Dear friends and supporters of birds,

Once again this April, Barbara Anderson and Anne Donovan are leading a group of friends for 4 days of birding in the area of High Island, Sabine Woods, and the Bolivar Peninsula.  In addition to seeing lots of great birds with great friends, this is our effort to raise money for Travis Audubon's programs of conservation, education, and habitat preservation for birds and other wildlife.  It is known as their Bird-a-Thon, and out team is dubbed the High Island Hoppers. We hope you will contribute to this very worthy cause by  donating a fixed amount to Travis Audubon or by pledging an amount per bird species seen on the Bird-a-thon Day of our trip.  Last year we were so inspired by one donor's pledge of $1 per species, that we worked well into the dinner hour to reach 100.  We made it and he was so impressed by out efforts that he doubled his pledge!!!!  Of course we are also inspired $.10 or $.20 per bird.  We and Travis Audubon and the birds do appreciate your support in any amount.

You can make your donation or pledge on the Travis Audubon website or by check to Barbara or Anne.

The members of our team are Barbara Anderson, Anne and John Donovan, Elaine Rushing, Nell Martin, Sarah Garrett, Catfish Kelly, Nancy Anderson, Bobby Hughes, Wilda Campbell,  Catchy and Porter McCall, Judy and Gerald Bush, Sue and Bob McCormick.

Thanks so much.

Birdathon teams are making birding count for conservation! Check out the fundraiser profiles and consider making a contribution that will support wildlife conservation and education.

You can take part too! Birdathon participants plan an afternoon or day of birding and compete individually or as a team to win awards for highest bird species count and highest donations collected. Much like a walkathon, fundraisers collect pledges to raise money for conservation. This friendly competition is open to all levels of birders. If you would like assistance setting up a fundraising page or team of your own, please contact Nancy Sprehn at volunteer@travisaudubon.org or 512-300-2473.