Alameda County 2008 Big Year

Bob Power threw down the gauntlet.  How many birds can you see in 2008 in Alameda County?  A few intrepid birders kicked around the dirt, and then picked it up - the gauntlet, that is.  And so the Alameda County 2008 Big Year was born.  Bob was off and running, with a bunch of unusual birds - Northern Waterthrush, Virginia Rail, Ferruginous Hawk, Palm Warbler.  Will anyone be able to catch him?

How it works

We'll keep track of sightings on the bird list here on this web site, including,  for unusual birds the name of the person first sighting it, and where it was seen.  But we can only do that if you'll post your sightings to EBB.  Since the real idea is to help folks see birds in Alameda County, please share your sightings!  Bob will check with those playing the game at the end of every month to get their county totals.  To get your name on his list, send him an e-mail!  E-mail Bob Power. 

Questions about rules, prizes, how to skip work to go birding, etc. should go to Bob Power!

 

 

Navigating

Want to see a list of birds seen in the county in 2008?  Click the button!          

Want a list of participants in the big race, with their current standing?  Click the button!
                      

If you see an unusual bird, no fair keeping it a secret.  Post your sightings on EBB, or it won't count.  If you're not an EBB member, learn how by clicking the button!     

Check out some photographs of birds seen in the county this year!