Join Us For Space Coast Audubon Society's 2006 Birdathon

Jason Frederick

Joins us for the first annual Space Coast Audubon Birdathon on March 18th, from 6 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Objective: The winning team will be the team which records the most species of birds either by sight or sound within Brevard County during the six hours from 6 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. noon on March 18th.

Rules: Teams may consist of two, three or four members and only bird species seen or heard by at least two team members can be counted. Only birds seen or heard by team members within Brevard County can be counted.

The competition will start at Kiwanis Park in Merritt Island. Teams should be prepared to leave the starting point, at 6 a.m. and must return at 12:00 noon. One species will be deducted from the teams score for each minute late returning to check in.

There is no cost for entry, but team members are requested to obtain some sponsorship or a pledge of so many cents per species. A sponsorship of $10 per team member or a pledge of 10 cents per bird species seen, would be very gratefully received. All money raised will be used by Space Coast Audubon Society to further the environmental education of students in Brevard County and other projects.

Entry forms should be returned to Space Coast Audubon Society, P.O. Box 1741, Cocoa, FL 32923 FL. 33950 or handed in at the start of the competition. An e-mail message to heyyoukidd@yahoo.com stating your intention to take part and the name of your team would be appreciated.