VA-Birders,
The 18th annual Kiptopeke Challenge (KC) is less than a month away.
The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO) invites you to participate
in the event on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
The KC is a fun and friendly "Big Day" team birding competition. Teams
compete to identify the greatest number of bird species in a single day
within the competition boundary of Accomack and Northampton Counties,
Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The KC increases
awareness of fall bird migration on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and
raises money for the CVWO.
It is easy to get involved and there are several categories in which to
compete: 24-Hour, 3-Hour, Youth Team (age 18 and under), and Special
Venue. The event is open to everyone regardless of birding ability. The KC
is a great way to utilize your birding skills in support of a non-profit
organization dedicated to avian research, habitat conservation and public
education.
As an added incentive and in appreciation for taking part in the 18th
annual KC, the CVWO is offering *FREE* housing at the lodges at Kiptopeke
State Park.
So don’t let the cost of finding a place to stay deter you from entering
this year’s KC!
For more information, a brochure, or to register a team write to
kiptopekechallenge@xxxxxxxxx or visit www.cvwo.org.
Sincerely,
Paul Nasca
CVWO Kiptopeke Challenge Coordinator
Fredericksburg, VA
kiptopekechallenge@xxxxxxxxx
