Hello Virginia Birders,
Are you up for a challenge - the Kiptopeke Challenge?!
The 19th annual Kiptopeke Challenge (KC) is just a few weeks away -
Saturday, September 21, 2013. The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory
(CVWO) invites birders of all skill levels to participate in the event.
The KC is a fun and friendly "Big Day" 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 purpose of the KC is to
increase awareness of fall bird migration on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and
to help raise funds 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 their birding ability and it
only takes two people to form a team. The KC is a great way for
participants to utilize their birding skills in support of a non-profit
organization dedicated to avian research, habitat conservation, and public
education.
Don’t let the cost of finding a place to stay deter you from entering this
year’s KC. As an added incentive and in appreciation for participating,
the CVWO is offering to provide housing!
For more information, a brochure, or to register write to
kiptopekechallenge@xxxxxxxxx or visit www.cvwo.org.
Sincerely,
Paul Nasca
CVWO Kiptopeke Challenge Coordinator
Fredericksburg, VA
kiptopekechallenge@xxxxxxxxx
