Date: 4/24/25 5:08 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Bird for Brad Day: May 1
The 2025 Missouri Birding Challenge begins May 1.
Not coincidentally, May 1, the anniversary of his death, has been
designated as “Bird for Brad Day” as an annual tribute and recognition of
Brad Jacobs’ contributions to ornithology and birding in Missouri and
throughout the western hemisphere. Brad was a past MDC State
Ornithologist, a birding mentor to many in Missouri and beyond, a great
friend, and a humble, helpful birder.
How do we celebrate Bird for Brad Day? Go birding May 1!
Sarah Kendrick, Brad’s successor as State Ornithologist, tells us: There
is no better way to honor Brad’s memory than getting outdoors during
migration and enjoying the day and seeing some birds. Simply bird anytime
on May 1 and *share your eBird checklist* with *birdforbrad*. You can
definitely count any checklists submitted on May 1 for the Missouri Birding
Challenge too, if you are registered for the event. All Birding Challenge
checklists will be submitted on eBird, so an extra share is all it takes –
all instructions and eBird how-to docs are on the Challenge website.
For a synopsis of Brad’s career and contributions to ornithology see the
article, “Rudolf Bennitt Award Recipient: Brad Jacobs” in the December 2016
issue of *The Bluebird* , and more at
https://partnersinflight.org/brad-jacobs/.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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