Superbowl of Birding 2025

The Superbowl of Birding 2025 is a unique competition conducted in Rockingham County, NH, and Essex County, MA. During a 12-hour period, teams of birders of all ages and abilities seek out the greatest number of avian species and amass the most points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Teams compete this year for prizes in 11 categories. Enjoy spectacular winter birding and find out just how good you and your team really are!

All Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Mass Audubon safety precautions in effect at the start of the contest must be followed. Winners of this year's competition will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony for all participants on the evening following the contest. Winners will also be announced on Massbird, NHBird, and the Mass Audubon Superbowl website.

For rules and a checklist, go to The Mass Audubon Superbowl Page . The registration fee is $20 for adults and children ages 13 and up; $10 for children ages 6 to 12.

The event consists of activities targeted for all levels of birders. Among ten categories of prizes:

• Joppa Cup: Greatest number of points
• Dave Larson Award: Greatest number of species
• Essex County Award: Most points in Essex County
• Rockingham County Award: Most points in Rockingham County
• Seekers Award: Award for the first team to complete the special Seekers checklist
• Fledgling Award: Award for the first team to complete the special Fledgling checklist
• Parker River NWR Award: Most points on the refuge
• Townie Award: Greatest number of species tallied from a single municipality
• Newbies Award: Award for the greatest number of points tallied by any team with 2 or more members 16 years of age or younger
• Sitting Duck Award: Most points compiled by a team birding within a 25-ft diameter circle
• Lifer Award: Participant who sees the most new life birds during the competition

The registration fee includes the post-competition pizza party and prizes. For registration materials, rules, and information, please go to The Mass Audubon Superbowl Page or call 978-462-9998.

• Registration is required.
• A parent or guardian must accompany children.
• Suitable for Children 6-12.
• Minimum age: 6 years.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather.