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56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

The 56th annual Athol Circle Christmas Bird count was held on December 16th, 2023. This hemisphere wide event is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and locally directed by the Athol Bird and Nature Club. This year’s count broke the 2012 record of 70 species...

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Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

It seems hard for many of us to believe our club has been around for 60 years. Founder Bob Coyle would be proud to see the organization he created as a Junior High School Science Club has evolved and is now the premier natural history organization in the North...

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Upcoming ABNC Events

March 2024

Tuesday March 19

9:00 am – 2:00 pm
. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns to Bearsden (Adams Farm)

Daily March11 to May 12th, 2024. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns toBearsden (Adams Farm) 9:00 – 2:00 daily weather permitting. Parking issomewhat limited. We try to carpool if possible. Bring plenty of warm clothes,mittens, masks, etc. and keep them in your vehicle as you will be exposed tocold, windy conditions. Restrooms are available at Bearden ConservationArea(port-pot) and Mike’s Convenience store just down the hill on Rt.2a. TheAdams Farm store has a fine selection of meat products, pasta salads,sandwiches, drinks if you have forgotten your lunch. There is also a MarketBasket, Dunkin’ Donuts, and a pizza joint nearby. The observation area isadjacent to the parking lot between the curb and the fence looking to the west.All observers are to make way momentarily for trucks entering or other businessactivities. 

If you are interested in participating this spring, here isthe contact information. The same protocol will be in place regarding theweather. If rain is predicted, most likely we won’t conduct a Hawk Watch. Ifyou are unsure on days with showers predicted and no announcements are made,just contact me, Eric, or David to get the latest scoop,

Mark Morris

978-868-6354

mdmremodeling@gmail.com

Eric Mueller

978-337-9150

ericmueller1912@gmail.com

Dave Small

978-413-1772

 

Recurs daily

Wednesday March 20

9:00 am – 2:00 pm
. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns to Bearsden (Adams Farm)

Daily March11 to May 12th, 2024. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns toBearsden (Adams Farm) 9:00 – 2:00 daily weather permitting. Parking issomewhat limited. We try to carpool if possible. Bring plenty of warm clothes,mittens, masks, etc. and keep them in your vehicle as you will be exposed tocold, windy conditions. Restrooms are available at Bearden ConservationArea(port-pot) and Mike’s Convenience store just down the hill on Rt.2a. TheAdams Farm store has a fine selection of meat products, pasta salads,sandwiches, drinks if you have forgotten your lunch. There is also a MarketBasket, Dunkin’ Donuts, and a pizza joint nearby. The observation area isadjacent to the parking lot between the curb and the fence looking to the west.All observers are to make way momentarily for trucks entering or other businessactivities. 

If you are interested in participating this spring, here isthe contact information. The same protocol will be in place regarding theweather. If rain is predicted, most likely we won’t conduct a Hawk Watch. Ifyou are unsure on days with showers predicted and no announcements are made,just contact me, Eric, or David to get the latest scoop,

Mark Morris

978-868-6354

mdmremodeling@gmail.com

Eric Mueller

978-337-9150

ericmueller1912@gmail.com

Dave Small

978-413-1772

 

Recurs daily

Thursday March 21

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns to Bearsden (Adams Farm)

Daily March11 to May 12th, 2024. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns toBearsden (Adams Farm) 9:00 – 2:00 daily weather permitting. Parking issomewhat limited. We try to carpool if possible. Bring plenty of warm clothes,mittens, masks, etc. and keep them in your vehicle as you will be exposed tocold, windy conditions. Restrooms are available at Bearden ConservationArea(port-pot) and Mike’s Convenience store just down the hill on Rt.2a. TheAdams Farm store has a fine selection of meat products, pasta salads,sandwiches, drinks if you have forgotten your lunch. There is also a MarketBasket, Dunkin’ Donuts, and a pizza joint nearby. The observation area isadjacent to the parking lot between the curb and the fence looking to the west.All observers are to make way momentarily for trucks entering or other businessactivities. 

If you are interested in participating this spring, here isthe contact information. The same protocol will be in place regarding theweather. If rain is predicted, most likely we won’t conduct a Hawk Watch. Ifyou are unsure on days with showers predicted and no announcements are made,just contact me, Eric, or David to get the latest scoop,

Mark Morris

978-868-6354

mdmremodeling@gmail.com

Eric Mueller

978-337-9150

ericmueller1912@gmail.com

Dave Small

978-413-1772

 

 

About ABNC

ABNC is an active group of people sharing an appreciation of nature’s many forms. We have birders, geologists, star watchers, and plant enthusiasts — a full spectrum of interests. If you have an interest in nature, whether a beginner or experienced observer, we welcome you.

Join us at our meetings, field trips, and institutes where you will find a friendly reception and people with similar interests. There are a lot of exciting programs scheduled for the months ahead — check our event schedule, or come by for a visit!

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The Athol Bird & Nature Club maintains the Millers River Environmental Center, which is now wheelchair accessible!

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