[NFB-NM] Global Blind Birders Bird-a-Thon in May

[Tonia Trapp]

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Dear Members of the National Federation of the Blind,



I wanted to alert you to an event. 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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