Events: WWF - Hong Kong: The Big Bird Race 2013 (2 Feb 2013)

The Big Bird Race 2013

Organized by WWF- Hong Kong

Date: 2 February 2013 (Saturday)

Time: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

Introduction

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The Big Bird Race 2013 will be held on 2 February 2013 (Saturday) - International Wetlands Day, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Each team will be made up of four members who must participate in the entire Race: no replacements of individuals can be made during the race period. An additional non-bird watching driver and recorder are permitted to accompany each team. Teams will aim to record as many birds as they see – anywhere in Hong Kong – within the 12-hour period. Teams may start anywhere they choose, but must finish in the car park of Mai Po Nature Reserve.

Only species listed in either Categories A to D of The Avifauna of Hong Kong, (Carey et al. 2001), the Big Bird Race 2013 logbook, or those accepted by the Adjudicator will form part of the count, subject to the following:

1. Birds must be unrestrained.
2. Oiled or sick birds will not be counted.
3. Species which have obviously been released from captivity within a few days of the Race will not be counted.
4. All species must be recorded within the territory of Hong Kong SAR.
5. Only species positively identified are acceptable.
6. Attracting birds with tape-recorders or any digital audio equipment is prohibited.

The details of team enrolment will be provided in due course. Please visit our website for the latest updates.

Award

To encourage participation and support, a number of awards and exciting prizes will be presented to participating teams, including:

• Most Birds Seen
• Bird of the Day
• Most Wetland Birds Seen
• Dip of the Day
• Fundraising Awards

Why Support Big Bird Race?

• To raise funds to help maintain Mai Po as an internationally important wetland;
• To discover the amazing diversity of bird species in Hong Kong;
• To learn from professional bird watchers;
• To appreciate the natural beauty of Mai Po and Deep Bay and have fun while doing so;
• To raise your company’s corporate profile and brand exposure by becoming a sponsor.

For more details about corporate sponsorship, please contact Mr. Marius Chow at  2864 1410 or Ms. Cammie Ma at  2864 1462 or emailevents@wwf.org.hk for more information.

Webpage Information: http://www.wwf.org.hk/en/getinvolved/bbr/details/