Resources to Guide Your Birdathon Experience
We are here to help you get started! We've broken down these resources into a few different categories. We'll also be sharing tips and advice to participants via messages mid-campaign.
Fundraising Resources
Access a Fundraising Toolkit with tips, message templates, and sample social media posts you can share about the campaign | View the toolkit
Learn how to send donor invitations to your network directly from your fundraising page | Watch Video
Getting Started with Birding
Download the Merlin Bird ID app to help you identify species and learn what's expected in your area | Get the app
Check out the Anti-racist Collective of Avid Birders’ Intro to Bird ID workshop, led by Derek Allard | Watch the video
Expand Your Birding Experience
Interested in virtual birding? Check out this list of birding livestreams. | Get the birding livestream playlist
Want to contribute to community science efforts? Consider downloading eBird or iNaturalist and challenging yourself to see how many birding checklists you can submit! | Learn about eBird | Learn about iNaturalist
Team Captain Resources
To help you plan and communicate details about your event, check out our In-Person Birding Event Considerations and Template document. | View the template
Planning to bird-in-place and want to be intentional about including disabled birders? Check out this blog post for steps to create an accessible and inclusive stationary birding event. | Read the blog
For an in-person event, check out our Belonging, Accessibility, Safety, and Equity Guide. It's a work in progress but provides helpful tips for trip leaders! | Read the guide
Discover how you can use your Team Dashboard to communicate with your team! | Watch a Tutorial Video
