Brookline Bird Club – America’s most active bird club!

The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary established the memorial bird garden area for long-time BBC member, former president and nonstop trip leader Ida Giriunas this past spring and continued to add to it this summer and fall.  They fenced it in to keep deer from eating everything, and plan to add more feeders in the colder temperatures, along with some benches.  They are expanding the bird garden area between the classroom and their office which attaches to the back of the Carol Decker classroom.  An additional area was recently cleared and mulched on the side of the house by Bradstreet Trail, and will be planted in the spring with all native plants.  This area will also have a water feature and some bird feeders.  The garden will fill in over time with paths going through it. Once the project is completed, IRWS will  add a plaque honoring Ida.  It looks amazing, even if a bit dry now from the summer heat and no rain.  We think Ida would love it! IRWS states that the birds and butterflies already do.  Please stop by to see the progress. A formal dedication will take place sometime in the future when public health concerns permit.

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  • Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)

    Saugus - Bear Creek Sanctuary (WINWaste) 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA, United States

    Bear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather. [...]

  • Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR. There are decent bathrooms at lot 1 where we start. Beginners welcome! Late arrivers can phone John at 781 859 9450 to find out [...]

  • Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond (Early Birders Series) Rescheduled from 11/7

    Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) MA, United States

    Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Franklin Park! Located in Roxbury, Boston’s largest open space is home to a plethora of natural features, including miles of trails, playing fields, a pond, and plenty of birds! Here we will look for all sorts of songbirds, including late fall migrants and early winterers. Whether [...]

  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

    Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

    We will likely walk 3 or 4 miles on mostly flat trails through sanctuary woodlands and wetlands. Be prepared for some trails being wet, muddy, or rutted. Also take precautions against ticks. There is a small fee required if you are not a member of Mass Audubon. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Cosponsored with the [...]

  • Webinar: Birding in Italy with Marco Valtriani from S-Cape Birding Tours

    As a natural north-south bridge between Europe and Africa, Italy is a vitally important region for more than 550 bird species, both migrants and breeders. More than 20% of the “Boot” is under environmental protection, and those areas include many of the most famous reserves and sanctuaries in all of Europe, featuring the greatest diversity [...]

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