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This team birding competition will take place from 6am-12pm, culminating in an awards luncheon in the Discovery Center at 12:30pm.
The Birding Barrens Blitz will consist of eight teams with a maximum of ten participants per team to keep in guidance with the American Birding Association Code of Ethics. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert, teams available for birding throughout the preserve as well as sit and spot teams.
The eight teams, both traversing & sit and spot, will divide and conquer the preserve hiking trails in all regions. The team's eyes and ears will provide a snapshot of the birds in the preserve, teams will compete to spot & identify and collect as many species as possible in the time allotted.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission has 200 bird species who call the pine barrens home. The preserve is a New York State Bird Conservation Area, a National Audubon Society Important Bird Area & part of the New York State Birding Trail.
This exciting birding event is presented by Hudson Mohawk Birding Club, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the Friends of the Pine Bush Community.
Highlights
- Join with fellow birders to discover some of the 200 avian species who call the Albany Pine Bush Preserve home.
- Opportunity to interact with knowledgeable preserve staff and community partners and learn more about the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's unique ecosystem and species.
- Chance to win awards & prizes.
- Lunch with birding friends old and new.
$25 Registration fee includes
- Barrens Birding Blitz T-Shirt
- Event guidelines & birding guide(score sheet),
- Assigned birding expert to team for the duration of the event
- Luncheon and birding awards
How Registration Works
Register now and pay the $25 registration fee to reserve your spot for this exciting birding event. Your team assignment, event guidelines & birding guide (score sheet) will be emailed to you on Monday, August 28th.
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