The Orioles are back and will once again run our traditional Birdathon route, an epic all-day quest for birds in the Santa Catalina Mountains! On April 20 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 2024 is Scott Olmstead, Carl Englander, Malcolm Chesworth, Marty Herde, Nancy Trimmer, and Will Russell.
**Update: It was a beautiful day in the field and we finished with a satisfying 105 species, slowlyl and steadily adding to our total throughout the day. The biggest surprise was an unexpected Osprey that flew over Agua Caliente Park at sunset. Thanks to everyone for their support!**
Pledges:
- Marcia Grand: $10/species and $10 for every occupied nest, $20 for an active nest in a saguaro, $100 for 6 different hummingbirds, $100 for 3 different birds in a parking lot, $100 if you find and report a stinknet area to be cleared.
Birdathon is one of Tucson Audubon’s largest fundraisers and has existed for over 35 years! It’s a great way to use our love of bird watching to support Tucson Audubon’s mission to inspire people to enjoy and protect birds.
By donating to one or more Birdathon teams you are ensuring Tucson Audubon’s vital work can continue well into the future. Whether it's preserving critical habitats, educating future stewards of the environment, or advocating for bird-friendly policies, your support makes a tangible difference.
Birdathon donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tucson Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Join us in making a difference for birds and their habitats by donating or pledging to a Birdathon team today!
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 | 06/01/2024 | $1,170.00 | Scott Olmstead | 05/14/2024 | $.00 | Erin Gray | 05/11/2024 | $51.96 | Mary Elizabeth McCullough-Russell | 05/10/2024 | $.00 | Mary Elizabeth McCullough-Russell | 05/10/2024 | $250.00 | Andrew Nalband | 04/30/2024 | $69.00 | I thought this would be a nice amount for your efforts, Scott. Have fun birding! ;) | Colleen Nakanishi | 04/29/2024 | $20.00 | Hey Scott, we miss you! Bird on! -Tim & Kitten | Todd Olmstead | 04/28/2024 | $103.71 | Simrit Khalsa | 04/21/2024 | $20.00 | Laura L. LePere | 04/20/2024 | $50.00 | Hope you're having a great day out there, Laura & Brad | Jeffrey Olmstead | 04/19/2024 | $150.00 | Sara Knepper | 04/19/2024 | $26.13 | Nancy N. Trimmer | 04/19/2024 | $50.00 | Will C. Russell | 04/19/2024 | $100.00 | Sarah Tokach | 04/19/2024 | $26.13 | ¡Muy buena suerte, amigo! | Christine Jenkins | 04/19/2024 | $10.65 | Richard A. Brandt | 04/18/2024 | $200.00 | Marty C. Herde | 04/17/2024 | $155.41 | Benjamin Little | 04/17/2024 | $100.00 | Find those birds. | Christopher Fisher | 04/17/2024 | $50.00 | Yvonne Howell | 04/17/2024 | $258.82 | Marsha D. Irwin | 04/15/2024 | $500.00 | Cassandra Peel | 04/05/2024 | $26.13 | Nancy N. Trimmer | 04/04/2024 | $100.00 | Carl Englander | 04/02/2024 | $200.00 | I'm again looking forward to a day in the field birding & supporting the TAS Birdathon 2024! GO ORIOLES! |
| Total | $3,687.94 | ||