COBC is coming up fast! Here's how you can join the action!

[Peter Burke]

COBirders,

It's time to get serious about the 2025 Colorado Birding Challenge! September 6 is just a week from Saturday -- there's still time to register and participate in one of the four categories.

Not sure what the COBC is all about? CFO launched this innovative program five years ago to provide a fun way for birders to get out and see birds while raising funds for CFO programs. There's a competitive aspect, as teams want to see how many species they can find in one Colorado county in 24 hours. There's also a scientific aspect, by generating so many eBird checklists for often underbirded counties, we are contributing to a more detailed understanding of the status and distribution of birds in Colorado. And this year there are prizes for the winning teams in each of the three competitive categories thanks to Front Range Birding and Optics! 

Maybe you're busy that day. You can still take part by supporting one or more teams with either a donation or a pledge for each species that team finds. There are currently 26 teams registered covering an impressive 20 counties. You can visit the COBC Webpage to see the full list and select which team(s) you would like to support.

Good birding,

Peter Burke

CFO Board of Directors

COBC Committee Chair