Alabama Bird Search – Youth Challenge (ABS) and T-shirt Art Contest. During this state-wide, twenty-four-hour “Big Day” competitive birding event, youth teams ranging from prekindergarten through high school compete against other teams in their age division for most species identified, among other categories, for prizes and recognition.
We love supporting art and birding of all ages!
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Important Contact Information
Jess Searcy – ABS Volunteer Coordinator, Alabama Audubon Mobile: 404-558-2837 (Important: please text before calling to ensure your call is answered)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Alabama Bird Search Youth Challenge is held over a multiday period coinciding with peak fall migration. Teams of 2-5 kids compete against other teams in their age division to find the most bird species in Alabama in a single 24-hour period. Winners are announced at an awards event soon after the competition period ends.
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Teams select a contiguous 24-hour period during the competition window and spend as much time as they want during that day (and night!) finding as many species as possible.
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Of course! For each age division (PreK-2nd, 3-5th, 6-8th, or 9-recently graduated 12th) teams will compete for the most bird species identified in a 24-hour period and/or the top first-year “fledgling” team.
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Fun! Meet other youth birders, learn about some amazing live wildlife ambassadors, eat some food, and sport your new FREE ABS T-shirt featuring one of our amazing youth artists!
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Register online HERE. TBA
Winner of 2025 ART from Alabama Bird Search - Youth Challenge
Congratulations!
Noah B (5th Grade) // Bobwhite
Gallery of ART From ABS 2024 Entries
Alabama Bird Search – Youth Challenge (ABS) and T-shirt Art Contest. During this state-wide, twenty-four-hour “Big Day” competitive birding event, youth teams ranging from prekindergarten through high school compete against other teams in their age division for most species identified, among other categories, for prizes and recognition.
We love supporting art and birding of all ages!
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