The Marshketeers Return!
The red-breasted nuthatch, the piping plover and the northern gannet are only three of hundreds of bird species sighted during the World Series of Birding, an annual event that has raised over 8 million dollars for conservation since 1984. The Wetlands Institute has gathered a team of fierce competitors, The Marshketeers, who will spend countless hours before the competition scouting their locations and planning their route down to the minute. For 24 hours, The Marshketeers will slog through wind, rain and mud to locate as many species as they can, by sight or sound, and most importantly, to spot the Bonus Bird—the common yellowthroat.
Why are they doing this? This annual competition has raised over 8 million dollars for conservation. Participants seek pledges for each bird species they identify. All proceeds from the World Series of Birding support conservation and focus on the habitat needs of migrating birds.
“Everyone wins, no one loses…and it saves birds and the environment.”
We ask for your generous support through a pledge.
1. You can pledge an amount per bird species identified, and mail your
contribution after the results are in for the year.
2. You can contribute a fixed amount to send in right away.
3. You can offer an additional pledge based on whether this year’s “bonus bird” the common yellowthroat, is found.
Your generous pledge can be sent to the Wetlands Institute by completing and returning the form linked above. We thank you, in advance, for pledging in faith of The Marshketeers 2011. Your pledge helps to ensure the preservation of coastal ecosystems by supporting education, conservation and research at The Wetlands Institute.
