Birdathon

A fundraiser and celebration during spring migration.

Two billion birds will fly overhead these next few months, and they need our eyes, ears, and hearts. So grab your binoculars and head outside—we’ve got some birds to see and protect!

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Migrating species must stay on course to reach their spring destination, but habitat loss, light pollution, and collisions with buildings make their journey a dangerous one.

We won’t let these threats to birds go unchecked. Travis Audubon is taking action to protect habitat and make our cities a safer place for birds. And you can join us.

Spend some time birding and you may spot a species you’ve never seen before. Take a guided walk with one of our experts, and your chances are even higher.

We offer paid trips and free bird walks during spring migration. Trip fees support our year-round programming, most of which is no or low-cost for members.

Spring into action for migrating birds.

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Photography Contest

 

Do you enjoy birding through a camera lens as much as through binoculars? Show off your birding finesse and your photography skills while supporting Travis Audubon!

Submit your photos to our Greg Lasley Photography Contest, which honors our late friend and legendary wildlife photographer. First place in this contest will receive the Greg Lasley Award for Photographic Excellence. Since this is a fundraiser, entry into the contest is $25 for up to 5 photos, or $50 for up to 10 photos.

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Birdathon Leaderboard

Updated bi-weekly. Visit https://travis.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/birdathon-2026 for the latest fundraiser numbers.

We are incredibly grateful to our fundraisers and Birdathon event hosts for sharing our mission and raising funds for our conservation, advocacy, and education efforts. Check out these fundraisers that are taking flight—both in number of birds seen and dollars raised!

Want to start your own fundraiser? Learn more here.

Individuals and Teams

Fundraiser Name Total Raised Total Birds Seen
Gone Pishing $11,417.77 111 species
Wendy’s Fundraising Page $3,713.74 111 species
Shelia’s Fundraising Page $2,430.24 111 species
Shannon’s Fundraising Page $1,001.98 111 species
Louise’s Fundraising Page $990.66 111 species
It’s For The Birds $693.14 N/A
Jimma’s Fundraising Page $682.57 111 species
Britta’s Fundraising Page $472.52 111 species
Susanne’s Fundraising Page $446.16 111 species
Pam’s Fundraising Page $420.10 111 species
Celeste’s Fundraising Page $315.73 N/A
Independence Fundraising Bird-A-Thon 2026 $264.39 27 species
Jandarosa Ranch 2026 $210.42 TBD
Masterful Birders $126.58 101 species
Dave’s Fundraising Page $100.00 101 species
Fly Guys $50.00 N/A
Kendra’s Fundraising Page $26.58 101 species
Protect the Pyrrhuloxias! $26.90 N/A
Por los pájaros! $0.00 N/A

Travis Audubon Events

Name Total Raised Total Birds Seen
Birdathon: The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve $2,800.00 51 species
Birdathon: Masterful Birding on the Upper Texas Coast $1,200.00 101 species
Birdathon: Upper Texas Coast Migration and East Texas Warblers $1,200.00 TBD
Birdathon: Fisher Hollow Goldies $1,050.00 41 species
Birdathon: Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve $960.00 N/A (cancelled due to weather)
Birdathon: Brackenridge Field Laboratory $875.00 40 species
Birdathon: Cherry Springs Ranch (April 11) $850.00 35 species
Birdathon: Breakfast & Birding on the Colorado River $720.00 25 species
Birdathon: The Nature Conservancy’s Barton Creek Habitat Preserve $705.00 32 species
Birdathon: Cherry Springs Ranch (April 26) $650.00 40 species
Birdathon: Los Madrones Ranch $600.00 38 species
Birdathon: Spicewood Ranch $600.00 43 species
Birdathon: Birding by Kayak on Lady Bird Lake $600.00 TBD
Birdathon: Powderhorn Ranch $600.00 68 species
Birdathon: Emma Long Park $525.00 17 species
Birdathon: Pecan Springs Karst Preserve $500.00 TBD
Birdathon: A Wing and a Prairie at Commons Ford $400.00 51 species
Birdathon: Zilker Botanical Garden $385.00 21 species
Birdathon: Jandarosa Ranch $300.00 TBD
Birdathon: Reimers Ranch $280.00 38 species
Birdathon: Beverly Sheffield Park $280.00 47 species
Birdathon: Birding and Yoga at Blair Woods $250.00 18 species
Birdathon: Mushroom March at Blair Woods with Central Texas Mycological Society $200.00 TBD
Birdathon: Attracting Birds to Your Backyard $175.00 TBD
Birdathon: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park $70.00 TBD

Our Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email lisa@travisaudubon.org to discuss our sponsorship package.