The annual “Birdathon,” a fundraiser for the Ts’ats’ee Bird Observatory, runs April 29 to May 5.

Upper Lynn Canal birders are to observe and identify as many different species of birds as possible in a consecutive, 24-hour period, said Pam Randles, education coordinator for Takshanuk Watershed Council.

“Birding is done on the honor system,” she said. “Count only bird species you are sure of by sight or sound. Please don’t guess.”

The event covers the…