 | Whoop! Get those birbs Scott! | Nancy N. Trimmer | 05/04/2023 | $100.00 | John Bird | 04/30/2023 | $150.00 | Well done guys, congrats on your 'century run' | Sara Knepper | 04/30/2023 | $20.93 | Good luck Scott! | Erin Gray | 04/29/2023 | $51.85 | Laura L. LePere | 04/29/2023 | $50.00 | Vivian Teresa Fortunato | 04/29/2023 | $51.85 | Malcolm S. Chesworth | 04/28/2023 | $300.00 | Todd Olmstead | 04/28/2023 | $103.39 | Chris George | 04/28/2023 | $50.00 | Keep up the great work, Scott! I'm glad you have survived a trying couple of years. Hope to make it back to Tucson in 24. I haven't been since the pandemic! | Lorna P. Verrastro | 04/28/2023 | $103.39 | Sarah Tokach | 04/27/2023 | $25.00 | Que tengas mucho éxito. | Marsha D. Irwin | 04/27/2023 | $500.00 | Kevin Buck | 04/27/2023 | $41.97 | For the Orioles, and of course, Baccary. | Alex Smith | 04/27/2023 | $20.00 | Jeffrey Olmstead | 04/27/2023 | $154.93 | Pascal Mickelson | 04/27/2023 | $25.00 | Richard A. Brandt | 04/27/2023 | $100.00 | Marty C. Herde | 04/25/2023 | $102.02 | Carl Englander | 04/18/2023 | $100.00 | I'm looking forward to a day in the field birding & supporting the TAS Birdathon 2023! | Cassandra Peel | 04/18/2023 | $26.08 | Best wishes for Birdathon 2023! The Peels | Benjamin Little | 04/18/2023 | $100.00 | Thomas LaMonte | 04/18/2023 | $150.00 |
| Total | $3,937.99 | ||