Dear Maryland Birders;

On behalf of the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory, and with the
kind permission of the MDOsprey Listowner, I extend the following:  

The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO) invites you to
participate in the 16th Annual Kiptopeke Challenge (KC) set to be held
on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

The Kiptopeke Challenge is a fun and friendly team birding competition,
whereby teams compete to identify the greatest number of bird species in
a single day within the competition boundary of Accomack and Northampton
Counties, Virginia, (Virginia's portion of the DELMARVA Peninsula),
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.  The primary goals of the KC
are to raise awareness of fall bird migration on the Eastern Shore of
Virginia and to raise funds for the not-for-profit CVWO.

It is easy to get involved and there are several categories in which to
compete: 24-Hour, 3-Hour, Youth Team (age 18 and under) and Special
Venue.  The KC is open to anyone!  Participants can form their own team
or a single individual can request to be placed on an existing team.

Please consider forming a team today.  It's a great way to put your
birding skills to work and help support an organization dedicated to
avian research, habitat conservation and public education.

For more information, a brochure, or to get involved in the 16th Annual
KC please write to <> or visit
<www.cvwo.org>.

Sincerely,

Paul Nasca
CVWO - Kiptopeke Challenge Coordinator