23rd Annual Birding Classic

The biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the U.S.!
2019 Tournament Dates: April 15 - May 15, 2019

2019 Birding Classic Final Results

Photos from the Field - 2019 Teams

2019 official artwork by Clemente Guzman, III (Cactus Wren)

Mark Your Calendar for the 24th Annual Birding Classic: April 15-May15, 2020

What Is It?

• Birders of all ages and levels of experience 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!

How to Participate gives you a step-by-step guide to help your team during the tournament.

Visit Tournament Advice tips on mentoring youth teams, advice from former winners on how to run a successful Big Day or the Weeklong tournament,and  pointers on birding with blind or visually impaired birders.

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!

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Have questions? Visit the contact section to talk directly to Birding Classic staff.