[Massachusetts-NFB] Fwd: New England Ski for Light: Come out this Sunday for the first national Blind Bird-a-thon + save the date for two awesome NESFL Summer trips

[Hai Nguyen Ly]

I hope many of you will take advantage of this fabulous opportunity to touch grass and maybe recognize some beautiful bird songs as well. 

Hai
> Subject: New England Ski for Light: Come out this Sunday for the first national Blind Bird-a-thon + save the date for two awesome NESFL Summer trips
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> This Sunday: Join the First-Ever Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon!
> Sunday, May 18, 2025
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> Hosting four locations: no RSVP needed
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> Blind Birders Bird-a-Thon
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> This coming Sunday, May 18, will be the first ever event created by and for people who are blind or have low vision to get outdoors and start to learn or continue with birding. This historic event will be covered by NPR and WGBH! Come make history with us! Just because we cannot see, or see well, does not mean we cannot bird. To the contrary, we can be expert birders by listening to their songs and learning to identify who just sang. Birding is a wonderful avocation that gets us outdoors, requires us to be present in the moment, connects us with others who enjoy this pastime, stimulates curiosity about birds and their habitats, and just plain gets us moving.
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> You can bird on your own, with family or friends, or join one of the organized groups (for those who live in Massachusetts).
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> Volunteers Needed: Whether you're new to birding or a long-time birding enthusiast, please simply come meet us at one of the designated locations and times. Your support is needed and appreciated! You'll be paired with low vision and blind participants to enjoy the birding experience.
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> To help anyone who wants to start birding or improve their bird identification skills, we have organized four groups that will be led by wonderful expert birders. 
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> Walks will be a minimum of two hours, after which it will be at the discretion of the leaders and groups as to whether to continue birding. 
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> Join these Birding Groups in Massachusetts:
> Expert-led group walks will be held at these bird-rich locations. Walks will be a minimum of two hours, so arrive early and dress for the outdoors!
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> Cambridge, MA – Mt. Auburn Cemetery with Jared | 9:00 a.m. 
> East Hampton, MA – Arcadia Sanctuary with Carla | 9:00 a.m. 
> Natick, MA – Broadmoor Sanctuary with Marsha | 9:00 a.m.
> Barnstable, MA – Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary | 9:30 a.m.
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> Blind Bird-a-Thon contact Martha Steele
> For further information and details about these group bird walks, including details on meeting place and group leaders, you can contact Martha Steele at marthajs at verizon.net <mailto:marthajs at verizon.net>. You can also visit the following website for more information on this first ever national effort to encourage our community to get outdoors and start to learn birds:
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> https://www.birdability.org/blind-birder-birdathon <https://nesfl.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e296343a6da2d6a83de3282b7&id=4f304a6f23&e=1fc17dfc5d>
> Birds somewhat common in most urban settings that you can listen for:
> Northern Cardinal
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> Blue Jay
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> Mourning Dove
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> House Sparrow
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> American Robin
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> Black-capped Chickadee
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> Song Sparrow
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> Chipping Sparrow
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> Red-bellied Woodpecker
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> Downy Woodpecker
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> House Wren
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> American Goldfinch
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> House Finch
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> Carolina Wren
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> Chimney Swift
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> Red-eyed Vireo
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> Gray Catbird
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> Northern Mockingbird
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> SAVE THE DATE for 2 Awesome NESFL Events!
> Please stay tuned for more details on these trips to come, including registration information and trip costs!
> Harbor Islands Day Trip – George’s Island Adventure
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> Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
> Location: George’s Island (Ferry departs from Long Wharf, Boston)
> Hosted by: Bonnie Vegiard & Jennifer Harnish
> Contact: Bonnie Vegiard |  281-685-2132 | bvegiard at gmail.com <mailto:bvegiard at gmail.com>
> Come enjoy a summer day out on the water with a group trip to George’s Island, one of Boston Harbor’s most scenic and historic destinations! The island features flat walking trails, Fort Warren to explore, and plenty of green space for relaxing and socializing. A perfect summer escape close to home!
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> Harbor Islands photo with lighthouse
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> White Mountains Summer Getaway – New Hampshire Adventure Weekend
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> Date: Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025
> Location: White Mountains, New Hampshire
> Hosted by: Joanie Holcombe & Jessie Mabry
> Contact: Joanie Holcombe joanholcombe at gmail.org <mailto:joanholcombe at gmail.org> (603) 667-0818 or Jessie Mabry jessiekirchner at gmail.com <mailto:jessiekirchner at gmail.com>
> Join us for a weekend of outdoor fun in the beautiful White Mountains! Activities include tandem biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking, plus evenings with bonfires, dips in a crystal-clear stream, and visits to charming local towns.
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> photo: Kayak team Hai and Nick Amazing standing on the beach holding paddles with beautiphful Echo Lake and other NESFL kayakers in the background
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> Photo Gallery
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> photo: Martha Steele birding in the woods with guide dog Alvin.
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>    photo: Volunteers and Low Vision and Blind bikers, group photo with tandem bikes and mountain background in New Hampshire
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> photo: Volunteer guide and blind hiking athlete having lunch over a scenic overlook in New Hampshire
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> photo: Socializing with friends sharing great food (Deanne, Lars, and Marita)!
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> photo: Singing by the bonfire in New Hampshire
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> Contact Susan Bueti Hill NESFL President for further inquiries: (617) 999 - 9384, info at nesfl.org <mailto:info at nesfl.org>
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