BUBO Fantasy Rarity League Rules

Predict 15 species from the list of rarities, which you think will occur during 2000.
You only have a maximum of £4500 to spend.
Every time one of your chosen species is sighted in Britain in 2000 then you will get one point. So, for example, 4 Pied Wheatears in the year would give you 4 points. Each species will only get a maximum of 15 points - even if there's an influx.
The person with the most points at the end of the year is the winner.
It will include all birds seen in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The list of species seen will be taken each month from Birding World. Only definite sightings will be counted - no probables or possibles, Sightings listed as 'reported' will be pended until rarities committees decisions are announced.
In the event of a tie at the end of the year, the person who has predicted the most species (rather than individuals) will be declared the winner.
In the event of a further tie, the person who predicted the rarest species will be the winner.
Only individuals which arrived during 2000 will be allowed. For Wilson's Petrel, only sightings from land will be eligible for points (i.e. birds seen from pelagics do not count).
Only one list per person is allowed.
To keep the element of surprise, the following individuals will not be included if they are still present or return to their traditional sites:
1. Pied-billed Grebe, Rostellen, County Cork
2. Black Duck, Barrow, County Kerry
3. Canvasback in Welney or Abberton area
4. Black-winged Stilt in Norfolk
5. Collared Pratincole in Norfolk
6. Spanish Sparrow in Cumbria
7. Short-toed Treecreeper in Channel Islands.
To take part, pass your list to any BUBO member, fill out the entry form or send an e-mail to mike@bubo.org with your selection and personal details. Late entries will be allowed, but will only start scoring points from the month following the date the entry is received.
The decision of the BUBO Fantasy Rarity Committee is final!