ALABAMA BIRD SEARCH CHALLENGE
YOUTH COMPETITION 2025
We are excited to announce the second annual Alabama Bird Search–Youth Challenge (ABS) and T-shirt Art Contest. During this state-wide, competitive birding event, youth teams ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school will compete against other teams in their age division for most species identified, among other categories, for prizes and recognition. A T-shirt art contest will also feature the grand prize-winning art on the event’s T-shirt next year.
The event will end in a recognition and awards picnic at Turkey Creek Preserve on Apr. 27th, 2025 at 2pm.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Do you love birds, nature, or being outside? Are you looking for a great excuse to spend time outdoors with the kids in your life? Do you want to pass your passion for birding on to the next generation? Through this state-wide competition, it ’s goal to allow Alabama’s youth to learn about the state’s great biodiversity of native birds, get outside enjoy a new sport and spend time with friends and family in nature. Together, with your help, we can raise the next generation of nature lovers and conservationists.
NORTHERN CARDINALS
Belen Bilgic Schneider / Audubon Photography Awards
NEED-TO-KNOW
T-shirt Art Contest submission deadline- March 21st, 2025
Team registration deadline- April 1st, 2025
Deadline to Submit Waiver & General Release- April 17th, 2025
Competition Window- April 18–27th, 2025
Teams choose a contiguous 24-hour period during this timeDeadline for teams to submit in advance- April 26th, 2025
Awards & Recognition Picnic -April 27, 2025, at 2pm at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
LOCATION
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson, AL 35126
Important Contact Information
Jess Searcy – ABS Coordinator
Mobile: 404-558-2837 (Important: please text before calling to ensure your call is answered)
alabamabirdsearch@gmail.com