Birding
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Despite its small size, Massachusetts regularly records over 300 different species of birds every year. Mass Audubon's wildlife sanctuaries offer excellent opportunities to see and learn more about the birds of Massachusetts, whether you’re on a naturalist-guided walk or on your own with one of our bird checklists.
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Bird-a-thon
May 14–15, 2021
Bird-a-thon has been Mass Audubon's largest annual fundraiser since 1983. This year's event features fun nature activities for adults and children in addition to a competitive team birding contest.
Whether you're a veteran or a novice, you'll find a wide variety of birding programs, classes, and outings suited to your experience level. Get birdy >
Our weekly bird sightings will introduce you to the wide variety of species Massachusetts has to offer year-round. Latest sightings >
Before you visit a sanctuary, download and print a bird checklist to bring with you so you can easily keep track of what you see. Check the list >
BBAs collect data about all the breeding bird species in a specific state, and they exemplify community science at its best. Explore the atlases >
March 7-8 & 14-15, 2021
Our annual conference features nationally-renowned speakers and top-notch vendors. This year's event will be 100% virtual! Learn more >
May 14-15, 2021
Mass Audubon's largest fundraiser features teams competing to raise money, do nature activities, and spot the most bird species in 24 hours. Learn more >
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Birds & Bird Conservation
Learn About Birds
All About Birds
Want to learn how to attract birds to your yard? Discover why birds behave in certain ways? How to ID species that look similar? We've got the answers and more! Get to know birds >
Snowy Owl Project
Saving Snowy Owls
Mass Audubon is working to protect Snowy Owls, the largest owls in North America. Learn how and follow each owl's progress on migration maps. Read more >
Be a Community Scientist
Be a Community Scientist
Your reports from backyards, feeders, highways, and conservation areas across Massachusetts are important to Mass Audubon's efforts to learn more about the populations, distributions, and breeding activities of our birds. Join a project >
Wildlife & Conservation Research
Wildlife Research & Conservation
Mass Audubon is at the forefront of understanding the ever-changing patterns of bird and other wildlife populations in Massachusetts, and publishing reports, like State of the Birds, about what those changes may mean for the future. View research >
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