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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Birders Birdathon Goes Global<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The second annual Blind Birders Birdathon will be held May 3-4, 2026. Last year was our first experience of engaging birders from all over the United States who are blind and low vision. Participants agreed to listen for birds for at least two hours and turn in their birding lists to be part of an overall tally. This year we have added a day so that people can choose which day to bird and therefore have more transportation options. We are also going global and welcome participants from all over the world. Also, we are having monthly informational gatherings to help prepare participants for the adventure.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information or to register you may go to Birdability.org. As well you can contact Donna Posont, Coordinator: Birding by Ear and Beyond, Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn at donnabutterfly50@gmail.com. Prizes will be awarder by a random drawing for those participants in the United States. You will receive notice of the wrapup meeting after the event once you have registered on the Birdability website. Friends and family or interested individuals who are sighted may also register and volunteer to bird with someone or join with a group of blind birders. Help us make this year bigger and better and a wonderful opportunity for all of us to get outside and engage in the natural world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>