Jake Watching Birds

We're excited to take part in the San Diego Birdathon, 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.

Here's what we're doing:

• Similar to a walkathon where you count steps and raise money, the Birdathon is an opportunity to raise funds for San Diego Bird Alliance as teams count bird species. We are one of several teams participating. You can learn more about the overall Birdathon fundraiser by clicking the logo at the top-left of this page.

• Each team's bird count must take place within a 24 hour period between April 10 and May 10.

• We're going to bird for 24 hours straight. Yes, even at night. Owls and nightjars are active at night, so we'll target those and anything else looking for a midnight snack before the sun rises and after it sets.

• Along with birding, Jake will be attempting his first marathon before the sun rises, covering the 26.2 miles while listening for the calls of these nocturnal species. He will also be aiming to photograph his 600th species. As of 3/8/26, he is at 583.

• We are hoping to raise over $10,000 in donations and observe at least 200 bird species on the day of our Birdathon.

• But our Birdathon doesn't stop there. Our goal for the entirety of the month-long event is 300 total species, and for every 10 we spot, we pledge to collect one bag of trash from San Diego's parks and natural areas.

Please consider supporting our efforts by giving to our page. You can leave a flat donation to our team or make a pledge per species when donating to a team member (both are tax-deductible). Every dollar helps our feathered friends!

We're so grateful for your support on behalf of the birds we love. You can find more information about the San Diego Bird Alliance, their mission, and current conservation initiatives here at their website.