Help support critical research and maintenance of the Common and Roseate Tern colonies on Great Gull Island.
ABOUT THE GREAT GULL ISLAND PROJECT
The Linnaean Society has supported Great Gull Island’s critical tern conservation work since the 1960s. Because of that investment, this tiny island in the Long Island Sound now hosts the Western Hemisphere’s largest nesting colonies of Common Terns and Roseate Terns. Learn More Here
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A FUNDRAISER
To ensure the continued success of this work, the Linnaean Society hosts a yearly Birdathon. Birders will form a team or bird solo while identifying as many species as possible over 48 hours. It’s the perfect way to enjoy spring birding while making a difference for critically endangered birds.
STEP ONE: SIGN UP AND DOWNLOAD FORMS (NOW)
- Create a team or decide to bird solo.
- Each participant will then sign up using this form.
STEP TWO: FIND SPONSORS
- Ask your friends, family, colleagues, and fellow birders to pledge their sponsorship.
- Or, you can send your sponsors this online registration form to sign up.
- Let them know their contribution is tax-deductible if they pay the AMNH by check and provide their mailing address on the Sponsor Form.
STEP THREE: BIRD YOUR HEART OUT (MAY 2nd TO 3rd)
- All species counts follow the birding honor system.
- At least two team members must be present for a species to count in your total.
STEP FOUR: COLLECTION DONATIONS (MAY 4th to June 15th)
- Share your species totals with your sponsors and tell them their donation total based on their pledge.
- Also share your expected totals with the Birdathon management team.
- All donations must be received by June 15th, 2026.
HOW TO SPONSOR OR DONATE
You can sponsor an individual or a team participating in the Birdathon. Please add your information to this Donor Sponsor form. You are welcome to make a per-bird pledge or donate a flat rate for the event.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
To receive a tax donation form, you must make a check payable to
Great Gull Island Project
Ornithology—AMNH
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
Please do not make checks out to the Linnaean Society or your birder.
THANK YOU!
We offer our sincerest thanks to all who participate, either as a promoter, birder or sponsor! The terns and the hard-working team at Great Gull Island also thank you.