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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
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UID:10002315-1761984000-1761989400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
DESCRIPTION:Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile\, on flat\, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors\, native sparrows\, finches\, waterfowl\, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended.\n[ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/belle-isle-marsh-and-vicinity-3/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Family Friendly,Field Trip,Limited Mobility
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
GEO:42.391684024435;-70.993881573487
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street Boston MA 02128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1399 Bennington Street:geo:-70.993881573487,42.391684024435
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000
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CREATED:20250922T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172320Z
UID:10002321-1762070400-1762084800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
DESCRIPTION:We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/the-lakes-of-wakefield-and-lynnfield-3/
LOCATION:Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel\, 595 North Ave\, Wakefield\, MA\, 01880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Williams":MAILTO:dave.williams6@gmail.com
GEO:42.5152999;-71.0847879
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel 595 North Ave Wakefield MA 01880 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=595 North Ave:geo:-71.0847879,42.5152999
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T090000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172320Z
UID:10002322-1762498800-1762506000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Pond\, Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive\, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks\, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers.  Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows\, Juncos).
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/fresh-pond-cambridge-10/
LOCATION:Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank\, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Michel":MAILTO:Thomas_Michel@hms.harvard.edu
GEO:42.3890288;-71.1436981
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=235 Alewife Brook Pkwy:geo:-71.1436981,42.3890288
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250722T002528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T201959Z
UID:10002300-1762675200-1762682400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass. Audubon and the Brookline Bird Club to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species\, including uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include blackbirds\, grosbeaks\, herons\, kingfishers\, kinglets\, owls\, rails\, ravens & crows\, sandpipers\, and woodpeckers & sapsuckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer optional 30-60 minute trip extensions to adjacent locations such as West Roxbury High School Marsh and/or Brook Farm. \nThe walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing Correne George of Mass. Audubon at cgeorge@massaudubon.org and ccing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/millennium-park-15/
LOCATION:Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch\, 300 Gardner Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.280514818291;-71.184851724564
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street Boston MA 02132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Gardner Street:geo:-71.184851724564,42.280514818291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20251029T230424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T230540Z
UID:10002409-1762675200-1762686000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Gull Focused Walk at Revere Beach
DESCRIPTION:On the Sunday after Amar Ayyash speaks ( Friday November 7)\, we are going to have the first of our gull focused walks where we work on gull ID skills at Revere Beach. We’ll focus on gulls that are there to improve on our most common gulls of all ages. We’ll also try to spot any unusual or rare gulls if they are present.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/gull-focused-walk-at-revere-beach/
LOCATION:Revere Beach – Nearest to Wonderland Stop\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Harris":MAILTO:samharris1347@gmail.com
GEO:42.413231693282;-70.989571911746
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T093000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172333Z
UID:10002326-1763193600-1763199000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
DESCRIPTION:Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile\, on flat\, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors\, native sparrows\, finches\, waterfowl\, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended.\n[ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/belle-isle-marsh-and-vicinity-4/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Family Friendly,Field Trip,Limited Mobility
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
GEO:42.391684024435;-70.993881573487
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185946Z
UID:10002327-1763200800-1763200800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Gulls at Revere Beach
DESCRIPTION:Following the recent talk by Amar Ayyash\, author of The Gull Guide\, we will have a gull focused field trip at Revere Beach. Our trip will be about appreciating gulls\, basic to advanced gull ID\, and rare and unusual gulls. We may move to other locations based on recent reports but will start at the listed meeting spot. For those arriving by public transport\, we expect there will be spontaneous car pooling to bring everyone along.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/gulls-at-revere-beach/
LOCATION:Revere Beach – Nearest to Wonderland Stop\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Soheil Zendeh":MAILTO:sohzendeh@gmail.com
GEO:42.413231693282;-70.989571911746
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172334Z
UID:10002329-1763280000-1763287200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Halibut Point State Park\, Rockport
DESCRIPTION:A two-hour walk\, about 1.5 miles\, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable.  Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader the night before trip.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/halibut-point-state-park-rockport-4/
LOCATION:Rockport – Halibut Point State Park\, Halibut Point State Park\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
GEO:42.6876291;-70.6325155
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockport – Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park Rockport MA 01966 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Halibut Point State Park:geo:-70.6325155,42.6876291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172334Z
UID:10002328-1763281800-1763289000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
DESCRIPTION:We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/franklin-park-scarboro-pond/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Loaner Binoculars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250722T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T202206Z
UID:10002301-1763884800-1763892000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass. Audubon and the Brookline Bird Club to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species\, including uncommon and rare birds. Target species include auks\, brant\, dunlin\, eagles\, egrets\, falcons\, hawks\, herons\, loons\, mergansers\, owls\, oystercatchers\, plovers\, ravens & crows\, sandpipers\, sapsuckers\, scaup\, scoters\, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are flat and easy to walk. \nThe walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing Correne George of Mass. Audubon at cgeorge@massaudubon.org and ccing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/castle-island-pleasure-bay/
LOCATION:South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot\, 2080 Day Blvd.\, 2080 Day Blvd.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.3388757;-71.0131661
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd. Boston MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2080 Day Blvd.:geo:-71.0131661,42.3388757
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132208
CREATED:20250922T172349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172349Z
UID:10002332-1763884800-1763895600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge\, Concord
DESCRIPTION:Walking about 3 miles on flat easy trails we will search for a variety of birds. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. If conditions have been cold\, be prepared for ice on the trails. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/great-meadows-national-wildlife-refuge-concord-10/
LOCATION:Concord – Great Meadows\, Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="John Edmondson":MAILTO:johnhedmondson@gmail.com
GEO:42.474811;-71.3285213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord – Great Meadows Concord Unit Entrance Rd Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd:geo:-71.3285213,42.474811
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