"From the Barrens to the Bays"
Eastern Long Island Audubon Society, Inc.
A New York Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Serving the communities of Southampton, East Hampton, Western Riverhead, Brookhaven
Birdathon 2008
Saturday, May 10th
Welcome to Eastern Long Island Audubon Society's twenty-fourth Big Day of Birding!
This event will pit any and all birdwatchers against the elements - sun, wind, rain, sleep (or lack therof) - in an effort to count as many bird species as possible within a 24-hour period.
Why do we do this? Just for fun? Well, partly - after all, it is a lot of fun. But the main impetus for counting birds on May 10th is to raise money for our organization. The Birdathon is an important fundraising event for the Eastern Long Island Audubon, Allowing us to sustain our programs in environmental education, conservation advocacy, and nature appreciation. Additionally, the Birdathon will raise money for the Kaler's Pond Audubon Center, so that this worthy institution may continue its efforts in environmental education and appreciation.
What can you do to help? First- you can sponsor our birdwatching teams by making a financial pledge for each bird species seen or heard. Usually, our totals range from 160 to 180 species. Second- you can make an outright donation to the Birdathon. Third- you can form a team of your own to count the birds. The rules are simple: let us know beforehand that you will be participating; only count birds of whose identity you are certain, and confine your explorations to Suffolk County. You are welcome to participate for as long or as short a time period as you would like on May 13th. Fourth- you can join one of our teams out in the field for part or all of the day. All levels of birdwatchers - including beginners - are invited to participate in the Birdathon.
In closing, if you would like to take part in any of the ways mentioned -- or have questions about the event -- please contact Beth Gustin at (631) 848-9883.
ELIAS BIRDATHON 2008 Pledge Form
