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ADULT AWARDS |
| Grand Prize |
Trip for 4 Team Participants in Ecuador sponsored by Tropical Birding.
The Andes Introtour is scheduled for August 2009. It is a fabulous 8-day tour to see some of the most beautiful birds of the world, including the famous Andean Cock-of-the-Rock with accommodations at the Tandayapa
Bird Lodge. Every team bringing in $1,000 or more will have its name
placed in a drawing for the Grand Prize. For the first $1,000 of a
Birdathon Team's donations, that team is awarded one chance in the
drawing, and for each additional $500 in donations, the team is awarded
one additional chance to win.
Winning Team: Muddy Buddies
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Oberholser Cup for the Most Birds Identified |
| 1st |
Lodging for 2 persons for 2 nights at the Fite Ranch Bed & Breakfast, which borders the Bosque Del Apache NWR;
Behind the scenes tour for the Team at Bosque Del Apache NWR in New Mexico by Phil Norton
Winning Team: LTVBC: 155 species
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| 2nd |
All day birding tour for winter 2008 or spring 2009 for 4 at the King Ranch
Winning Team: Muddy Buddies: 140 species |
| Special Award |
The Houston Audubon Hawks, a Youth Team, actually counted the most birds. They started at 3:00 in the morning to begin their Birdathon Day and counted 169 species. So they are being awarded a Guided Birding Day at Mad Island Marsh Area for up to 8 Persons by Brent Ortego. |
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Whittington Award for Most Money Raised |
| 1st |
Overnight stay at Sloan Sisters Ranch in 1883 ranch house along San Saba River with birding in TX Hill Country's scenic
tranquility;
Two nights stay at the Creek Cottage Bed & Breakfast and birding at the Millican Ranch in Bend, Texas
Winning Team: Three Cranes and a Curlew |
| 2nd |
Two rooms for one night or one room for two nights at the Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay
Whooping Crane/Coasting Birding Tour for 4 aboard the Skimmer
Winning Team: Baker Blue Jays
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3rd
Tie |
Canoe trip down the Neches River for 4 guided by Gina Donovan, canoes provided
Winning Team: Phab Phour Phalaropes
Two-night stay for 4 guests at the Alamo Inn in the Valley
Winning Team: Avid Avosits |
| Special Recognition |
Three Cranes and a Curlew. Based on the final tabulation of results,
Three Cranes and a Curlew set a Birdathon record for most money ever raised by a single team -- over $9,375. |
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Most Pledges Received |
| 1st |
2-3 night stay for team at Camp Waluta, Silsbee, Texas;
Ranger guided kayak/canoe trip through Franklin Lake, Big Thicket National Preserve at Kountze, Texas for 2
Winning Team: LTVBC |
| 2nd |
All day tour for 2 with lunch at the Fennessey Ranch, Fall 2008 or Spring 2009
Winning Team: Three Cranes and a Curlew |
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Best Bird |
| 1st |
One day birding tour of the Hershey Ranch in Stonewall, Texas and nearby birding spots with Bill Lindemann
Winning Team: Quintana Perchers: Curve-billed Thrasher at Quintana Sanctuary, the last known sighting occurring in 1993 |
| 2nd |
Shorebird tour with Cin-Ty Lee
Winning Team: Northern Harriers: Black Scoter at Bolivar Flats
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| 3rd |
Galveston Day Sail with Gretchen and Mike Thoman, and dinner for 2 at Carol's at Cat Springs
Winning Team: Honeyguides: Chuck-will's-widow on the Katy Prairie
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Most Mockingbirds Seen |
Chef's 5-course tasting dinner with wine pairings for 2 at the Mockingbird Bistro
Winning Team: Sharp Shins: 114 Mockingbirds |
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Sanctuary Bird Sightings |
Two nights at John Carnew's Bolivar Beach house; One day of birding for 4 with Winnie Burkett
Winning Team: Muddy Buddies: 112 species |
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Magic Moment/Funniest Story |
| a) |
$50 Gift Certificate to Ashiana's Fine Indian Cuisine
Winning Team: Rockport Hummers: funniest stories |
| b) |
Behind the Scenes Tour of Trinity River NWR featuring Rafinesque's Big Eared Bat Colony and State Champion Trees
