World's Largest Birding Tourney Raises Big Money for State's Birds
Famous for being the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, this year's Great Texas Birding Classic raised $45,000 for p...
Famous for being the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, this year's Great Texas Birding Classic raised $45,000 for projects to benefit birds and other wildlife. Celebrating its 26th year, the tournament has raised $1.1 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat.More than 1,000 Texans from across the state participated in the all-ages competition to watch and listen for as many species of birds as possible.'The Great Texas Birding Classic takes place during the spectacular spring migration and this year did not disappoint,' said Shelly Plante, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Nature Tourism Manager.