Birdathon 2026
Birdathon is Houston Audubon’s community fundraiser where teams of all skill levels are encouraged to get out in nature and count birds while raising funds for Houston Audubon’s mission. This event puts the FUN in fundraising! Your support will help us protect birds through habitat restoration, surveying and monitoring, nature education, supporting bird-friendly communities, and advocacy efforts.
Important Dates
- Registration/Fundraising opens Monday, March 23.
- Birding Period: April 11 - May 11
- Donations and team report must be submitted by midnight on May 14.
This Year's Awards
Oberholser Award (most species identified)
Private boat tour of Evia Island with Wyatt Egelhoff
Whittington Award (most funds raised)
Team prize: $200 Gift Card for Pappas Restaurants
Individual prize: Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars, provided by Vortex Optics.
Best Team Photo: Voted by public online
Best Team Name: Voted by public online
Birdathon for the Classroom
Ignite a passion for nature with Birdathon for the Classroom, a hands-on experience designed to connect students with the natural world through the magic of spring migration. More than just birdwatching, this program fosters environmental stewardship and personal growth while directly supporting TEKS objectives (Organisms and Environments) for elementary and middle schoolers. By exploring migration, biodiversity, and animal adaptations, your students will see their science curriculum come to life!
Thank you to our supporting sponsor!
