As far as birding event pecking orders go, the Texas Parks and Wildlife's (TPWD) Great Birding Classic is nestled in the top of the ranks in regards to popularity, numbers of entrants and money spent on projects via grants. This year the tournament runs from April 15th – May 15th and is billed as "he biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the U.S.!" The event's mission statement is, "To increase appreciation, understanding, and conservation of birds through education, recreation, nature tourism, and conservation fundraising...
