The registration deadline for this year's Great Texas Birding Classic is about
two weeks away!
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament
categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for
you.
www.birdingclassic.com<http://www.birdingclassic.com>
Registration Deadline: April 1st
Tournament Days: pick any day from April 15-May 15
Register Your Team Now!
Quick Explanation of Tournament Categories:
* The Texas Two-Stop Tournament. Visit two sites only and see how many
species you can tally in a 48-hour period (up to 24 hours per site).
* The Big Sit! Bird from a 17-foot diameter circle with your friends,
family, or colleagues! This category is great for teams that have one or two
"ringer" birders or large teams.
* State Park Tournament, Big Sit! or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments. Ideal
for teams seeking a more laid-back day without too much traveling around and
mixed age teams.
* Regional Big Day. Perfect for those who want to test their skills
against others in a specific part of the state, while birding for most or all
of a 24-hour period. Categories are separated by age groups: Roughwings
(13&younger), Gliders (age 14-18), or Adults (19&up).
* Statewide Tournament. Take on birders throughout Texas for either the
Statewide Big Day Tournament (one day) or the Statewide Weeklong Tournament
(six consecutive days).
* Human-Powered Tournament. Go birding by canoe, on a bike, walking, or
with any other non-motorized transportation and see how many birds you can
count in a day!
For inspiration, check out this short video highlighting the Big Sit!
Tournament: https://youtu.be/x6bSYNzP1wQ. Go to ;
www.birdingclassic.org<http://www.birdingclassic.org> for complete rules,
registration fees, and more information.
Hope to see you join the fun this year!
Shelly
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Shelly Plante
Nature Tourism Manager
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.
4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-389-4500
Mobile: 512-241-9163
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