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DC Big Day

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Jim and Ann Nelson

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Jim and Ann Nelson

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Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:29:11 -0400

This was posted to the Virginia listserve.  I don't remember seeing it on MDOsprey.  I'm sure it will be of interest to MDOspreyers.

Jim Nelson
Bethesda, MD


From: Clapp, Roger 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:38 AM
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Subject: [Va-bird] DC Big Day


Posted for Christopher Milensky:

 

 

 

The Smithsonian Ornithology group would like to invite birders in the Greater DC metropolitan area to take part in a 'Big Day' count with us on May 3.  We are organizing this count as a friendly competition to promote research and education on birds at the Smithsonian and to spend a fun day birding in Washington DC.  Individual teams of two to four birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate for as much of the day as they wish.  The event will take place all day on May 3, 2008 and participants are encouraged to limit their efforts to the boundaries of the District.  However, if you already have plans for a count in Virginia or Maryland, feel free to join us with your results at a free breakfast on Sunday May 4.  A group of 4 birders from the Smithsonian and USGS completed a trial run in early May last year and managed 122 species!  Some of the highlights were Wild Turkey, Bobwhite Quail, 22 species of warbler, Bobolink, Willow Flycatcher, and others.  We think this would be a great way for some of you who may not think of DC as a birding hot spot to spend a day exploring the nation's capitol.  

 

 

Here is what the Smithsonian can assist with:

 

 

-         Scouts will be out checking on birding hotspots on days leading up to the event and will be happy to share their findings.

 

-         Help with your birding itinerary (what locations to visit and when to do it)

 

-         The event will be free to all participants

 

-         The Smithsonian will be trying to raise money for research fellowships and grants through pledges made to the Smithsonian Ornithology Big Day website  (http://sio.si.edu/BigDay/sponsor.cfm)

 

-         On Sunday May 4, we will have a 'Tally Rally' breakfast to compare results

 

 

For more information or to sign up for the event please contact:

 

 

Gregory Gough

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

202.633.4191



http://www.si.edu/smbc

http://sio.si.edu



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