From robertleslienewman at gmail.com  Tue Mar  3 15:45:37 2026
From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (robertleslienewman at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 09:45:37 -0600
Subject: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] HEY YOU ALL - a  unique EVENT! - W: Global
 Blind Birders Bird-a-Thon
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Yes, some of you'all can tell one bird from another and some cannot. Well.
maybe you can name one or two, that would be a help in this count. Song
birds are great little music makers; especially to hear in the early morning
hours! 

 

RNL

 

 

 

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Dear directors of state agencies for the blind,

 

I wanted to alert you to an event that may be of interest to your
constituents. We are just two months away from the 2nd Annual Global Blind
Birder Bird-a-Thon happening May 3 and 4, 2026, and registration is
officially open. This global celebration is designed with and for birders
who are blind or have low vision. It centers birding by ear, community
connections, and the understanding that birding is for every body and every
mind.

 

Participants who are blind or have low vision can bird anywhere in the world
during at least two hours of a 24 hour window on either May 3 or May 4.
Birding can take place in a backyard, park, balcony, accessible trail,
neighborhood sidewalk, or wherever listening to birds is possible. Count the
species you detect by sound or sight and submit your list to the Bird-a-Thon
Compiler so your birds can be part of the global total. 

 

There is no cost to participate. The focus is community, joy in birds,
awareness, and access.

 

Full details and registration are available at:
https://www.birdability.org/blind-birdathon

 

I am available to answer any questions. You may also consider organizing one
or more outings in your state in coordination with local bird clubs who can
provide expert guidance on identifying birds by ear.

 

Sincerely,

Martha Steele (blind from Usher syndrome)

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From applebutterhill at gmail.com  Tue Mar 24 23:03:36 2026
From: applebutterhill at gmail.com (Donna W Hill)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:03:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] HEY YOU ALL - a  unique EVENT! - W:
 Global Blind Birders Bird-a-Thon
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Hi Robert, 
 Thank you so much for posting about the blind bird-a-thon! I signed up, and I have listened to the first of the podcast where Jerry is talking about mnemonics. 
 Our Red Wing blackbirds came back to our pond 2 weeks ago. Looking forward to being part of this Awesome event, hopefully for years to come! 
 Best,  Donna Hill, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

