Neil Bennett Birding Classic

This fall, Island Nature Trust (INT) and Nature PEI will hold the 31st annual Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic on September 27 (rain date: September 28). This important citizen science event and fundraiser will see teams gather pledges and head out in the early morning to find as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period. Species observed during autumn migration are documented, and results are published in the Island Naturalist to help researchers track changes over decades on PEI.

All funds raised will support INT’s conservation efforts on the Island. To help meet science and fundraising goals, supporters can pledge to a participating individual or team, or form a team—whether a backyard bird count group or a field team—and collect pledges in support of natural areas conservation. Those who don’t know a team but still wish to contribute are encouraged to donate to INT in honour of the Classic.

To register or donate, visit islandnaturetrust.ca/bennett_birding. For more information, email admin@islandnaturetrust.ca or call 902-892-7513.