Family on boardwalk Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Family on boardwalk Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Man and Woman birding, both with binoculars, marsh behind them.

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

Thank you for participating in Bird-a-thon! We are grateful you chose to spend your Saturday with us birding, celebrating nature, and raising funds that provide essential year-round support for Mass Audubon's conservation, education, and advocacy work. 

Some amazing species were seen including some unusual ones such as Dovekie, White-faced Ibis, and Swallow-tailed Kite. You can read all the highlights, but which team will take home the coveted Brewster Cup, Forbush Award, County Cup, and Sitting Duck Award? Drumroll please....

Winners

Brewster Cupfor most species recorded statewide
Teams Metro South and Metro West with 240 species each

Forbush Award second place for most species recorded statewide  
Team Cape Cod West with 228 species

County Cupfor highest percentage of county par value  
Team North Shore for Essex County, 204 species/110%  

Sitting Duckfor most species recorded while remaining in a 25-foot circle  
Team Metro South with 62 species 

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. 

Hat with Kingfisher and Bird-a-thon

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.

Get the Details

Incentives & Awards

Up for a little competition? Here's what you and your team will be birding and fundraising for.

See the Prizes

Resources & Activities

Looking to up your Bird-a-thon game? Check out these resources that will elevate your birding and fundraising skills.

Check Them Out

Upcoming Bird-a-thon Programs

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There are currently no upcoming programs. Please check back again soon.

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