[EBB Sightings] SFBBO California Fall Challenge is here!

Hello Birders. This is Stephanie, the Outreach and Programs Coordinator for the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory. 
I am writing to let you know that the Bird Observatory's 12th Annual California Fall Challenge is about to begin this Saturday.? This is the Bird Observatory's only fundraiser and it supports our programs that apply science to the conservation of birds and their habitats around the bay. 

The California Fall Challenge is a classic "birdathon" event, much like a walk-a-thon. Participants gather pledges from friends, family and co-workers and then count the number of bird species they hear or see in a 24-hour period, within one California county. This birdathon takes place any time between September 13th and October 12th.

There are many ways in which you can show your support. 
You can join a guided trip or event that we have already arranged for you or you can lead your own birding team.?Fall Challenge fundraisers are up for some incredible prizes too... 

TRIPS: 
Here is a list of the upcoming trips and events. Trips within the east bay are noted. Please visit our website for full trip details at  http://www.sfbbo.org/support/fall_challenge.php

Cliffsweepers led by Phil Gordon: September 13th  (It's not too late to sign up! Join Phil for a half day of birding within Alameda County starting with Sunol Valley.)

Intrepid A to Zers led by Karen DeMello and Kay Partelow: September 20th

The Varied Twitchers led by Mike Rogers: September 20th 

Wandering Vagrants led by Scott Terrill: September 21st

Super Smews led by Mary Wisnewski and Stephanie Ellis: September 27th (Birding the Hayward Regional Shoreline)

A Special Day with Raptors led by Lisa Myers, Bob Power of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory and the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley: September 28th

Zugunruhe led by Scott Smithson (The Observatory's new Executive Director!): October 4th

Gallinago Go Go's led by Lisa Myers: October 11th

Jay-Walkers led by Jill Demers: October 12th

PRIZES: The grand prize to our top Fall Challenge fundraiser this year is a 14 - day South East Africa birding safari with Rockjumper Birding Tours! To learn more about how you can get involved and to scope out our trips and prizes, please visit our website at?http://www.sfbbo.org/support/fall_challenge.php

Prizes are updated regularly so be sure to check our website.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Good birding,
Stephanie

Stephanie Ellis
Outreach & Programs Coordinator
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

524 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
t 408 946 6548
f 408 946 9279
www.sfbbo.org


Stephanie Ellis
Outreach & Programs Coordinator
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

524 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
t 408 946 6548
f 408 946 9279
www.sfbbo.org







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