Hats off, Let the games begin!

Genny vs. Hallie

BIG YEAR BATTLE

THE RULES:

Rule 1: The battle begins 8/1/16 and ends 8/1/17

Rule 2: Photos must be taken within the Continental United States

Rule 3: Photos must be dated and taken by Genny/Hallie, or with said person in the photo

Rule 4: All birds need to be identified to count.

Rule 5: No bluffing is admissible, when asked the official up to date bird count points one must answer honestly. 

POINTS SYSTEM:

.5 points for birds not in the wild (ex. a zoo, a pet, an aviary)

1 point for both male and female species found not the the wild

1 point for identifying the species

1.5 points for taking photos of both the male and female of the same species

THE STAKES:

Whoever loses the Big Year Battle has to pay for airfare to either Florida or Maryland, depending on the winner’s choice of state.

Genny's Edge:

Genny has plans to travel to different states in North America.

Hallie's Edge:

Many species of birds travel through Florida during migration.

           Let the Games Begin!