2015 Central Mass Birding Calendar
This calendar lists upcoming events such as bird trips, meetings, and special events such as breeding bird surveys, Christmas counts, etc. To contribute a listing, you can email to rsquimby@wpi.edu or call Rick Quimby at (508) 853-5021 and leave a message. This is not intended as a discussion forum for birding-related topics (MASSBIRD serves this function well), so please confine your submissions to the listing of events that will be of interest to Worcester County birders.
The previous year's listings are archived here.
Here are the current birding events listings in chronological order:
Learning about the status of our local bat populations and bidding on unique items such as a Newburyport Harbor boat trip, nature-themed jewelry, pick-your-own blueberries, and bird nestboxes will be highlights of Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club's annual dinner meeting at Hartman's Herb Farm, Barre, on February 8th. Following a mid-day buffet dinner, Dr. Thomas French, Assistant Director of Division of Fisheries and Wildlife/Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program will present a slide program entitled "The Unexpected and Sudden Decline in Massachusetts Bats." Dr. French will provide an overview of native bat species, discuss the mysterious non-native fungus called White Nose Syndrome that is causing the precipitous decline of bats, and talk about recent research. State Ornithologist Dr. Andrew Vitz will also make a short presentation regarding two local "citizen science" bird projects being spearheaded by the Club. The afternoon event will include a silent auction to support HWRNC's regular offerings of educational nature programs and field trips in central Massachusetts. The Club's monthly presentations and outings, led by science/natureprofessionals and enthusiasts, are free and open to the public. Items ranging from art works to guided trips have been consigned so far, but additional donations of items or special services are welcome and still being accepted. This event, which will take place 12:30-5, is open to anyone interested in the Hubbardston-Ware River Nature Club. Cost is $28 per person for members, $32 per person for non-members. Annual membership in HWRNC is $15 individual,$20 family. For more information, to make a reservation, or to donate to the auction, contact hubbardstonnatureclub@yahoo.com.