The Great Texas Birding Classic
22nd Annual Birding Classic
Tournament dates: April 15 – May 15, 2018
The world’s biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the U.S.!
2018 Official Team Rosters
Conservation Grant Project Submission Deadline: May 1, 2018
- 2018 official artwork by Allie Rowland (Groove-billed Ani)
Visit Tournament Advice for:
- Tips on mentoring youth teams
- Advice from former winning teams
- Pointers on how to promote your site or team during the event
This event is made possible by donations from event sponsors Toyota and the Texas Ornithological Society, Awards Ceremony sponsor Audubon Texas, and team registration fees and corporate and community team sponsorship. Habitat conservation grants awarded are funded through Event Sponsorship and registration fees. The birds are counting on you!
What is the Birding Classic? Who can join the fun?
- All levels and ages of birders are welcome to join this Texas birdwatching event during the amazing spring migration.
- There's a tournament category for everyone - from the beginning backyard birder to the competitive lister!
- Registration fees raise money for Texas bird and birding conservation project grants.
- Gather your team, register, and go birding - it's truly that simple.
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Mission Statement
To increase appreciation, understanding, and conservation of birds through education, recreation, nature tourism, and conservation fundraising.
Thanks to all of the teams, youth mentors, event sponsors Texas Ornithological Society, Toyota, Swarovski Optik, and Awards Ceremonies sponsor Audubon Texas for making 2017 an outstanding success!