The Rosenbirders (Lee Rosenblum, Amy Rosenblum, Cesar "Rosenblum" Sepulveda, Diana Rosenblum, and Matt "Rosenblum" Batten) are kicking off their sixth annual Birdathon this year! 

If you would like to support the Rosenbirders with a donation, please feel free to add an encouraging note! Donations of all amounts are greatly appreciated, and help support the amazing bird and habitat conservation work of Tucson Audubon!

Birdathon Report

The Rosenbirders' Birdathon effort lauched in two parts this year. The kick-off occured in early April when Lee was out and about and spotted a Roadrunner. To secure an amazing pledge (see below), he immediately began a solo birding spree that took him through Sweetwater Wetlands and into his own backyard. With the team's target bird and several waterfowl on the list, the Rosenbirders were off to a very strong start!

The team then convened in May to trek up Mt Lemmon and snag those higher elevation birds for the count. Meandering up the mountian with plenty of birding stops, the team enjoyed beautiful birds, cooler temperatures, chatting with fellow birders along the trails, and the chance to get a couple of geocaches. While all the each bird species was fun to see, the two highlights for the team were a Red-faced Warbler and Spotted Towhee (lifers for three members!). The team capped off the day by stumbling into a flock of Steller's Jays in Summerhaven, with the flashes of blue bringing a more liberal interpretation of the pharse, "Bluebirds of happiness." It was a joyful ending to another fantastic Birdathon!

Pledges:

• Diana Rosenblum: $1.50/species
• Marcia Grand: $10/species and an extra $1,000 if you spot a roadrunner, an extra $100 for every working nest (ie, bird on nest and/or eggs in nest), an extra $10 for every snake you ID, and $100 for every hawk over 4
• Clague Van Slyke: $0.50/species and an extra $5 for each team member that sees a new life bird

..PLEDGE (PAY LATER)..

..DONATE (PAY NOW)..

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 30 years! 

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

Birdathon donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tucson Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Supporting a team by writing a check?

• Make checks payable to: Tucson Audubon Society
• Write the team name on memo line
• Mail to: 
  Tucson Audubon Society
  300 E University Blvd #120
  Tucson, AZ 85705

REGISTER YOUR OWN TEAM HERE
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