My200BirdYear
Haven’t signed up for our #My200BirdYear challenge yet? Don’t worry, your journey to seeing 200 species in 2021 starts here!
Your journey to seeing 200 species in 2021 starts here!
WHAT IS IT?
● It’s very, very simple – we challenge YOU to see 200 species of bird during 2021.
● YOU set your own geographical restrictions – birds seen on your local patch, in your county, or bird club area, across the whole UK, or beyond. It’s up to you.
● YOU decide what and what not to tick. You don’t have to run anything past a records committee – just your conscience!
● YOU shape it to suit your lifestyle, location, lockdown restrictions, etc. For example, count subspecies, to make the target more attainable. Or only count birds you’ve photographed, if you’ve found it too easy before.
WHY TAKE PART?
● You’ll improve your ID skills, fieldcraft and all-round bird knowledge.
● You’ll forge a closer connection with nature.
● You’ll boost your mental health.
● You’ll get plenty of exercise and help yourself to stay healthy.
● You’ll become part of a birdwatching community, online and in real life.
● You’ll get a huge sense of achievement.
● You’ll ENJOY IT!
HOW DO I GET STARTED? It’s very simple…
● Go to birdwatching.co.uk/my-200-sign-up
● Complete the form there, and you’re signed up – if you do so before the end of February 2021, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of CELESTRON TrailSeeker ED 8x32 Binoculars.
● Keep an eye on our website at birdwatching.co.uk for regular updates, tips, advice and more.
● Join our dedicated Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/My200BirdYear, to exchange sightings, photos and birding knowledge.
● Buy Bird Watching magazine for monthly features on the which species to look for, when, and where, and how to identify them when you do see them.
● Download our target list at birdwatching.co.uk/target-list/
● Get out there, and watch birds! Good luck!