Chip'In Sparrows
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Chip'In Sparrows
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I love birds and I love meeting the people who attend the trips that I lead for Tucson Audubon. I'm not an expert birder, I don't keep a life-list, and I don't chase rare birds, but I observe birds pretty much every day. I'm fascinated by bird behavior and the connections between birds and native habitats. I'm on a quest to become proficient at birding by ear in southern Arizona.

Birding gets me outside and slows me down. It's a spiritual practice. An early morning bird trip with people who are interested in learning about our local birds is my idea of the perfect way to start the day.

The Chip'In Sparrows will enjoy the morning of April 17 "social birding" at Sabino Canyon looking for migratory birds, nests and other signs of spring in the desert. Our goal is to have fun and meet some new birding friends while raising money for Tucson Audubon's important mission.

Team members: Sirpa, Milly, Ally, Paula, Cynthia, Colleen, Karen

This is where we will go birding -

 

Pledges:

  • Allyson Geller: $1/species
  • 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.
  • James FitzGerald: $1,000 for birding and having fun. Look for rock wren nests

 

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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.

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Supporters
Name Date Amount Comments
Karen E. Howe 05/02/2024 $31.30 Submitting this donation on behalf of my birding buddy and team member Sirpa Defex
Anna Marie Delgado 05/01/2024 $51.96  
Paula E. Palotay 04/30/2024 $78.59 Karen, I was so happy to be part of the team! Let's hear it for the BIRDS! Paula
James FitzGerald 04/24/2024 $1,000.00  
Ali Rustempasic 04/24/2024 $100.00  
Kim King 04/23/2024 $25.00  
Ruth Bear 04/22/2024 $31.33  
Christine M. Whitley 04/21/2024 $30.00  
Nanci Howe 04/17/2024 $52.50 Who knew a Jersey girl could be such a birder? Make all New Jerseyans proud!
Cynthia Pruett 04/16/2024 $100.00 all's fun at Birdathon
Iris Yost 04/15/2024 $26.13 Go Karen Howe and the Chip 'IN Sparrow Team! Enjoy our beautiful birds!
Kathleen M. Sudano 04/15/2024 $51.96 To all the beginners- Gonna be a blast!
Janet Kennedy 04/12/2024 $258.82  
Paula E. Palotay 04/10/2024 $52.50  
Stephanie Burchfield 04/09/2024 $103.60 In partial payment for a delicious dinner and stay at the best BnB in Tucson! And Happy Birthday, Jim!
Christine Lorenz 04/08/2024 $100.00  
Karen Sultzbach 04/06/2024 $25.00 Have a wonderful morning in the canyon!
Deborah Costa 04/06/2024 $103.71 Good luck with the birdathon - wish I could join you but maybe next year!!
Brooke Landon 04/06/2024 $300.00 Thank you Karen & Audubon Society!
Bruce Van Buskirk 04/05/2024 $50.00  
Nancy Parry 04/05/2024 $50.00 In honor of Millie Triblie
Jamie Ross 04/04/2024 $100.00  
Jennifer Corio 04/04/2024 $103.60 Best wishes with the Birdathon! Wish I could join you on your bird outing.
Carolyn Hinsey 04/04/2024 $52.50 The only bird I can ID is a hummingbird so I look forward to taking one of your inspirational tours soon! XO
Laura Holcomb 04/04/2024 $1.34 Since I accidentally hit enter before typing... So happy to support your flock Karen! You inspired me to buy my first pair of binoculars, after sharing yours with me during our bird walk in the canyon. <3
Laura Holcomb 04/04/2024 $25.00  
Bonnie Dombrowski 04/04/2024 $75.00  
Allison Rose 04/04/2024 $100.00  
John Achoukian 04/04/2024 $26.41 Rooting for the Chip'In Sparrows, especially Karen Howe!
John Achoukian 04/04/2024 $26.41 Rooting for the Chip'In Sparrows, especially Karen Howe!
Karen Rowe 04/04/2024 $51.96 Can't wait to come out there and do some birding with you. Love Karen
Pamela Bosch 04/01/2024 $26.13  
Sirpa Defex 03/21/2024 $.00  
Laura E. Haslett Mowrey 03/21/2024 $26.13  
Milly L. Lierman 03/14/2024 $258.55  
  Total $3,495.43  
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