An event like The Big Sit! couldn't come together without the help of many people - and help comes in many forms. Logistical - thanks to the many Sitters! who participated and the circle captains who sent in their results on time. Also a big THANKS! to captains who sent in their results electronically. Doing so made the compilation much easier. Bird Watcher's Digest put notices about the TBS! in their magazine and website which spread the word far and wide. Compilation - I am a mediocre birder at best, and have never traveled outside the US to go birding, so I was worried about handling the compilation of European and African species. I put out a call to the non-North American circles for help and they all came through. Peter Wilkinson helped clarify some of the common names from his circle in Bedfordshire, England. Ben Gaxiola and Sally Adam compiled the results from the Netherlands and South Africa before sending the information to me. Both were extremely helpful and patient with my numerous emails and questions. Financial - Last, but certainly not least, I have to thank those organizations and individuals who support The Big Sit! financially. First, the New Haven Bird Club provides the continued funding for TBS!. Second, an organization who participates in TBS! made an anonymous (and generous) donation. Third, everyone who bought a TBS! 2001 t-shirt has kept the event in the black. Finally, Swarovski Optik has been a generous partner for the last three years by providing the $500 prize for The Golden Bird!