LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) — Bird watchers could earn up to a $1,000 prize by participating in a first-ever “Birding Bowl” in Nebraska.
The free, statewide birding competition will take place throughout May, which is Nebraska Bird Month.
In the competition, bird watchers log their observations into a web-based “eBird” system, which provides data for bird conservation while also tracking species across the state.
People can participate as individuals or as part of a team, but they must choose a category in which to participate:
- Fledgling Flock — for youth groups, introducing them to birding.
- Backyard Birder — for households that enjoy watching birds from their home.
- Dabbling Birder — for beginner-to-casual birders.
- Competitive Birder — for those who like to observe the most bird species.
Participants can win prizes ranging from bird feeders and a pair of binoculars, to up to a $1,000 cash prize.
To register and learn more about the Nebraska Birding Bowl, go to birdtrail.outdoornebraska.gov/birdingbowl.
The event is sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, along with Audubon Great Plains and the Wild Bird Habitat Store.
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