Join the Bird Observatory's birdathon, the California Fall Challenge!

This is our 11th annual California Fall Challenge! It is a classic "birdathon" event, much like a walk-a-thon. Participants gather pledges from friends, family and co-workers and then count the number of bird species they hear or see in a 24-hour period, within one California County any time between September 15 and October 14.

The California Fall Challenge is the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory's most important fundraiser. The money raised helps to fund the Bird Observatory's programs. The Fall Challenge supports the programs that apply science to the problems of saving birds and their habitats. It is almost entirely run by a team of dedicated volunteers, led this year by Board Member Lisa Myers. This year the challenge is to raise $50,000 and your support is vital to helping the Bird Observatory reach it's goal for 2007.

We have provided many fun and exciting ways you can participate or show your support.

Organized Trips: Sign up for one of our organized trips planned in several different California counties.
Team Neotropic: Support the next generation of birders and neotropical migrants.
Get a T-Shirt: Special California Fall Challenge T-Shirts have been designed for this Bird Observatory event.
Prizes: Fantastic prizes have been donated in support of your fundraising efforts.

Form Your Own Team

Support a Fundraiser

Annual Membership Meeting and California Fall Challenge 2007 Awards Celebration