Big Daysin a Little StateCelebrateSpring Migrationand Support the Audubon Society of Rhode IslandJoin our friendly competition to see who can find the most birds!You have a total of 24 hours to bird between May 3 and May 17, 2020. How many bird species can you spot?Head outside with the Big Days checklist, go birding ethically and safely,thensubmit your results. You couldwin Audubon recognitionand prizesif you see the most species in your category, but more importantly,you will be celebrating thebirds of Rhode Islandduring spring migration.1.SUPPORT AUDUBON-Your donation of$20to the Audubon Society of Rhode Islandwill help to protect vital bird and wildlife habitat throughout the state. Click on the link below to donate today and register to receive the official Big Days checklist. -Challenge yourself to raise morefor Audubon by asking friends and familyto sponsor you! -Consider asking for $1/bird, $10/bird, or any additional amount to support your effort.2.WHOCAN PARTICIPATE?-Anyresident ofRhode Island can participate, as well as anyone living within 10 miles of the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA.-You can birdas an individual or as a household team. -Have fun and invent a team name!3.CATEGORIESJust for Fun!–Get outside and just have fun learning about your local birds. This might be your first birding adventure!Trying to Improve–Challenge yourself to learn more about the birds that live in your area. Use field guides and online identification resources.Love to Bird–Birding is a passion.See how many species you can find in the limited time. Lister–Birding is anavid competition thatyou love to win. Reach out and challenge your birding friends to compete as well.Photographer–Leave the binoculars at home and take the long lens!4.WHERESHOULD I GO?-Please limit your range to within 10 miles of your home.-Watch fromyour window, bird from your hammock, walk around the neighborhood,or travel down the road to an Audubon Wildlife Refuge.
Big Days in a Little State
Celebrate Spring Migration and Support the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Join our friendly competition to see who can find the most birds!
You have a total of 24 hours to bird between May 3 and May 17, 2020.
How many bird species can you spot?
Head outside with the Big Days checklist, go birding ethically and safely, then submit your results. You could win Audubon recognition and prizes if you see the most species in your category, but more importantly, you will be celebrating the birds of Rhode Island during spring migration.
1. SUPPORT AUDUBON
- Your donation of $20 to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will help to protect vital bird and wildlife habitat throughout the state. Click on the link below to donate today and register to receive the official Big Days checklist.
- Challenge yourself to raise more for Audubon by asking friends and family to sponsor you!
- Consider asking for $1/bird, $10/bird, or any additional amount to support your effort.
2. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Any resident of Rhode Island can participate, as well as anyone living within 10 miles of the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA.
- You can bird as an individual or as a household team.
- Have fun and invent a team name!
3. CATEGORIES
Just for Fun! – Get outside and just have fun learning about your local birds. This might be your first birding adventure!
Trying to Improve – Challenge yourself to learn more about the birds that live in your area. Use field guides and online identification resources.
Love to Bird – Birding is a passion. See how many species you can find in the limited time.
Lister – Birding is an avid competition that you love to win. Reach out and challenge your birding friends to compete as well.
Photographer – Leave the binoculars at home and take the long lens!
4. WHERE SHOULD I GO?
- Please limit your range to within 10 miles of your home.
- Watch from your window, bird from your hammock, walk around the neighborhood, or travel down the road to an Audubon Wildlife Refuge.
5. BIG DAYS COMPETITION DATES
- You have a total of 24 hours to look for birds.
- Those birding hours must take place between May 3 to May 17, 2020.
- Your Big Days list of species must be received by Audubon no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Please email list to lcarberry@asri.org.
6. BIRDING ETHICS
v Bird species must be conclusively identified by sight or sound.
v You may not intentionally flush birds or otherwise participate in unethical behavior
while participating in any Audubon event.
v If you know the nesting site of any species, you may not approach the nest within
flushing distance.
v Participants are on their honor when reporting sightings of birds.
v Electronic or recorded birdcalls may not be used.
v You are encouraged to contribute your data to Cornell Laboratory’s Ebird ri
https://ebird.org/region/US-RI?yr=all
7. SAFETY
To limit the spread of COVID 19, social distancing guidelines apply, bring your masks if you leave home, and avoid crowds. https://www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/press-room/NRPA-statement-on-using-parks-and-open-space-while-maintaining-social-distancing/
Do not trespass on private property, break any laws, government orders or landowner closures.
