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More teams, more birds, and more funds raised for bird conservation!<\/h2>\n

Read on for highlights and results from this year’s Great Wisconsin Birdathon.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Team Yes We Pelican!, representing the Feminist Bird Club Madison Chapter, participating in the 2023 Great Wisconsin Birdathon. Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wisconsin\u2019s incredible birding community has done it again! This year\u2019s Great Wisconsin Birdathon saw more than 500 birders come together to raise a record-breaking $122,162 to protect Wisconsin\u2019s birds. These donations support the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin\u2019s Bird Protection Fund<\/a>, which supports Wisconsin\u2019s highest-priority bird conservation projects.<\/p>\n

Our birders, team captains, donors, and sponsors are the reason the Birdathon soars each year. We are grateful to our amazing \u201cflock\u201d for supporting our mission to bring birds back.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Birdathon Report showcases some of the fun stories and successes of the 12th annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon. Enjoy these highlights from our amazing season together. Mark your calendars for the Birdathon to return next spring from April 15th through June 15th!<\/p>\n

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The Connecticut warbler was our 2023 Bird of the Year as part of our efforts to raise awareness about this rapidly declining species. Photo by Dan Behm.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Announcing the 2023 Bird Protection Fund recipients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Great Wisconsin Birdathon supports NRF\u2019s Bird Protection Fund. The funds our birders raise protect Wisconsin\u2019s threatened and endangered birds by creating and protecting habitat, supporting research and monitoring projects, and making bird education and outreach initiatives possible. The Bird Protection Fund Committee, made up of a group of Wisconsin bird conservation experts, helps determine where the funds will have the most positive impact on our birds. We are proud to share this year\u2019s funding recipients:<\/p>\n