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Hello!!

UPDATE: We had an amazing day! Stay tuned for our reports! Thanks to everyone!

The Wrenegades are going out on April 27 for an ALL Cochise County Birdathon hoping to find as many birds as possible! This is a completely new route for us and we are very excited to visit amazing bird hotspots such as South Fork in the Chiricahua Mountains, Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary in the Huachuca Mountains, and the bird magnet that is Willcox Lake. We hope to see birds we don't usually get on a Birdathon such as Coppery-tailed Trogon (yes, the name has changed!), Lucifer Hummingbird, and the rare Mexican Chickadee. 

Join us for this fun ride! We'll keep you updated and we'll send out a fun and detailed re-cap after we go birding. It can't be missed!

Thanks so much for your support of the Wrenegades, Tucson Bird Alliance, and the birds of Southeast Arizona! Your donations go directly to conserving our special birds.

The whole team is on one page this year. Here is the starting line-up for your Wrenegades:

  • Matt "Canyon" Griffiths
  • Tim "House" Helentjaris
  • Jennie "Cactus" MacFarland
  • Sara "Rock" Pike
  • Chris "Sinaloa" Rohrer

Pledges:

  • Diane Helentjaris: $1/species
  • Judy Lincoln: $1/species
  • Marcia Grand: $15/species, $10 each for 1 coyote, 1 roadrunner, 3 different owls, 3 oyster catchers, 2 different snakes, 1 long billed curlew, 4 different species of gull, 1 horse. $500 if you get them all. Good Luck - Have Fun - Enjoy
  • Becky & Matt: $10 for every owl species; $10 for every trogon species
  • Judy Lincoln: $1/species. Be safe Have fun and find a Townsend’s solitaire. (Just had 1st wild turkey in my back yard,)
  • Paul Suchanek: $1/species. Hope it’s a great day!
  • Cynthia Lawrence: $2/species and an extra $2 for each owl found. Good luck to the team
  • Susan Kozacek: $1/species plus $5 for every Montezuma Quail you see. Have fun!! I like that you are changing things up this year.
  • Julie Gordon: $1.50/species. Appreciated letter from last year. How did you get all those owls? Have a wonderful day.
  • Peg Abbott: $1/species
  • Tricia Gerrodette: $2/species. Enjoy those trogons!

 

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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!

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    PO Box 91770
    Tucson, AZ 85752

