AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS—July 31, 2026—If you’re wondering why you’re suddenly seeing roaming clutches of hatted and ‘binoculared’ folks roaming around Western Massachusetts, here’s why: The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst will be host to the 144th Annual Meeting (AOS 2026) of the American Ornithological Society from August 3–7, 2026 in Amherst, Mass. This meeting will bring …