Bird-a-thon Incentives & Awards
Up for a little competition? Here's what you and your team are working toward.
Individual Awards
Young Birder
Any participant under 18 who raises $200 or more.
- Incentive: Mass Audubon swag from the Mass Audubon Shop.
- Young Birder Icon on your Bird-a-thon profile page.
Feathered Friend
Any individual participant who raises $125+.
- Includes: A keepsake Bird-a-thon t-shirt.
- Feathered Friend Icon on your Bird-a-thon profile page.
High Flyer
Any individual participant who raises $500+.
- Incentives include all of the above benefits, plus:
- Complimentary registration to an online Mass Audubon educational program.
- High Flyer Icon on your Bird-a-thon profile page.
Mighty Migrant
Any individual participant who raises $1,000+.
- Incentives include all of the above benefits, plus:
- Recognition on the Bird-a-thon results page.
- An invitation to join one of two special group birding outings, led by a member of the Bird Conservation Leadership Team.
- Mighty Migrant Icon on your Bird-a-thon profile page.
Eagle Eye
Any individual participant who raises $2,500+.
- Incentives include all of the above benefits, plus:
- The choice of one print from a selection of drawings by Massachusetts-based illustrator Avery Whitlock.
- Eagle Eye Icon on your Bird-a-thon profile page.
Winged Warrior
Any individual participant who raises $5,000+.
- Incentives include all of the above benefits, plus:
- An invitation for you and one guest to a join a VIP Birding Experience with Mass Audubon’s President David O’Neill.
Statewide Top Individual Fundraiser
The individual participant who raises the most money across the state.
- Incentive: a curated gift from the Mass Audubon Gift Shop.
Team Fundraising Awards
Hatheway Cup
Trophy awarded to the team that raises the most money.
Taking Flight Cup
Trophy awarded to the 2nd place team for the most money raised.
Team Spirit Award
Given to the team with the greatest ratio of fundraisers to team members.
Team Birding Awards
Brewster Cup
Trophy awarded to the team that records the greatest number of species during Bird-a-thon according to the Official Bird-a-thon Rules.
Forbush Award
Plaque awarded to the team with the second highest number of species recorded during Bird-a-thon.
County Cup
Trophy awarded to the team with the highest percentage of the Birding Par Value Number for a chosen county in Massachusetts. Learn more about County Cup
Sitting Duck Award
Trophy awarded to the team who records the greatest number of species while staying within a 25-foot diameter circle.
Carbon-Free Chickadee
Any team member who remains carbon-free while participating in Bird-a-thon will receive special recognition on the Bird-a-thon results page.
Nature Activity Awards
Devoted Dove Award
Certificate awarded to the team with the most Nature Activity Points.
Faithful Flycatcher Award
Certificate awarded to the team with the second most Nature Activity Points.