The Athol Bird & Nature Club annual ritual to Massachusetts’ premier winter birding location. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol, or call ahead to join the group at 9 a.m. at Friendly’s off the Rte 128 circle in Gloucester. Bring snacks and EXTREME cold weather clothing! Info: Mark Taylor 413-498-4380 or birdnorth@hughes.net.  Fabulous image of Iceland gull from mikewatsonsdiary.blogspot.com