Have you ever considered doing an ABA Bird ing Big Year? How about a county or statewide Big Year? Why would you want to even do one? How does one plan out all the logistics to ensure that ea ch of the important states are visited at the most opportune times? Can yo u do this alone or do you need to seek out help? Come and learn about the mishaps\, the successes\, the lessons learned along the way\, the hilariou s birding stories\, the new life-time friends met along the way and the jo y of reporting 801 bird species during 2023! \; But be warned &hellip\ ; if you attend\, you just might get the urge to plan a Big Year yourself ! \; Please come and meet Big Year Birder Gino Ellison and see tons of beautiful bird photographs while hearing one birders tale about a 12-mont h quest of a lifetime! \; \;
\nFor adults. Registration requ ired. Please contact Ari \;at apappas@minlib.net with any questions.
\nAbout Gino:
\nEugene (Gino) Ellison - is a lifetime resident of Massachusetts. He is happily married to his wonderful wife Kate (38 years) and they have 3 fun kids and 4 active grandkids. Gino is now retired from the investmen t business as well as the Professional Bass Fishing Tournament circuit. Gi no has been affiliated with Bass Pro Shops for over 25 years and still mak es several store appearances each year. Gino is a hunter\, fisherman\, con servationist and passionate birder who leads dozens of walks in Massachuse tts. He greatly enjoys volunteering with Mass Wildlife and with Mass Audub on at their family birding &\; fishing events. Gino just completed a su ccessful ABA Birding Big Year in 2023 and is scheduled to speak at birding festivals and clubs around New England and nationwide.
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