Each year, teams set out along carefully planned routes and put their identification skills to the test to record the most species. Our Top teams often spend weeks ‘oiling’ their route to pin down nests and flowering trees. Each year, teams set out along carefully planned routes and put their identification skills to the test to record the most species. Our top teams often spend weeks ‘oiling’ their route to pin down nests and flowering trees.
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\nThe first step is easy: think of a great team name, register your team, then plan your route across multiple habitats in order to score more birds.
\nNext, seek out local sponsors to support your team, then fundraise amongst family, friends, and co-workers on how many species you will see. We recommend 20c to $1 per bird as a good starting point, or just ask for a set donation in support of your efforts. Donations are paid into a web portal - check this site for details.
\nBelow are the three race categories, including rules, how we score the Twitchathon and a check list on getting started. If you’re a junior team, register on the same forms.
Each year, the funds raised go toward a different bird conservation initiative in every state. As much as $30,000 can be raised for a single project thanks to the Twitchathon! So even if you are busy on the race weekend, you can still play an important role.
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