Given the events of the last few weeks, you may have started wondering whether your favorite spring birding fundraiser is taking flight this year . . .

Yes, Bird-a-thon 2020 will still run from 6:00 pm on Friday, May 15, through 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 16, as scheduled. Bird-a-thon, Mass Audubon’s largest fundraiser, brings together supporters from across the state to raise essential funds for nature conservation, education, and advocacy—and to compete in an exciting team birding competition. Each year, more than 800 birders work with their team members to see, hear, and identify as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period. Team members and other supporters raise money for Mass Audubon sanctuaries and programs in honor of their participation.

The format of this year’s competition, as well as some of the rules, will be changing due to COVID-19 and Governor Baker’s stay-at-home advisory. We’ll be sharing more in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for details about this year’s carbon-free, safety-focused, home-based Bird-a-thon!

In the meantime, you can join a team and start fundraising today! If you have any questions about participating on a team, please contact the Team Captain directly. For an overview, visit www.massaudubon.org.