I am very excited to announce that 100% of all proceeds from the sale of Birder’s Lounge items through the Online Store will go to the two Birder’s Lounge wildlife rehab non-profit groups. The truth is, I am usually the biggest customer, purchasing calendars for family and friends each year, and the occasional t-shirt or coffee mug. Outside of Christmas, I may get 1-2 orders a year.

So, we’re not talking about a huge amount of money, but I know that every little bit counts. It is also very rewarding to be able to use one of my hobbies (nature photography) to benefit organizations who are helping animals every day.

For those of you not familiar with Cafe Press, it is an online company that customizes a wide array of items with original artwork, etc. They charge a fee to keep a “shop,” charge “shopkeepers” a base fee for the products, then deduct a portion of whatever markup the shopkeeper designates on their items. After that, Cafe Press will hold onto any accumulated proceeds for 90 days, coinciding with their return policy.

So about 4 months from now, Birder’s Lounge should have a little extra to donate to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation and International Bird Rescue Research Center. Woohoo!