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Pronatura Veracruz World Series of Birding team

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Andy Rabin

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Andy Rabin

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Sat, 16 Apr 2005 16:53:02 -0400

(My apologies for the cross-posting to those of you who also subscribe to VA-BIRD)



Hi all,

This year's World Series of Birding (WSB) will take place on Saturday, May 14th, and this will be the fifth year in a row that I will be participating with my team, the Holy Order of Loggerhead Shrikes ( http://www.holyshrikes.com ). We will be birding for 24 hours straight in Cape May County, NJ, trying to find as many species as we can in an effort to raise money for the Pronatura Veracruz River of Raptors program. We are fortunate this year to have our first corporate sponsors: Eagle Optics and Vortex Optics. 

Veracruz, Mexico is one of the best locations in the world for observing fall raptor migration. Last year alone, OVER 5 MILLION RAPTORS were counted migrating through Veracruz, many of which either bred in the DC area or passed through on their journey south. Pronatura plays a critical role in environmental education and habitat preservation in Veracruz, which is beneficial to their (and our) birds of prey. This year, 100% OF YOUR DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO PRONATURA VERACRUZ. Pronatura Veracruz is always very grateful for the funds they receive from you as your dollars go a long way to help them in Mexico. If you would like to make a pledge, either for a flat amount or an amount for each species we find in Cape May, please visit our website and fill out the pledge form, or send me an e-mail directly:  

The Shrikes team lineup remains the same for the third straight year. The other team members are Gordon Gover (NJ), and MDOSPREYers Don Simonson (Montgomery County, MD) and John Hubbell (Washington, DC). A lot more information about the team, Pronatura Veracruz, Eagle Optics, Vortex Optics and the WSB can be found at our new and improved web site: http://www.holyshrikes.com

The Shrikes and Pronatura Veracruz thank you for your support!

Andy Rabin
Loudoun County, VA