You’ve heard the saying “sing for your supper?” Well, here at Audubon, we bird for our breakfast!

That’s right: it’s Birdathon time, when we put our binoculars where our mouths are (well, not literally) and get back to our birdwatching roots. For those not familiar with this traditional Audubon fundraiser, we spend the day—from before sun-up to after sundown—beating the bushes for every species of bird we can possibly identify. What we ask of you, if you’re interested, is to throw down a gauntlet for us: sponsor us at a set amount or for a bigger challenge, an amount per species—making us earn every penny in exchange for Hooded Warblers, Brown-headed Nuthatches, Bald Eagles and more.

This year, our Tallahassee policy team (Team White Ibis) is planning our whirlwind “Big Day” for THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 11, and we hope to see between 130 and 160 species (weather, migration and stamina willing!). Your pledge will not only egg us on (pun intended), but will help support core Audubon of Florida policy work.

Whether it’s 2 cents or $2 a bird, every pledge can help make a difference for Florida’s wildlife (and is tax-deductible to boot). Pledge now via email, and we’ll let you know next week how we fared, with all the juicy details (Surprise migrant fallouts? Shorebird bonanzas? Lingering winter ducks? Tantalizing possibilities!).

Thanks in advance for any support you can lend, as well as the personal commitment you’ve each made to conserving Florida’s wildlife and wildlands.

Birdathon 2009

Audubon of Florida

2507 Callaway Rd. Ste 103

Tallahassee, FL 32303