Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!  In two weeks my brother, a friend, and I will head to the Berkshires to participate in the 2009 Massachusetts Audubon Bird-a-thon.  This will be our twelveth Bird-a-thon.  This event always marks a rite of spring for me.  The opportunity to be outside for 24 straight hours hearing the many beautiful bird songs is an annual highlight.

I have been a volunteer at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum for fifteen years.  The money I raise through the Bird-a-thon is devoted solely to the museum's Snowy Owl Telemetry Research Project run by the director.  The cost of one transmitter and the annual satellite tracking fees is $6,000.  I deeply grateful for any support you can offer.  As a thank you, please call on me any time to head out on a bird walk.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! To make a pledge per species, please visit: www.massaudubon.org/birdathon

With deep appreciation,

Jay Farwell