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| The winning team "Maryland Biodiversity Screaming Hellgramites" |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Kiptopeke Challenge
The 19th annual Kiptopeke Challenge took place on September 21st. Bird watchers teamed up and competed to find and identify the highest number of bird species in the area. The "Maryland Biodiversity Screaming Hellgramites" won the 24-hour challenge with 116 species. The team consisted of Jim Brighton, Mikey Lutmerding, and Ron Gutberlet.
~Katie
