Field Trip

This trip will focus on migrant shorebirds which are starting to filter into this area after their short breeding season in the northern regions of the continent. A few noteworthy breeding birds also inhabit the area including Saltmarsh Sparrows and American Oystercatchers. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird [...]

Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for large groups of herons and egrets, common and rare shorebirds. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and [...]

We will search for resident migrant birds and as well as shorebirds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Mosswetusset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide around 10:00 am, we'll try checking the high tide roosts for shorebirds as well. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

Discover how you can enliven and enrich your experience of nature by slowly and carefully observing the fine aesthetic details and behavior of birds that may include shorebirds and gulls. During the last half hour of this program, you will have the option to leave early or to participate in accompanying guided mindfulness practices. Be [...]

Shorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark.

Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for large groups of herons and egrets, common and rare shorebirds. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and [...]

Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. We will not be carpooling so participants must have their own cars.

Join us for a pleasant evening of watching nighthawk migration along the Nashua River valley. Bring a lawn chair or a camp stool. This trip is co-sponsored with the Friends of the Oxbow NWR (friendsoftheoxbownwr.org). Rain date: Sunday August 28.

We will begin with a pleasant one-mile walk on graded paths and boardwalks observing locally nesting species, various flycatchers, and possibly some early fall migrants. The walk will culminate with a search for migrating Common Nighthawks. Limited to 25 participants. Please register by emailing leader.

Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for shorebirds during their peak in migration and passerines that are beginning their southerly migration. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. UPDATE: The plan is to bird at the Marsh for most of the [...]

We will walk about three miles on easy, leveled dirt paths while searching for migrant and late breeding songbirds. We will also look for late blooming wildflowers such as closed gentian with its unique deep blue-purple flowers. Rain cancels walk.