Start now! Conococheague Audubon Society invites local youth ages 5 – 18 to participate in either or both of these contests.
Longest Bird Species List of the Year: From December 1, 2023 through October 14, 2024, keep a detailed list of each different bird species you see. Note the date, the common name of the bird, and where you saw it. Some examples of entries might be:
12/12/23; Dark-eyed Junco; behind our house.
01/09/24; Tundra Swan; Bender’s Pond.
05/19/24; Great Egret; Dover, DE (Bombay Hook Wildlife National Refuge).
You only need to note when you first see the bird. On October 14, 2024, you will deliver your bird species list to Immediate Past President, Terri Kochert, at our regular CAS monthly meeting.
Best Bird Photo of the Year: This contest involves you taking photographs of any backyard birds, ducks, geese, etc., you see with your phone or camera. From December 1, 2023 through October 14, 2024, take a picture of any bird (hawk, owl, duck, songbird, etc.). On October 14, 2024, you will deliver up to three of your favorite photos (5” X 7” size) to Terri Kochert at our regular CAS monthly meeting. A CAS panel will determine which photos are the best.
Prizes: There will be first-, second- and third-place winners for each level of both contests. First-place winners will earn $50 each; second-place winners earn $35 each; and third-place winners earn $25 each. Awards will be granted on Nov. 11, 2024 at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Please note: We need your parent’s/guardian’s permission for you to enter the contest and for us to report selected information about you to our members and the public. Your parent/guardian must also affirm your entries comply with the rules.
For full details, see the contest information and permission slip files.
Longest Bird List of the Year 2023-2024
Addendum to Longest Bird List of the Year 2023-2024
Permission Slip for Longest Bird List of 2023-2024
Best Photo of the Year 2023-2024
Permission Slip for Best Photo of the Year 2023-2024
Contact Information for both contests for 2023-2024
To See Winners from 2022-2023 click here
To See Winners from 2021-2022 click here