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~ HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB ~

 

"Copyright 2006 by HBC Member, Mark Thorne"



The Hoffmann Bird Club was established in 1940 with a mission of promoting the study of birds in Berkshire County. The club was founded under the auspices of the Berkshire Museum. and named in honor of Ralph Hoffmann a naturalist who was born in Berkshire County.

Meetings are held from September thru May and are open at no charge to anyone interested in birds.

Field trips are led by experienced birders and beginners are welcome. All field trips begin in front of the Berkshire Museum unless otherwise noted.

Find a current list of club Officers and other information here.

The Marilyn Flor Day Camp Scholarship Fund is sponsored by the Hoffmann Bird Club.

Check out the Links to various birding related sites on the web.

Membership in the Hoffmann Bird Club is open to anyone interested in birds and bird study.

Here is a Berkshire County Bird List.

Coming up ...  

March 15--Calling All Bird Lovers to a Statewide Bird Conference in Waltham! -- This conference is all about Massachusetts birds and for the people who enjoy them-at backyard bird feeders, in your community or in the fields, forests, waterways or coastlines of Massachusetts! Register for the 16th Annual Birders Conference co-sponsored by MassAudubon and MassWildlife. This year's theme is "Massachusetts Birds: Our Common Wealth and Natural Heritage." Whether you feed birds at home, seek birds with binoculars, spotting scopes or hunting gear, you are sure to find topics that appeal to your interest in Massachusetts birds including: research findings, waterfowl identification, youth bird clubs, conservation stamps, bird calls, habitat management techniques for birds in decline and many other topics of interest. Presentations will be offered by a variety of experts from state agencies and conservation organizations. Visit displays and exhibits offered by bird oriented groups and businesses and lunch with bird enthusiasts from all walks of life! Proceeds from the Birders Meeting will support MassAudubon's Important Bird Area (IBA) program and MassWildlife's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. Program details and registration information can be found at http://www.massaudubon.org/news/index.php?id=917&type=news

 

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