Enter and Support Conservation of Caribbean Birds!
We’re doing it again! Our generous partners have made it possible for us to host another amazing Raffle to support our ongoing conservation efforts. All proceeds will directly impact scientific research and support programs and activities that build the capacity of Caribbean wildlife professionals – like our regional training workshops and conferences.
With each ticket purchase, you can help Caribbean nationals create better tomorrows for the birds and the communities that live alongside them.
Now, you may be distracted by all the good you’re doing and forget about the stunning prizes you stand to win – but they are worth mentioning!
The Grand Prize is “Puerto Rican Tody”
On the heels of our recently held international conference in Puerto Rico, our Grand Prize of the highly-desired “Puerto Rican Tody” painting is fitting. The Puerto Rican Tody is one of Puerto Rico’s beloved endemics. This flycatching insectivore is widespread and found in coastal lowlands well into the mountains. Male and female Puerto Rican Todies look similar with vibrant green above, a neat red chin and throat patch, a white malar streak, yellow breast sides, and yellowish flanks. Its local names include ‘San Pedrito’, ‘Medio peso’, and ‘Papagayo’.
“Puerto Rican Tody” is an original watercolor by Cuban Wildlife Artist and Illustrator, Arnaldo Toledo Sotolongo. It is part of a collection of original paintings by this artist that illustrates all 17 Puerto Rican endemic birds for the American Ornithology Society & BirdsCaribbean joint conference. This high quality scientific illustration is 27x 22.5 cm, done in watercolors on Stonehenge Aqua paper.
In a recent interview Arnaldo shared his process for creating this collection with us. “I carefully researched each species and made an extensive study of reference material. This was essential in order for me to render each individual in a way that shows the beauty and life of the bird, as well as precisely draw and paint its field marks and diagnostic details. The pose and attitude of each bird is drawn to set the flow and balance of the composition, while at the same time showing all the splendor of these Puerto Rico endemics.”
Our Second Grand Prize is the Vortex Razor HD 8X42 Binocular
Shhh, this year’s raffle is so good that we have two grand prizes! The Vortex Razor HD 8×42 Binocular, valued at US$1,279.99, is a premium-quality, award winning binocular packed with everything you need for field observation. It is rugged, waterproof, compact and lightweight (one of the lightest full-size binoculars on the market)! In addition, the binocular comes with Vortex’s incredible unlimited, unconditional life-time VIP Warranty!
Other Prizes
Lucky winners will also have the opportunity to take home giclee prints by acclaimed Cuban Wildlife Artist & Author, Nils Navarro. Celebrate the endemic birds of Cuba with prints of the famed Bee Hummingbird (the world’s smallest bird), the Cuban Trogon (national bird of Cuba), Cuban Parrot, and more. Winners have their choice of Cuban endemic bird prints on this page. These giclee prints are high-quality, limited edition – only 50 of each will be printed – and do justice to the gorgeous original artwork. Each piece is signed and numbered, measuring ~8.5″ by 11″. The artwork is from Nils’ incredible book, Endemic Birds of Cuba Field Guide.
The drawing for the Raffle is on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. Proceeds from the raffle support our conservation programs and provide travel support for BirdsCaribbean delegates to attend our workshops and conferences. Purchase your tickets today!
How to Participate?
Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. You can purchase tickets online here: https://bit.ly/Raffle-2022
or send a check made out to “BirdsCaribbean,” put “Raffle” in memo, and mail to:
BirdsCaribbean
841 Worcester St. #130
Natick
MA 01760
If you have any questions, contact Lisa Sorenson at Lisa.Sorenson@BirdsCaribbean.org. Remember to get your tickets by Friday, August 26th LATEST, and good luck!
Acknowledgements: Sincere thanks to our generous donors for providing awesome prizes for the Raffle: Arnaldo Toledo, Vortex Optics, and Nils Navarro.
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