Winning Team: Sharp Shins: funniest story/poem |
| c) |
Two night stay for 4 at Vieh's Bed and Breakfast in San Benito, TX
Winning Team: Three Quacks: funniest story |
| d) |
$50 Gift Certificate to Wild Birds Unlimited
Winning Team: Raven Maniacs: magic moment - white morph egret with pictures |
| e) |
Behind the Scenes Tour of Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Winning Team: Wandering Warblers: "worst luck award"? |
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Sitting Duck Award |
One night stay for 4 at Rio Frio Lodging's Hideaway, 4 Bat Flight T-shirts, Birding/Bluebird Nest Box Tour, Bat Flight tour for 4
Winning Team: Avid Avosits: 78 species |
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Pterodactyl Award |
$25 Gift Certificate to the Blue Willow Bookshop
in Memorial
Winner: Bill Harwell |
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Most Entertaining Team Picture |
One cabin for 4 people, 3-4 nights during off-season at Neal's Lodge in Concan, Texas
Winning Team: Rockport Hummers
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Special Award |
| First person ever kicked off of a Birdathon team because she got carsick and turned a little green: Flo Hannah. She was awarded a gift subscription to Birds and Blooms magazine. |
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DRAWINGS |
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Birdathon Rookie Award |
| a) |
One person, ½ day trip of their choice with Penfeathers
Winner: Jet Prendeville |
| b) |
Manicure at Beautique Day Spa and Salon
Winner: Bruce Evans |
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Donor Award Drawing |
$80 Gift Certificate to Rainbow Lodge
Winner: Paula Wynhoff |
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Drawings for All Teams that Raised less than $1,000 |
| a) |
Two tickets to the Alley Theatre
Winner: Three Quacks |
| b) |
$25 Gift Certificate to Corelli's Italian Restaurant
Winner: Birders of Paradise |
| c) |
Fiesta for 2 at Guadalajara Hacienda
Winner: Meadowlarks |
| d) |
$40 Gift certificate to The Raven Grill
Winner: Northern Harriers |
| e) |
Private tour of Saint Arnold Brewery and 2 Tickets to Stages Theatre
Winner: Quintana Perchers |
| f) |
2 Birdhouses from Bass Pro and a book on Europe, Russia, China, and Japan
Winner: Carolina Wrens |
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Drawings for All Teams that Raised more than $1,000 and Haven't Won in Two of the Other Categories |
| a) |
Two tickets to a performance of the Houston Ballet and a free haircut and blow-dry at the Robert Lanzini Salon
Winner: Wandering Warblers |
| b) |
Two night stay for 2 at the Breakers Bed and Breakfast for Birders at Bolivar.
Winner: Sparrow Spotters |
| c) |
Two night stay for two at Utopia on the River Bed and Breakfast
Winner: Honeyguides |
| d) |
Full day of birding for up to 5 people compliments of Glenn Olsen
Winner: Audubon Orioles |
| e) |
Tickets and parking pass for a Houston Astros game for 4
Winner: Phab Phour Phalaropes |
| f) |
$100 Gift Certificate to Carmelo's Ristorante
Winner: Raven Maniacs |
| g) |
$250 Gift Certificate to the Houston Camera Exchange
Winner: Baker Blue Jays |
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YOUTH AWARD AND DRAWINGS |
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Fledgling Award |
Family Membership to the Houston Zoo
Winner: Ananth Puduvalli: 6 1/2 years old |
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Youth Drawings |
| a) |
8 tickets to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Winner: Houston Audubon Accipiters |
| b) |
2 tickets to a day cruise on the Colonel of Galveston, a $20 certificate to James Coney Island, and a $20 power card to Dave and Buster's
Winner: Barbirdians |
| c) |
5 AMC movie tickets
Winner: Boy Scout Troop 483 |
| d) |
3 pair of binoculars donated by Eagle Optics
Winner: Cub Scout Pack 1179, Den 3 |
| e) |
5 AMC movie tickets
Winner: Hawk Eyes |
| f) |
8 tickets to the Rainforest Pyramid at Moody Gardens
Winner: Houston Audubon Hawks |
| g) |
$20 Gift Certificate to Picnic and an REI camping and boating rental
Winner: Chipper Cheetahs |
| h) |
One Houston Texans mini-helmet, a signed Houston Texans Football, and Cap Rack, and a Conservation Message from Mary Anne Weber
Winner: Golden Eagles |