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Supporters
Name Date Amount Comments
Susan K. Kozacek 06/03/2026 $169.00  
Tricia Gerrodette 06/02/2026 $349.50  
Julia B. Gordon 05/18/2026 $253.00  
Elizabeth Rauenhorst Hacker 05/18/2026 $172.00  
Camille Stanbery 05/08/2026 $21.02 Sorry I am getting to this late, I know you had so much fun!
Lawren Elliott Farber 05/07/2026 $150.00 Hi Matt. Keep up the great writing for "Meet Your Birds."
Jill Kelleman 05/05/2026 $50.00 Look forward to hearing about your adventures.
Diane Helentjaris 05/05/2026 $175.96 Way to go!
Aurélien Piantanida 05/05/2026 $103.66 Hey Matt! Congratulations on another great birding year ;)
Judith Ann Lincoln 05/04/2026 $206.95 Admire your skills and energy!
Rebecca Yarrison 05/02/2026 $31.35 Fulfilling my pledge! Go Wrenegades!
Rebecca Yarrison 05/02/2026 $50.00 Fulfilling my pledge! Great job, Wrenegades!
Drake MacFarland 05/01/2026 $100.00 Go Wrenegades! We love you Jennie
Frances Raskin 04/29/2026 $206.95  
Jerry Van Cleve 04/29/2026 $26.19  
Cynthia E. Lawrence 04/28/2026 $366.00 Way to go Wrenagades!
Elizabeth Lawrence 04/28/2026 $52.01  
Wesley Homoya 04/27/2026 $26.19 Good luck, birder friends!! :)
Melanie Builder 04/26/2026 $200.00 Go Wrenegades!
Scott L. Wilbor 04/26/2026 $31.35 For all my buddies!!!👍👊✌️🫶
Joshua Schachter 04/25/2026 $25.00  
Becky Aparicio 04/23/2026 $100.00 Don’t fall asleep or fall into cactus. I fully expect you to bring in the most $$$ Eat lots!
Scott Knight 04/23/2026 $50.00 Thanks so much Matt for doing your great work for the environment.
Kathy R. Ben 04/23/2026 $25.00 Have a great time out there!
Karen Zadkovic 04/22/2026 $25.00 Those Arizona birds are lucky to have you!
Vince & Alex Pike 04/22/2026 $52.06  
Nancy J. Lemaster 04/22/2026 $103.66 Good Luck!!!
Amy deRouen 04/21/2026 $52.06  
Raymond M. Deeeney 04/21/2026 $52.01  
Tom H. Skinner 04/19/2026 $25.00 Thanks for your good work!
Sandy & Steve Pike 04/19/2026 $52.01 Good luck
Carolyn Haldar 04/18/2026 $100.00  
Vashti C. Supplee 04/17/2026 $253.79 RAH! RAH! Wrenegades! Have a great bird-a-thon!
Jeremy Snavely 04/17/2026 $31.35  
Aviva Tirosh 04/17/2026 $136.00 May the birds nourish your spirits. Many thanks to Matt et al for all your dedication and hard work.
Lois Manowitz 04/16/2026 $1,000.00  
Karen Krebbs 04/16/2026 $52.06 I hope you all have lots of fun!
Pamela Jeanne Harig 04/16/2026 $50.00  
John Reuland 04/15/2026 $100.00  
Telsa Mittelmeier 04/15/2026 $31.35 Good luck on the 27th!! Have a great time and hope you see lots of exciting birds. Will look forward to the trip report!
Denise Griffiths 04/14/2026 $100.00 So thankful for the kind support the Wrenegades Team provides for Wonderful Birds!
Corey Perez 04/13/2026 $52.01 Love you guys, kick some a-double!
Michael Bogan 04/12/2026 $103.66 Can't wait to see what you guys see in Cochise County this year!
Laura J. Stafford Covic 04/12/2026 $26.19 Have a great 2026 Birdathon!
Carol Pierce 04/10/2026 $150.00 Good Luck Wrenegades from Carol and Kaye!!
Diane M. Griffiths 04/10/2026 $250.00  
Leslie DeGrassi 04/09/2026 $26.19 Good luck! I can't wait to hear your results.
Lynn Hassler 04/09/2026 $100.00  
Karen S. Griffiths 04/08/2026 $103.66  
Usha Tatini 04/07/2026 $100.00  
Pam Negri 04/06/2026 $100.00 Go Wrenegades!!
Jack Gardiner 04/06/2026 $155.30 Good luck Wrenegades! I am sure you will do great!
Kathryn M. Coot Anderson 04/06/2026 $50.00 Have a terrific - and safe - count day!
Denise Littleton 04/06/2026 $104.74 Go Jennie!!
Richard Fray 04/06/2026 $100.00  
Suzanne Winckler 04/06/2026 $26.19 Go Jennie Wren
Marceline VandeWater 04/06/2026 $21.02  
Sarah King 04/06/2026 $20.00  
Tamara Arboit 04/06/2026 $25.00 Have fun!
Ron Vasaturo 04/06/2026 $104.74 Go get ‘em, Jennie! from Ron & Gaylene Vasaturo
R. Cynthia Pruett 04/06/2026 $517.37 $50 for Montezuma Quail $50 for Bendire's Thrasher
Sarah J. Lee-Davisson 04/06/2026 $52.01  
Maureen Blackford 04/06/2026 $31.35  
Margie & Allan Davison 04/06/2026 $52.01 Have fun!!!!
John H Hoffman 04/05/2026 $150.00 Go get some birds. Cave Creek Canyon should be very productive.
Deb L. Turski 04/05/2026 $103.76  
Richard Barmore 04/05/2026 $103.66 Go, Jennie, go!
Rick P. Clarke 04/05/2026 $100.00 Bird on!
Kate Westengard 04/05/2026 $52.01 ❤️❤️❤️
Matthew Brooks 04/05/2026 $50.00 Go team!
Greg and Susan Hess 04/05/2026 $52.01  
Norma A. Miller 04/05/2026 $25.00 GO Wrens!👋👍
Rebecca Yarrison 04/04/2026 $100.00  
Robin Alex Takasugi 04/04/2026 $150.00  
Melodee L. Thorwegen 04/04/2026 $155.30 Good luck with your 2026 Birdathon!
Kurt Kostyu 04/04/2026 $26.19  
Stephen Gardner 04/03/2026 $103.76  
Alyce Pennington 04/03/2026 $103.66  
Colleen Steinmann 04/03/2026 $75.00 Yeah Matt!!
Karen E. Howe 04/03/2026 $104.74 Have a great day birding!
Jessica Vaughan 04/02/2026 $26.19  
Kathleen C. Fullin 04/02/2026 $32.00  
Jessica Simpson 04/02/2026 $52.06  
Virginia Daversa 03/31/2026 $103.66 Happy Birding!
Stephen Helentjaris 03/29/2026 $261.30  
James A. Gessaman 03/27/2026 $300.00 Goodluck on the new route in Cochise County. Should be fun!
Regina Kostyu 03/27/2026 $155.46 Good Luck Wrenegades hope you spot the Coppery-tailed Trogon!
Carol J. Boquard 03/26/2026 $52.01 For Wrenegades Birdathon team
Donna Shattuck 03/26/2026 $258.60  
Meg Woolmington 03/25/2026 $52.01  
Marie Davis 03/25/2026 $25.00 Go Wrenegades! I wish you all the birds as you're in just one great county!
John E. Bartley 03/25/2026 $258.60  
Lisa Kim 03/25/2026 $250.00  
Gregory N. Helentjaris 03/25/2026 $100.00  
Mary Irene Barg 03/25/2026 $103.66 Bird on
Judith B. Ulreich 03/23/2026 $1,000.00  
  Total $11,914.56  
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