The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched the “I Bird NY” Challenge, encouraging New Yorkers to determine 10 of the state’s 450 native fowl species. Participants of all ages and ability ranges are urged to discover their backyards, native parks, and over 350 Birding Trails throughout New York to identify and log totally different fowl species by November 1.
Participants are required to doc every fowl sighting, noting the species, location, and date. Submissions could be made by way of mail, e mail, or a web based type offered by the DEC. This initiative not solely promotes outside exercise but in addition educates the general public concerning the native avian inhabitants.
Those who efficiently full the problem will obtain a particular patch, a certificates of completion, and enter a drawing to win birding gear. The DEC goals to boost wildlife appreciation and conservation efforts by way of this participating statewide exercise.
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