Spring is in full swing join us for some fun!
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Athol Bird & Nature Club
Field Trips & Meetings 2025
http://www.atholbirdclub.org
Now through Saturday May 10, 2025. Hawk Watch at Adams Farm. Great action in week #1 of the Adams Farm Spring Hawkwatch. Hi Everybody, We had some migrating Raptors today, mostly Broad Wings with a 95 count. I started early with a lively NW wind in place. Consistent light to moderate flow of migrants in the morning with single or double birds. Joining me on this windy Easter Sunday were Eric Mueller and Joanne Hart. Mike Gebo also stopped by as a visitor and was able to get some camera shots of some of our Raptors.
Today's Migrants: TV-2, OS-5, BE-2, SS-3, CH-1, BW-95, RS-1, AK-1, PG-1, UR-2 (113)
Today's Locals: TV-12, OS-2, BE-3, SS-2, CH-2, BW-6, RT-6, AK-1
Today’s forecast calls for much calmer winds from the South 5-9mph with increasing clouds and a high temp of 63'F. Hopefully this will induce more Broad Wings to relax and kettle up and migrate. 
If you are interested in participating this spring, here is the contact information. If you are unsure on days with weather predicted and no announcements are made, just contact me or Eric to get the latest scoop, Mark Morris 978-868-6354 mdmrem...@gmail.com Eric Mueller 978-337-9150
The Northfield Bird Club :
Tuesday, April 29 5:30 p.m. Providing Nesting Opportunities for Swallows: (note location correction) A Two Part Program with Mara Silver Dickinson Library Northfield Ma. Go to the Programs page of the website for more information.
Fridays April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 7:00 am Early Bird Birding with Jeff
Join Jeff Johnstone here at the Center (100 Main Street Athol) before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. These are great events for the novice birder to learn from one of our best field naturalists. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels. Info: Jeff Johnstone, 978-249-9052.
Friday, April 25th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Vernal Pool Exploration
South Athol Conservation Area at LeBlanc Entrance – 3801 S. Athol Road
Mount Grace Conservation Director (and ABNC president) Dave Small and retired entomologist Cathy Cszal will guide us in discovering critters and learning about the unique life found in vernal pools. Bring waterproof boots, a snack, drinking water, and a sense of adventure. This spring vacation event is geared to families.
To find the South Athol Conservation Area entrance: travel south on South Athol Road from Athol Center. The entrance will be on the right 1.1 miles south of the Route 2 overpass, between the intersections of Riceville Road and Conant Road. A Conservation Area sign at the driveway will point you down the dirt roadway to a small parking area on the right before the gate (private residence). Free and open to all
Sunday 1:00 pm April 27, 2025, in-person+ zoom Dale Monette – Steve Destefano "Moose in Massachusetts: Life on the 
Edge", the "edge" could be related to (1) living in cold and deep winter conditions, (2) the southern edge of their range in southern New England, and (3) the current situation with climate change, winter tick, etc. throughout much of their range. In person @ at the Center (100 Main Street Athol) To register for this zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLdo58D0S5KwWHyuwmLR_g
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:30 PM Forest Stewardship Options for the South Athol Conservation Area. Millers River Environmental Center 100 Main Street Athol. Presented by the Forest Resources Management class, UMass Amherst
Senior undergraduate forestry majors have spent the semester visiting and researching the South Athol Conservation Area. Presentation by the students will highlight potential management options that address, wildlife habitat enhancement, climate resilience, and public access. Free and open to all.
Dave Small
978-413-1772
Athol Bird and Nature Club
Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol Ma 01331
The Environmental Center is now open by appointment and available for use by our partners
