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David Allen Sibley (author of the Sibley Field Guide to Birds) on Malkolm's Bird Year:

"I am excited to hear about your epic adventure! When I was in high school in Connecticut I daydreamed about doing something similar when I graduated, but ended up with a van, camping in good birding areas and using my bike for daily transportation. I just checked out your website and it looks like your goal of raising awareness is already well underway – congratulations!"

Bird Year (365 days of birding without using fossil fuels for transport) ended on June 21, 2008. We're currently working on a book, so the website and our blog will only be updated sporadically. Please explore this website—and send us a message!

"Just wanted to tell you how much I admire your current project. There's a proud tradition of serious teenaged birders making big bird year attempts… But without a doubt, what Malkolm is engaged in now is the most impressive big year ever!"

Excerpt of message from Kenn Kaufman, author of "Kingbird Highway" and the Kaufman Field Guide Series. (to see the entire message click here).

Click HERE or on the picture above to reach our blog.

Help Malkolm raise funds for bird conservation (currently more than $24,000). We've surpassed our goal of $1 per mile and even exceeded $1 per kilometer.

 

 



A House Finch on Ken's helmet
Our helmets are being used by birds now...

On the train
On the train home after (delayed 18 hours by flooding on the Mississippi).