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PLEASE NOTE:  Only REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS may use WSB materials or make reference to the World Series of Birding©           
                          
           28th Annual World Series of Birding®

The 27th annual World Series of Birding, North America’s premier conservation event, was held Saturday, May 15, 2010.  This event has changed the birding landscape and raised over $9,000,000 for bird conservation throughout the world.  Join forces and form a team, pledge a team, or sponsor a team.  Every species found, every dollar raised preserves and protects critical species habitat. 

The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program is asking for your help. As a WSBer, you will spend the coming days scouting the state for as many species as possible, diligently noting their locations, behaviors and use of habitat. That information will pay off in spades on the Big Day, when you will rack up scores of species and raise thousands of dollars for conservation causes.  But there is even more you can do with this information. Consider stretching your conservation “currency” just a bit further and submit your sightings of rare species to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. This information will help state biologists identify critical areas for species of conservation concern so that they may be protected to the highest degree. Of particular interest are breeding sightings of the species listed, especially if they occur in areas that aren’t likely to be visited often by birders or scientists. You can download the sighting report.  Thank you so much for helping NJ Fish & Wildlife with this information!

2011 Game Plan Booklet

2011 Corporate Sponsors

Introduction

• Important Dates
• Media List                        

Media Clips

Interview with Pete Dunne (Press of Atlantic City, May 2010)

• "Opposable Chums" trailer: A film by Jason Kessler
• National Geographic: Bird Blitz
• The Martha Stewart Show: Steiner Merlin Youth Team
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
• Facts & Figures
• Ethics
• Playing Field
• Levels of Competition*
• Registration Information & Fees
• Rules
• Great Swamp Rules & Regulations
• Great Swamp Parking Areas for WSB

• 95% Rule
  
  
  

  * Important Note for Level 2 (Non-Competing Teams or Individuals)
  Everyone must register in order to participate in this event.  There is no registration fee for Level 2, but everyone is expected to raise pledges for NJ Audubon.  You may download the pledge sheet from this site.  You may not use the event for any other purpose, project, or fundraising that does not directly benefit NJ Audubon unless you are registered as a competiting team.  Regardless of level, all participants must follow the rules of the competition.  
  
  Anyone under the age of 18 who registers under Level 2, must include contact information of an adult mentor and/or adult driver(s) over the age of 25 on their entry form and a hold harmless agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CAPE MAY FOOTRACE

The annual Cape May Footrace coincides with the World Series of Birding. Expect street closures (see maps below) from 7:30 a.m. to about 11 a.m. in certain areas in Cape May.

Cape May Footrace - Map 1                    Cape May Footrace - Map 2


Tools

• Swap Meet Notes - 2010 (pdf version)
• Swap Meet Notes - 2010 (plain text version - Word File)
• Corporate Sponsorship
• Securing Sponsorship
• Logistics Planning
• How to Raise $$$
• Blueprint for a New Jersey Big Day
• Birding Forecast
• Endangered & Threatened Species - NJ Fish & Wildlife
• DVOC / eBird Scouting Reports

Forms     

• Entry Application Registration Deadline - April 25, 2011
• Hold Harmless Agreement
• Join A Center Team
• Make A Pledge to New Jersey Audubon
• Pledge Form
• Checklist
• Write-in Sighting Report

• History of the World Series of Birding
• Historical Results
• Hall of Fame
• Cumulative Bird List (1984 - 2010)
  

Make a World Series of Birding Pledge for NJ Audubon!

Hundreds of birders from around the globe will scour our state, from High Point to Cape May Point and everywhere in between, in search of as many bird species as they can find, in order to raise as much money as possible for wildlife conservation.  With the help of people like you, who pledge to New Jersey Audubon, every bird counted means more dollars for New Jersey Audubon's conservation, research and environmental education initiatives.  To find out how you can pledge our efforts, click here. 

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If you have any questions about the event please contact Sheila Lego or Marleen Murgitroyde at 609.884.2736 or send an email .