Here’s how it works:

• 25 yard bird species reported: Certificate mailed or presented at the next membership meeting and mention is made in the Blackhawk Watch.
• 50 yard bird species reported: A plaque is presented at the next meeting and mention is made in the Blackhawk Watch.
• 75 yard bird species reported: an addendum to the plaque is awarded at a membership meeting and mention is made in the Blackhawk Watch.
• 100 yard bird species reported: A second plaque – larger and more ornate than the first – is awarded at a membership meeting and mention is made in the Blackhawk Watch.
• 125 yard bird species reported: An addendum to the large plaque is awarded at a membership meeting and mention is made in the Blackhawk Watch.

The program:

• Encourages members to recognize the value of their own backyard birding,
• Raises an awareness of NAAS member activities among NAAS membership,
• Encourages people to increase bird feeders and bird friendly plants in their yard,
• Prep folks for Project Feeder Watch: https://join.birds.cornell.edu/page/33514/donate/1?locale=en-US
• Gather feeder watch participants for our Christmas Bird Counts (CBC)
• Get more people who aren’t doing a yard list to start.

This program is sponsored by Rich and Nanette Armstrong richarmstrong47@gmail.com