11th Annual Team Birding Challenge
in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest another great success!
A heartfelt shoutout to the amazing planners, volunteers, and sponsors who brought the event to life, and to all the enthusiastic birders, families, and nature lovers who showed up in full force. Your energy, curiosity, and love for the outdoors made the event truly special.
We had a fantastic turnout across all ages, perfect weather, delicious food, and smiles everywhere you looked. It was a Quest filled with discovery, community, and celebration of the natural world — and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU.
See the Geauga Times Courier article about the event here.
Here are the numbers:
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31 teams with 125 people registered – 10 teams were NEW this year
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12 people attended the pre-event Birding Workshop
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93 new T-shirts given away and several more from our ‘vintage rack’ (new record)
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3 guided walks led by Jim Tomko, Mary Ann Wagner and Matt Valencic
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Estimated 90 people attended the Celebration Saturday PLUS 7 ASGC volunteers (a new record)
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13 half sheets of pizza, 3 trays of salad, 5 gallons of apple cider, 40 bottles of water and countless homemade goodies consumed!
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6-raffle items (about $250 in ticket sales) and two tables of door prizes
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127 total species reported … 22 species of warblers
Here are the winners:
Most Habitats Visited – Bird Group #5
Youngest Junior Birder – Bird Group #5 (2 year old)
Most Warbler Species Seen – Just Wingin’ It (19)
Most Waterfowl Species Seen – Just Wingin’ It (6), Where’s the Darn CONW (6)
Rarest Bird Seen – Casual Corvid’s (Merlin)
Most Creative Team Name – Phantom of the Osprey
Most Species by a Family – Counting Crows
Most Species Overall
- 1st – Where’s the Darn CONW (101)
- 2nd – Just Wingin’ It (94)
- 3rd – Three Strikes You’re Out (80)
2025 – Another year of birding, bonding, and making memories in the beautiful Chagrin River Valley. Mark your calendars for next year, September 11 and 12 at The West Woods Nature Center.
2025 Participating Sponsors:
