Conservation organizations pursuing bird habitat protection or restoration projects are invited to apply to the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology for funding.  The deadline to apply is March 1.

PSO is hosting its 3rd Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation on June 9-19, 2023, with a goal of raising $16,000 to be split among three projects focused on the conservation of birds in Pennsylvania.

In its first two years, the Blitz has raised a total of more than $25,000 in support of six bird conservation projects across the Commonwealth.

Birders secured financial support from their friends and family members and documented 168 bird species during the event, adding to our knowledge of bird distribution during the nesting season.

In 2023, the Blitz will support three bird conservation projects, which may include a focus on Bird-safe Habitats, Bird Conservation Education, Conservation Monitoring and Science, or Threat Mitigation.

The short application is available for download and asks for a description of the project and its anticipated benefits to birds in Pennsylvania.

This spring, PSO will announce the selected conservation projects and open registration for birders across the state to participate.

Visit the 3rd Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation webpage for more information on the event.

Media inquiries about the Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation should be directed to Brian Byrnes by sending email to: brianjbyrnes79@gmail.com, or call 610-420-2264.

For more information on programs, initiatives, events and how you can get involved, visit the  Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology  website.

[Posted: January 3, 2023]

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