Bird-a-thon Incentives & Awards

Up for a little competition? Here's what you and your team are working toward.

Team Fundraising Awards

Hatheway Cup

Trophy awarded to the team that raises the most money.

Taking Flight Cup

Trophy awarded to the 2nd place team for the most money raised.

Team Spirit Award

Given to the team with the greatest ratio of fundraisers to team members.

Team Birding Awards

Brewster Cup

Trophy awarded to the team that records the greatest number of species during Bird-a-thon according to the Official Bird-a-thon Rules.

Forbush Award

Plaque awarded to the team with the second highest number of species recorded during Bird-a-thon.

County Cup

Trophy awarded to the team with the highest percentage of the Birding Par Value Number for a chosen county in Massachusetts. Learn more about County Cup

Sitting Duck Award

Trophy awarded to the team who records the greatest number of species while staying within a 25-foot diameter circle.

Carbon-Free Chickadee

Any team member who remains carbon-free while participating in Bird-a-thon will receive special recognition on the Bird-a-thon results page.