Birdathon 2026

We'd like to congratulate all of our teams for making Birdathon 2026 our biggest and most successful Birdathon ever! Our teams raised  $92,245.39 in support of Houston Audubon and helped introduce new people to our mission of protecting birds and the habitats they depend on across the Gulf Coast.

A special thank you to Diana Strassmann and Jeff Smisek for providing generous match donations throughout the competition. It made a huge impact!

Join us in congratulating our winners:

Whittington Team Award (Most funds raised): Out on a Lark with $22,561.92

Whittington Individual Award: Barbara Tilton with $18,617.21

Oberholser Award(Most species identified): One Wattle After Another with 158 species

Best Team Name and Best Team Photo: The Hummingbirders won in both categories.

Thanks to all for a fantastic Birdathon!

Thank you to our supporting sponsor!