
The final report and summary for the 2009 SalvaNATURA bird-a-thon is now available as a pdf (see right side-bar "Results to Donors 2009"). In fact, we have now posted all of the past reports in easy viewable pdf format. In addition, we have added some new photos from this years count.
As previosly reported, this year we recorded a record 336 species. Nearly all of the seven participating teams recorded over 100 species. A few years ago it was impressive just to break 100 species. Now with better coverage and knowledge of the local avifauna, more experienced observers, and better equipment, teams can easily average 125 species in two days. The record for a single team was set this year, 199 species, led by Nestor Herrera. The next closest team led by Oliver Komar was at 192. Impressive stuff.
This year the bird-a-thon was featured in ABA Winging It (October 2009) and at the 10,000 Birds website. Check it out at: www.10000birds.com/salvanatura-bird-a-thon.htm.
We are still counting on you to support the SalvaNATURA monitoring teams. Please consider making a donation today. Thank you.

