This is a note from a man currently in northwestern Minnesota, conducting Breeding Bird Surveys, on his way to 30 such surveys in 30 days. He is Noel Cutright, a Milwaukee birder, president of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, and a man dedicated to improving conditions for birds. Please read his short note on his adventure. Check his web site. Help him if you can. The cause is important to all of us.
Jim Williams Wayzata ---- Last year I decided to put some energy toward combining birding with fund raising for bird conservation. For years I've been thinking of doing a whole month's worth of North American Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS). This all came together late last year, and I named my effort the Quad 30 Campaign. I am attempting to complete 30 BBS routes during the 30 days of June to celebrate my more than 30 years of conducting BBSs and in the process raise $30,000 for bird conservation. Specifically, the money will go toward the Important Bird Areas program. I'm also emphaizing the importance of long term bird monitoring programs like the BBS during the Campaign. I'm now in the middle of the Campaign and have completed 11 surveys, starting with 2 in OH (the last 2 days of May), then 2 in WI, and 7 so far in MN. After another week I'll be moving over to Michigan's UP and also 3 more in WI. I invite you to take the journey with me and read of my exploits on my web site that I'm trying to post daily updates. Please visit www.quad30campaign.org Of course, if you would like to make a pledge, please download the form and send it to me or simply email me in some fashion at [email protected] Thanks - Noel Cutright, currently in northwestern MN
