
The Birding Plot - A Social Experiment
Meet the Team: 2 Strangers. 30 Days. 1 Desert.
Michelle and Angie met at a Hawk Watch just weeks ago and realized they weren’t just "bird-obsessed"—they were essentially the same person. From sharing sisters' names to eloping along hiking trails weeks apart to having the same weekend BOOKED with author panels at the Tucson Festival of Books, the coincidences were too weird to ignore.
So, naturally, they decided to do what any two strangers would do: sign up for a month-long Bird-a-thon in the unforgiving Sonoran Desert.
The Social Experiment:
Is this the start of a lifelong friendship or the birth of "hate-birding"? We’re documenting the good, the bad, and the "waking up at 4:00 AM" ugly on social media. No spoilers—just two amateurs, one too many road trips, and a lot of binoculars and bloopers.
The Mission:
We are proud to support the Tucson Bird Alliance. Our goal is to spot 75 species in April and raise $500.00.
How You Can Help:
• The Flat Donation: A simple $10 (or more!) makes a huge difference.
• The Per-Bird Pledge: Pledge $0.50 per species. If we hit our goal of 75, that’s only a $37.50 donation!
• The Triple Dare: Want to see us do something ridiculous? Add a "challenge" to your donation to up the ante!
Follow the journey on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thebirdingplot

Pledges:
PLEDGE (PAY LATER)
DONATE (PAY NOW)
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?
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Suzanne Callor | 04/06/2026 | $20.00 | Good luck ladies!! I hope you find all 75 birds. Have fun! Suz | Anonymous Friend | 04/05/2026 | $10.69 | Bethany Goodwin | 04/03/2026 | $10.70 | Matthew Griffiths | 04/02/2026 | $20.00 | Good luck! Excited to see your updates throughout the month! | Sara Jarvis | 03/31/2026 | $26.19 | I love everything about this! I’m so glad your documenting this for all to see! | Caitlin Schmidt | 03/31/2026 | $26.19 | Andy Zappin | 03/31/2026 | $23.83 | Jessica Peckenpaugh | 03/29/2026 | $26.19 | Timothy Peterson | 03/29/2026 | $10.80 | Courtney Hart | 03/29/2026 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/29/2026 | $50.00 | Melody D. Kehl | 03/29/2026 | $21.04 | Doris Raila | 03/29/2026 | $103.76 |
| Total | $374.39 | ||