TexBirders, I've revised the rules for GCBO's Raptor Rodeo a bit so I wanted to give an update. To encourage younger birders to participate we have changed the entry rules. Kids under 8 can participate for free. Kids 8-15 can participate by pledging a $25 donation either through pledges per bird or donations that they raise which can be paid after their day in the field. Remember you can participate any day in January and you don't have to specify which day ahead of time. CBCs will be over before you know it and you'll be looking for a reason to get out in the field. Help us support the Smith Point Hawk Watch by counting some raptors in January. Remember - you'll be competing for the Arvin Award! Don't you want to be the first one to get it? You can find details here: http://www.gcbo.org/html/RaptorRodeoFlyer.pdf Sue Susan A. Heath, PhD Gulf Coast Bird Observatory 103 Hwy 332 West Lake Jackson, TX 77566 979-480-0999 www.gcbo.org Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner