Youth Birding Competition
Schedule
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033 | Hastings, MN
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Calling all young bird enthusiasts!Think you have what it takes to find the most bird species in a day? Team up with friends and/or family for a fun birding challenge.
✨ Participation is FREE
🏆 All teams receive a prize
🌱 All skill levels welcome
🔍 Competition Categories
Choose one of the following:
1) Hastings Count Circle
Explore Carpenter Nature Center and other Hastings locations to find as many species as possible.
📍 View boundaries: tinyurl.com/hastingsbirdingmap
2) Backyard Birder
Perfect for those staying close to home. All birding must take place within eyesight of your house.
🌎 Open to participants from any location!
👥 Age Groups
10 years & under
11–15 years
16–18 years
⏰ Time Frame
Hastings Count Circle: 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Backyard Birder: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
📄 The competition rules and info sheet can be found at: tinyurl.com/ybc26-rules
📝 Registration
Pre-registration is required!
Sign up your team here: tinyurl.com/youthbirding2026
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