The Rosenbirders (Lee Rosenblum, Amy Rosenblum, Cesar "Rosenblum" Sepulveda, Diana Rosenblum, and Matt "Rosenblum" Batten) just participated in their 9th annual Birdathon! The team had a great day birding from the northwest to the east side of town. The early risers kicked off with a saunter around Sweetwater Wetlands, soon joined by the rest of the team down the street at Agua Nueva Park. They were pleasantly surprised by their first trip to this park, which proved to be quite productive. From there, the Rosenbirders headed east to visit another new location: Agua Caliente Park. Though there were fewer birds, there were a lot more people! Leaving the crowds and heat behind, the team began the drive up Mt Lemmon. Lunching at the Loma Linda picnic area provided gorgeous views and new birds for the day. The biggest surprise was finding a group of wild turkeys lounging near snow packs in Ski Valley! The drive home yielded no new birds for the day, but the evening did bring out the coyotes and javalina, so Birdathon continued through the night. Tallying up the totals, the Rosenbirders are happy to report a total of 60 birds species (check out the trip report here), including five types of water birds; six unquie species at Rose Canyon Lake; four javalina; and a pack of coyotes (so at least two!) calling, but not seen. Overall, one of the Rosenbirders' biggest Birdathons to date!

If you would like to support the Rosenbirders with a donation, please feel free to add an encouraging note! Donations of all amounts are greatly appreciated, and help support the amazing bird and habitat conservation work of Tucson Audubon!

Pledges:

• Marcia Grand: $10/species and
  • $150 if you get all four (all must be ID’d and actually seen not just heard): snake, lizard, ground squirrel, rabbit
  • $150 if you see a coyote
  • $150 if you see five different types of waterbirds: ducks, cormorants, shore birds, grebes, herons, etc – anything that swims or is comfortable in the water.
• Shari Montgomery: $1/species plus $10 for each Bobcat, Coyote, Deer, Javelina seen. Good luck and have lots of fun!
• Clague Van Slyke: $0.50/species and a rose challenge - $50 for any Rose birds - Rose-throated Becard, Rose-breasted grosbeak, Rosete spoonbills, Rosy-faced Lovebird, Ross's goose and an additional $2 for any species recorded at Rose Canyon Lake (I'll save you the trip to Phoenix if you'd like for the Lovebirds and document one for your team)
• Joan Powell: $2/species

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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.

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