The Great Shoalhaven Twitchathon raffle

Every October, birdwatching groups across NSW and ACT raise funds for an important bird conservation projects by being part of a Twitchathon. This is a fun way to combine competitive, team-based birdwatching and community fundraising with teams aim to tick off as many bird species as they can in a certain time. 

This year the Twitchathon will be raising funds for the University of Sydney's Eureka-prize winning Sensory Conservation Team to support research into new sensory tools which protect beach-nesting birds from introduced predators, such as foxes, using the cutting-edge technology of olfactory misinformation. The Shoalhaven is to be used as the trial site, so by being part of the Twitchathon you will be helping the birds on our own beaches. To learn more go to University of Sydney research project

As part of this state-wide event, BirdLife Shoalhaven is running a raffle with all funds going towards this exciting conservation project. Tickets can be purchased ranging from $25 for 10 to $5 each. There are a number of exciting prizes to won, including

• A pair of Kowa 8 x 30 binoculars donated by Nature Lodge Optics, Huskisson & Berry - www.naturelodge.com.au - $290
• A pair of Bushnell 8 x 26 binoculars - $150
• Five framed photographs by some of Shoalhaven's best bird photographers - $100 each
• Artworks by local artists - $150-$75 each
• A two-hour guided bird tour by local professional birder for one-two people - $100
• Gift pack of bird cards, plant stakes and magnets - www.littlefledgling.com - $76
  
• Gift card from Sanctuary Point Garden Centre - $25

The raffle will be drawn at the Jervis Bay Brewery on 31 October at 6pm with all winners notified and listed in the BirdLife Shoalhaven's November magazine.

Many thanks for supporting bird conservation in the Shoalhaven.