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Shrikes Strike Texas, NJ for Md. Migratory Birds

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Don Simonson

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Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:34:21 +0000

Contact: Don Simonson, 240-277-2579, 
--- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---
HOLY SHRIKES STRIKE FEAR AND LOATHING IN HEART OF TEXAS AND NJ! 
In 2006 “The Holy Order of Loggerhead Shrikes” will be sponsored by EAGLE OPTICS, VORTEX 
OPTICS, and BIRD WATCHER'S DIGEST magazine to raise money for migratory bird conservation 
while attempting new team records in both TEXAS and NEW JERSEY.  

The Holy Order of Loggerhead Shrikes, a radical splinter birding group, was founded in 1967 
by three teenage birders in Washington, DC.  Since that time, the Shrikes have raised 
thousands of dollars for bird conservation.  Most shrikes are solitary predators, but these 
Shrikes hunt in a pack!

April 29, 2006 will mark the first-ever Shrike foray into the Great State of Texas.  The 
Shrikes welcome the sponsorship of Eagle Optics and Bird Watcher's Digest magazine.
Birding around the clock for 24 hours, team members Ben Lizdas (Wisconsin), Roy Rodriguez 
(Texas), Don Simonson (Captain) (Maryland), and Sean Smith (Texas) will compete in the GREAT 
TEXAS BIRDING CLASSIC, Lower Coast Sectional Tournament.  

On May 13, 2006, the Shrikes will return to the Great State of New Jersey, to compete for 
its eighth year in the WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING, Cape Island Level I category. Vortex Optics 
will sponsor returning veterans Gordon Gover (New Jersey), John Hubbell (Washington, DC), 
Andy Rabin (Virginia) and Don Simonson (Captain) (Maryland).   

100% OF ALL DONATIONS go directly to PRONATURA VERACRUZ (a partner of HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY). Pronatura Veracruz plays a critical role in environmental education and 
preservation.  Literally millions of raptors migrate through Veracruz, including many of the 
species we see here in the eastern United States. You can pledge an amount per species, or a 
flat amount.  

Please visit the team website to learn more and to make a pledge: www.holyshrikes.com
Good birding and thank you in advance for your support!

Don Simonson
Captain, “Holy Order of Loggerhead Shrikes” GTBC and WSB Birding Team 2006
Darnestown, Montgomery County, Maryland
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