Just Wingin' It
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Just Wingin' It
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Introducing Alexis Stark and Jake Thompson, a passionate bird-watching couple with over 7 years of experience in avian exploration. With a love for Arizona's diverse landscapes, they've dedicated countless hours to observing the winged wonders that call the Sky Islands their home. Their connection with the Sonoran Desert runs deep, having lived in Arizona their entire lives.

Now, they're embarking on a new adventure: participating in Tucson Bird Alliance's Birdathon! As Alexis and Jake prepare to spread their wings for this noble cause, they invite you to join them in supporting their Birdathon team "Just Wingin' It". They plan to conduct their birdathon effort on one BIG DAY in April & plan to visit various habitats thoughout Southern Arizona. The goal is to beat their total from last year (161 species in one day)! Your donations will not only fuel their passion for birding but also contribute to vital conservation efforts aimed at preserving native species and their habitats. Please consider donating a fixed amount or per species, with a chance for other wildlife bonuses such as amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

Let's soar together and make a difference for our feathered friends!

 

Pledges:

  • Courtney Vail: $1/species. Much love and luck to the devoted birding duo!
  • Dawn Hubbard: $0.50/species and $10 for seeing or hearing Montezuma Quail. Good luck, you two!
  • Dara Vazquez: $1/species and an extra $100 if you input breeding codes for resident breeders on all days lists :) A picture at your favorite spot
  • Marcia Grand: $12/species
  • Nancy Bent: $0.50/species;$10 if you see five mammal species; $1 per butterfly species
  • Christiana Wilburn: $25 if you don’t see a roadrunner
ABOUT Birdathon 2025

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Birdathon is one of Tucson Bird Alliance’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 Bird Alliance’s mission to inspire people to enjoy and protect birds.

By donating to one or more Birdathon teams you are ensuring Tucson Bird Alliance'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 Bird Alliance 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 Bird Alliance
  • Write the team name on memo line
  • Mail to: 
    Tucson Bird Alliance
    PO Box 91770
    Tucson, AZ 85752

REGISTER YOUR OWN TEAM HERE
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Supporters
Name Date Amount Comments
Dawn Hubbard 05/08/2025 $90.50  
Nancy Bent 05/06/2025 $105.31 Well done Alexis and Jake!!!
Courtney Vail 05/06/2025 $187.33 Love supporting two naturalists after my own heart! Congratulations!
Royce Marion 04/30/2025 $38.58 $25.00 donation plus $12.00 for the 12AM start time of your big day!
Mary Irene Barg 04/26/2025 $100.00 Go out there and Wing it you two!
Sherry C. Massie 04/22/2025 $52.06  
Jo Ann Schlott 04/22/2025 $52.01 Happy birding!
Emily Beckwith 04/15/2025 $15.86  
Lisa Mainz 04/15/2025 $103.66 Let’s go, Just Wingin’ It! May your binoculars stay fog-free, your snacks never run out, and the birds practically pose for your count. I’m betting on big numbers, surprise sightings, and at least one “Wait—was that a [insert rare bird here]??” moment. You’ve got the wings, the will, and the wattles—now go flocking crush it!
Ted Wolff 04/14/2025 $52.06  
Michael Stark 04/12/2025 $75.00 Mom and I love you guys. Good luck.
Michael Bogan 04/09/2025 $50.00 Here's hoping you beat last year and have fun doing it!
Christine Jenkins 04/07/2025 $26.21  
Margaret A. Faucher 04/05/2025 $103.66 Best of luck in finding many species!
Jeff Ladderud 04/04/2025 $68.00 Can you beat Luke??
Cynthia Pruett 03/28/2025 $517.37 Two gets a lot of birds
Kathleen Benyak 03/28/2025 $100.00 Birding for dollars!
Maggie Carr 03/15/2025 $25.00 Love you guys and love this!
Melissa Birney 03/14/2025 $31.35 ♥️
Mark Thompson 03/14/2025 $103.66 I'll double it if you see a brown falcon
  Total $1,897.62  
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