Bird-a-thon
Mass Audubon's Largest Annual Fundraiser & Nature Celebration
For 40 years, Bird-a-thon has brought birders, nature-lovers, and families together to celebrate nature and raise funds that provide essential year-round support for Mass Audubon's conservation, nature education, and advocacy work.
No matter if you join for the fun of it or for the thrill of competition (or both!), every team member has the opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating essential funds for Mass Audubon.
Bird-a-thon 2024: May 10-11, 2024
This year, we're making it easier than ever to participate in Bird-a-thon! You can join one of 12 teams to take part in a series of birding competitions, you can fundraise for your team, you can donate to your favorite team, you can join a Bird-a-thon program, or all of the above!
Be sure to check out the latest guidelines and awards to see what's new this year.
Join a Bird-a-thon Team
Looking to take part in the 24-hour birding competition and raise money for your favorite wildlife sanctuary or department? The deadline to join is May 6. Sign up today!
Support a Birder or Participant
You can donate to your favorite team and/or on behalf of your favorite birder. If donating on behalf of a birder or participant, be sure to also select the team they are birding for—you can find team donation links below!
Team Donation Links
Donate by Check
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Bird-a-thon Shirts
Bird-a-thon shirts have landed! Support our annual fundraiser and bird in style with a kingfisher t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, or sweatshirt.
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Bird-a-thon Hat
New this year, a navy-blue embroidered adjustable baseball hat with the kingfisher icon.
Questions?
Contact the Bird-a-thon coordinator or talk to your local Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary.
Guidelines & Rules
Find everything from team sizes and prize eligibility to official birding lists and rules for both County Cup and Sitting Duck.
Incentives & Awards
Up for a little competition? Here's what you and your team will be birding and fundraising for.
Resources & Activities
Looking to up your Bird-a-thon game? Check out these resources that will elevate your birding and fundraising skills.
Upcoming Bird-a-thon Programs
See moreBird-a-thon Kickoff at Independent Fermentations
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Friday, May 10
3:00-7:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Bird-a-thon Kick-off Bird Walk
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Friday, May 10
6:00-7:30pm
Adults
Bird-a-thon Evening Bird Walk
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Friday, May 10
6:00-8:00pm
Adults
Bird-a-thon Early Bird Walk
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Saturday, May 11
7:00-8:30am
Adults
Bird-a-thon Morning Walk
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, May 11
7:00-10:00am
Adults
Bird-a-thon at Daniel Webster
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Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
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Saturday, May 11
7:00-9:00am
Adults
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