$50

Raised of $50

Based on 50 bird species found each worth $1

Nicole Ellis

50/50 bird species found

Participating in Birdathon for the Congo

May 17-20, 2024

I’m birding for a better world! Can you cheer me on?

I'm excited to be a part of Feminist Bird Club's Birdathon for Congo! Our birding community is coming together to celebrate the inclusive nature of bird joy while fundraising for Friends of the Congo (FOTC), a nonprofit that amplifies, resources and empowers communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis in Congo.

Please help me reach my goal by leaving a flat donation or making a pledge to support my birding efforts! Your support will help provide critical funds for Friends of the Congo. Thank you for considering and stay tuned for my birding updates! 🐦

Nicole Ellis

1 yr. ago

5

bird species found

$1

Per bird species found

$5

Earned

I forgot to include a stop made on Saturday as well! I love this local park because it feels like a get away but is close to home!

Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker

Nicole Ellis

1 yr. ago

20

bird species found

$1

Per bird species found

$20

Earned

It was a joy to keep searching for more new species on Sunday! After four locations, I was exhausted! They’re listed below!

Location 1, +8
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
American Crow
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Common Yellowthroat (LIFER! 🤘🏻✨)


Location 2, +4
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Lark Sparrow (LIFER! 🤘🏻✨)
Brown-headed Cowbird

Location 3, +7
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Swainson’s Hawk
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Western Meadowlark

Location 4, +2
American White Pelican
Willow Flycatcher

Nicole Ellis

1 yr. ago

22

bird species found

$1

Per bird species found

$22

Earned

I spotted several European Starlings and a few Turkey Vultures on my bike ride to work yesterday! (+2) There were also Barn Swallows and American Robins hanging out in the park on campus. (+2)


This morning’s walk by Bluff Lake included so many birds. I’ll list them below. The most special were three Cedar Waxwings who showed up at the end on my walk. (+18)

Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Red-Tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Black-billed Magpie
Tree Swallow
House Wren
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Yellow Warbler

Nicole Ellis

1 yr. ago

3

bird species found

$1

Per bird species found

$3

Earned

The neighborhood House Finches woke me up this morning! A Black-capped chickadee had a sip of water at the bird bath. The House Sparrows joined the yard party shortly after the others.

Donations 1