Hi friends and family, it's time again for Birdathon. I am part of a fun team, the AveVenturians, who have been doing birdathon for many years. The point of birdathon is to count as many different species of birds as possible in one day while raising money to support the wonderful conservation, education and preservation efforts of Tucson Audubon. We will be doing our usual circuit of south eastern Arizona, starting early at the Sweetwater Wetlands then to Patagonia and finishing in Madera Canyon. Hopefully we will count at least 100 species. You may choose to donate a flat amount or be daring and pledge a certain amount per species. In any case, any donation is greatly appreciated! Our birdathon is May 1st but you can donate until the 10th, and I promise to send you a trip report letting you know how it went. Thanks so much!

Birds have a unique, special, and different meaning to each of us. So too is each of our connection with Tucson Audubon Society personal and distinct. During Birdathon, we combine the love of bird watching during spring migration with support for bird conservation.

Birdathoners are birders and social fundraisers, joining together to make a difference for the birds and habitats of southeast Arizona. Birdathoners continue a tradition that has held strong for over 25 years. 

Each Birdathoner's personal network of supporters is what helps makes Birdathon possible. 

This April and May, I'm going birding for the birds!