Spring is on its way, and millions of migratory birds are winging their way north on their long journey home. Very soon our familiar backyard birds-the thrushes, tanagers, warblers, orioles, grosbeaks and buntings will return filling our spring mornings with color and song.

Birds are a priceless part of our heritage; they reflect the health of our environment. But birds and the habitats they need to survive are in trouble. This is why we are asking you to join us in supporting Bedford Audubon’s 2024 bird-a-thon to raise funds for our education and conservation programs.

This year our goal is to raise $25,000 to ensure we can fulfill habitat management on our properties for nesting species like Wood Thrushes and Blue-winged Warblers.

There are several ways to participate. No matter your preference, there is a category in our bird-a-thon that you can participate in and even win prizes for your efforts! Please join us by:

• Forming a team of your own
• Joining one of Bedford Audubon’s teams
• Financially supporting our efforts to raise funds for education and habitat preservation.

We all know the environmental challenges humans and birds face and how daunting they can seem. And that is why you should join our Bird-A-Thon. It is a fun and uplifting way to support local conservation efforts that tie into conservation efforts that span all the flyways of the Americas. So get out with friends, see a lot of birds and the beautiful landscapes they inhabit, all while supporting Bedford Audubon’s local conservation work.