The State of The Birds Report and Other News

Have you been wondering where your Bird School Project updates have been? The answer is here!

From State of the Birds 2014

We have been working for the last 2 weeks in the high country wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains teaching new college students about the mountains and how to live in the woods and live with each other. It has been great! The teaching and the birding have both been phenomenal. We saw Clark's Nutcrackers (a distinct alpine bird in the summer), Northern Goshawks (COOL!), and a variety of other avian friends such as the Northern Flicker, the Gray-Crowned Rosy Finch, and the Pipit.

Unfortunately (or Fortunately), we have had no computer access for many days. However, we have a few days off before we head out and lead a second, and final, two-week session. So we have a bit of time to give you all an update!

From State of the Birds 2014

First of all, our fundraising efforts have continued at a steady pace and we are nearing our goal! We have raised $3,890! Thank you so much to everyone that contributed. We feel so supported by so many people and are excited to turn your generosity into positive and memorable experiences for the students we visit. If you can, please continue to spread the word to your friends. We'd appreciate it!

Next, some interesting (and at times grim) news just came out regarding birds and conservation in the US.  The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, along with pretty much every major stakeholding organization in bird conservation sponsored this 5th annual project entitled "The State of the Birds 2014." If you are interested in current statistics regarding birds, mortality, and conservation, please read it. It will give readers a greater understanding of the current status of birds and conservation efforts and will help to explain the importance of and reasoning behind our Bird School Project.

From State of the Birds 2014

As for our tour schedule, we have schools booked from Far North California (near the Lost Coast) down to the bay area. We have several schools that are interested all the way down to Carmel but still need to confirm dates with them. And we have a couple interested schools in southern California but are still in need of more schools in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Please let us know if you have connections to schools or teachers in these areas!

That's all for now. We will be leaving again in a few days but will be back Sept. 25th with more words to share. Thanks for following us and for all your support. Keep spreading the word!

Love and Gratitude,
Kevin and Darrow