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Bird-a-thon draws attention to feathered friends
Posted May 10, 2021
A male bluebird is among the birds Mass Audubon watchers hope to spot during the annual Bird-a. thon. (Joel Eckerson photo)
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Here’s an event you can tweet about: Bird-a-thon, Mass Audubon’s biggest annual fundraiser.
It will take place May 14-15, during peak spring migration period. Participants of all abilities will compete to identify the most bird species and complete nature activities in 24 hours.
“Our mission has always been to connect people with wildlife, and Bird-a-thon allows people of all ages to forge their own connections with the natural world and raise crucial funding so we may continue to carry out that mission,” said Michael P. O’Connor, Mass Audubon’s public relations manager. “As we mark Mass Audubon’s 125th anniversary, our more than 135,000 members and supporters are especially proud to celebrate this worthy legacy.”