We have some tallies as of January 31, 2013, from many of the folks competing in the Meadowlands Big Year.

Congrats to all for competing. We hope you are having fun close to home, and seeing lots of great birds.

Keep in mind that some birders are in the Meadowlands all the time, and others get here occasionally, so their birdage may differ.

(These are unofficial numbers, and obviously change all the time.)

If you're name's not on the list, please e-mail Jim Wright at jim.wright (at) njmeadowlands.gov. It's still early! Sign up now!

Here is the leader board:

           1. Chris Takacs:  76, (2012 reigning champion, ineligible for prizes in 2013 as a result, lives in district)
           2. Mike Newhouse 66 (NJMC, setting a target number for competitors)
           3. Mike Wolfe 62 species (out of district)
           4. Ray Duffy, 60 (in district)
           5. Oliver Stringham, 60  (in district)
           6. Jackie DeMarco, 60 (out of district)
           7. Jim Wright,  58 (NJMC staff, ineligible for prizes)
           8. Julie McCall, 55 (in district)
           9. Dennis Cheeseman, 51 (out of district)
           10.  Roy Woodford 47 (out of district)
           11. Rob Fanning 29   (out of district)
           12. Mike Turso 28 (out of district)

The leader board as of Jan. 31, 2012, follows.

1. Chris Takacs:  67 (lives in district)
2. Julie McCall: 66 species (lives in district)
3. Mike Newhouse 66 (NJMC, setting a target number for competitors)
4. Jim Wright  54 (NJMC staff, ineligible)
5. Doug Morel: 53 (out of district)
6. Ray Duffy: 51  (lives in district)
7. Ramon and Lillian of West New York: 40 species (out of district)
8. Dennis Cheesman: 31 (out of district)
9. Rob Fanning 27   (out of district)