Date: 5/2/25 11:01 am From: Wentzel, Doug <djw105...> Subject: Countdown to Birding Cup 2025
Greetings all,
Five hours and counting to the start of Birding Cup 2025! At last tally we have 95 birders on 25 teams that will take to the field this evening at 7 pm to begin the 24 hours of the Birding Cup and the associated categories like the Birding Boot, County Cup, Potter Mug and the Micro Cup. Plus another 20 individuals further afield contributing as Global Birders. All funds raised this year will be used for grassland bird habitat enhancement at Musser Gap! Thanks to all those Bird Club members who are joining the fun this evening and to those that are <https://give.psu.edu/birding-cup-2025>sponsoring a team <https://www.shaverscreek.org/public-programs-and-events/birding-cup/>. We appreciate you!
Hope to see many of you at the Birding Cup finish line tomorrow at Shaver’s Creek to learn what new surprises turned up in Central PA during the event's 24 hours. I’m especially excited for first time “big day” birders — nothing quite like the experience. For those participating in the event, I wish you safe, responsible and joyous birding!
Best wishes,
Doug
Ps. Thanks to those that answered the call to help with the finish line support on Saturday night. We are all set to welcome the teams.
Doug Wentzel
Program Director & Naturalist
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
The Pennsylvania State University
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669-2114
