2025 I BIRD NY Challenge Submission Form |
Directions and Rules
Directions:
Birding is an activity enjoyed by many New Yorkers of all ages and abilities, and is a great way to connect with the outdoors. Did you know that the wide array of habitats in New York supports more than 450 different species of birds? Use your observation skills and join the I BIRD NY Challenge by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York State. For each bird you find, complete the bird log on this entry sheet and submit back to DEC.
Want to make the Challenge more challenging? Try these fun ideas:
* Identify all ten birds at a New York State Birding Trail location near you (you can find a handy map and list at www.IBIRDNY.org !)
*Identify ten waterfowl, or ten raptors, or ten songbirds.
*Identify only yellow birds, or only brown birds (or any color you'd like!)
After successfully completing this challenge, you will be given a patch and completion certificate and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes! Both youth and adult winners will be selected.
Want to make the Challenge more challenging? Try these fun ideas:
* Identify all ten birds at a New York State Birding Trail location near you (you can find a handy map and list at www.IBIRDNY.org !)
*Identify ten waterfowl, or ten raptors, or ten songbirds.
*Identify only yellow birds, or only brown birds (or any color you'd like!)
After successfully completing this challenge, you will be given a patch and completion certificate and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes! Both youth and adult winners will be selected.
Bonus: Submit a photo documenting your I BIRD NY Challenge experience and earn an extra entry in the prize giveaway.
Rules (For complete rules, visit www.IBIRDNY.org):
1. Challenge open to all ages.
2. One entry per person.
3. Challenge open March 1 through November 1.
4. All entries must be received by November 15.
2. One entry per person.
3. Challenge open March 1 through November 1.
4. All entries must be received by November 15.