*** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday May 13, 2026 7:30 PM Program: Belize, a Perfect Winter Birding Getaway ***

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New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter

Please note the following: 
   * Check the chapter website (http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs) for any changes that may impact the in person program.
   * There will be refreshments from 7-7:30 pm.  Feel free to bring in refreshments for others to enjoy at the program. Thank you!

   Wednesday May 13, 2026 7:30 pm Program: Belize, a Perfect Winter Birding Getaway 
   

   Join Becky Suomala on a (virtual) birding trip to tropical Belize in Central America. This English-speaking country has great birding, but also unique archeological sites, and snorkeling from its islands in the Caribbean. From birds to butterflies, fish and scenery, Becky will share highlights from these special places. Her photos are from a recent February trip with several friends that was a perfect winter birding getaway.

   Bio: Rebecca Suomala is a Biologist Emerita with NH Audubon. She worked for NH Audubon from 1988 until 2024 in a variety of positions. In 2005, she completed her Master’s in Wildlife Ecology from the University of New Hampshire, conducting research into songbird migration stopover for her thesis. She studied Common Nighthawks for almost 20 years and has banded birds on Appledore Island since 1994. As an avid birder, she has explored much of New Hampshire and has traveled to many national and international birding destinations.

   All are welcome to attend our Wednesday May 13, 2026 program which is free of charge at the Seacoast Science Center (wheelchair accessible), Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye NH (click here for Google maps, Seacoast Science Center) There will be refreshments starting at 7 pm. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Entrance doors will be locked at 7:45 pm. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group.

   Thank You! Dunkin’ of 14 Central Ave (exit 7 off of Rte 16), Dover, NH (603) 740-9649 donates hot coffee and more for our programs. When you visit the location mention a thank you!

Al Stewart, Jr.