Tuesday, May 29, 2007

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Soggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Soggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds: "oggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds
Words on Birds , By Steve Grinley
Daily News of Newburyport


They should label the 24-hour Birdathon as an aquatic event. It has rained three out of the last four years. Such was the case last weekend when the Birdathon commenced at 6 p.m. on Friday and continued through 6 p.m. Saturday. Teams from each of the Mass Audubon Sanctuaries combed the state to see the most number of species in 24 hours. Donations based on the number of species found, or lump sum donations are made to support the Audubon Sanctuary represented. For Joppa Flats, its teams covered just Essex County for its search. I participated once again this year, except for seven hours of work on Saturday."

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