Mass Audubon's Focus on Feeders: Feb. 5th and 6th, 2011

Just a rather quick message here in regards to a citizen-science project that I had participated in last winter before I was fully aware of Cornell's Project FeederWatch. Mass Audubon has been running their Focus on Feeders project for over the last 40 years, having citizen-scientists collect data on birds observed at their feeders one weekend every winter over the aforementioned time-frame and send them in to Mass Audubon for their research. Here is a copied image of the initial email that was sent to me a few weeks ago in regards to Focus on Feeders:

View this email in a web browser Mass Audubon’s 2011 Focus on Feeders Weekend February 5-6, 2011 Northern Cardinal, by David Parish. Bird feeding is an extremely popular winter activity in our region and for more than 40 years Mass Audubon has harnessed that interest by asking volunteers like you to participate in our annualFocus on Feeders event. Focus On Feeders is for backyard bird enthusiasts of all ages! Join the fun and participate in this long-standing tradition by reporting the number and species of birds in your backyard and visiting your feeders during the weekend of February 5th and 6th. Results from across the Commonwealth —including yours! — will be tallied and  displayed on our website by the end of March. In addition, all participants will be entered into a drawing to win Mass Audubon grocery bags, baseball caps, and other prizes. Focus on Feeders also features a photo contest, and winning photographs will appear on our website with results. Visit our website for more information and an official 2011 Focus on Feeders Report Form. Questions? Contact us at focusonfeeders@massaudubon.org. Mass Audubon208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-259-9500 / 800-AUDUBON http://www.massaudubon.org/

I want to thank a certain follower of my wee little birding blog for sending me a message not only in regards to Focus on Feeders, but her kind words about this blog. I am very glad to know that some people do find some enjoyment with my occasional exploits with the birding world! So, thank you Hilary at Mass Audubon and happy birding to all! Now go out there this upcoming weekend and watch what wonderful birds alight onto your feeders!