$245
Raised of $600
Based on 100 estimated bird species each worth $2.45
Abbey Carnell
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Participating in San Diego Birdathon 2025
Apr 11 - May 11, 2025
Member of Wild Birds Unlimited
Counting Birds for Conservation
San Diego county is the most biodiverse county in the United States, boasting the highest population of bird species in America. Unique biodiversity like this deserves to be protected. That’s why I am excited to take part in the San Diego Birdathon! It’s a birding challenge supporting San Diego Bird Alliance’s local conservation, education, and advocacy efforts that benefit birds, other wildlife, and all who enjoy them.
I'm proud to help protect endangered birds like the California Least Tern, Ridgway's Rail, and Belding's Savannah Sparrow by counting as many bird species as I can in 24 hours (April 12-13) during my Birdathon. I will be part of the Wild Birds Unlimited Team for this effort, and continue birding on my own for the duration of the Birdathon period.
Please consider supporting my efforts by giving to my page. You can pledge per bird species I see or make a flat donation (both are tax-deductible). Every dollar counts for our feathered friends! Thank you.
Abbey Carnell
2 days ago
Spotted some European starlings. Boooooo 👎🏼 think they’re the ones who have been pooping on my car.
Abbey Carnell
3 days ago
I’ve been birding on my own casually since then and haven’t spotted any new species. I will say I took a break and visited my cousin in New York, where I was so pleased to spot the following (I know they don’t count for the Birdathon, but where else am I going to share my exciting bird news?):
Blue Jay in Central Park: Growing up on the west coast, I hadn’t seen one before! So this was so very exciting.
Bonaparte’s Gull from the Staten Island Ferry: This one was such a surprise! My gosh what a beautiful bird. Honestly my favourite gull I’ve seen to date. Such an interesting coloring.
Woodcock in Bryant’s Park: This was my favourite sighting of the trip. I’d seen that there were woodcock in this park from reported sightings online but wasn’t sure I’d be so lucky. Lo and behold, there he was! I got to see him do his little dance and everything. I also enjoyed chatting with a lovely fellow birder in the park about this great guy.
I also spotted a juvenile rock pigeon in Washington Square and you cannot tell me this little guy isn’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen 😭
Abbey Carnell
3 days ago
I’m excited to share that my team spotted at least 105 birds across all locations during our 24 hour period!
More to come!
Here’s my favourite photo from the Birdathon of the red capped Amazon. So incredible to get so close!
