[Maine-birds] Fwd: Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory's Kiptopeke Challenge

Hope it's okay to pass this along. Just saw it on Carolinas list. Short notice, but could be fun especially since they are offering free housing. Also seems like a good cause.

Maggie Strickland

Harmony ME

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From: Paul Nasca <63crows@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Subject: Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory's Kiptopeke Challenge
To: carolinabirds@duke.edu

This is a one-time, off-topic, post made with the kind permission of the Carolinabirds list owner. Please reply off-line:

 

Hello Carolina Birders,

Are you up for a challenge?  How about the Kiptopeke Challenge?!

The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO) invites birders of all skill levels to participate in the 19th annual Kiptopeke Challenge (KC) on Saturday, September 21, 2013.

The KC is a fun and friendly "Big Day" birding competition.  Teams compete to identify the greatest number of bird species in a single day within the competition boundary of Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia (including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.)  The purpose of the KC is to increase awareness of fall bird migration on Virginia's Eastern Shore and to help raise funds for the CVWO.

It is easy to get involved and there are several categories in which to compete: 24-Hour, 3-Hour, Youth Team (age 18 and under), and Special Venue.  The event is open to everyone regardless of their birding ability and it only takes two people to form a team. The KC is a great way for participants to utilize their birding skills in support of a non-profit organization dedicated to avian research, habitat conservation, and public education.

Don't let the cost of finding a place to stay deter you from entering this year's KC.  As an added incentive and in appreciation for participating, the CVWO is offering FREE housing to all out-of-state teams!

For more information, a brochure, or to register write to kiptopekechallenge@gmail.com or visit www.cvwo.org.

Sincerely,

Paul Nasca

CVWO Kiptopeke Challenge Coordinator

Fredericksburg, VA

kiptopekechallenge@gmail.com

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