Hello VA and MD birders,
The date for the 21st annual Kiptopeke Challenge is just over a month away
- Saturday, 19 September.
The KC is a fun and friendly "Big Day" birding competition sponsored by the
Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory. 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 increases awareness of fall
bird migration on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This event also offers an
opportunity to help raise funds for CVWO which is a non-profit organization
dedicated to avian research, habitat conservation and public education.
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. Last
year's winning team in the 24-hour category was from Maryland with a total of
131 species. So whether you're out to surpass last year's total or just
to enjoy a great day of birding, make your plans to be on the Eastern Shore
on 19 September.
For more information, a brochure, or to register write to _youkerd@aol.com_
(mailto:youkerd@xxxxxxx) or visit _www.cvwo.org_ (http://www.cvwo.org) .
Sincerely,
Dave Youker
CVWO Kiptopeke Challenge Coordinator
Yorktown, VA
