Fossil-free Big Year

No sooner had I determined to spend less in the way of fossil fuels chasing birds than I hear about a wonderful project: a big year by bicycle. Malkolm, Ken, and Wendy Boothroyd started from Whitehorse in the Yukon and are heading to Florida via California and Texas. On their bikes. They’re in Crescent City, now, heading south, trying to pick up a hermit warbler on the way…

They are raising money for several important environmental causes and, more important, awareness. The home page is here; the blog is here.

The family is also encouraging all birders to plan a fossil-free birding day in 2008, and would love to hear from you if you participate! Raise money for local causes, or for theirs.

Great idea, great project. Tailwinds, dear Boothroyds…