Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
2024-09-25 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-02 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-09 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-16 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-23 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Newton – Nahanton Park, 507 Winchester St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
We will watch the fall migration rise and fall at a suburban park location,over the span of seven weeks: Warblers give way to sparrows.
Easy walk near garden plots, along the Charles, and through woods.
Waterproof shoes recommended. Canceled if steady rain.
Portapotty available.

Arlington Reservoir
2024-09-29 07:30 - 09:30, 2024-10-13 07:30 - 09:30 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area is a public park and people walk dogs here frequently. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2024-09-29 08:00, 2024-10-27 08:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. Hats, waterproof footwear, insect repellent, and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 15 people.

Fenway Area Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2024-10-05 07:30 - 09:30 | Boston – Fenway Victory Gardens, 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
We’ll explore and look for birds in the northern part of the Fenway area around the gardens and recently restored Muddy River, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect up to 2 miles of walking on easy flat trails (paved and unpaved).
This beautiful and historical patch of green often attracts migrating songbirds and ducks. Established in 1942, the Fenway Victory Garden is the oldest surviving victory garden in the United States.
This is an opportunity to learn a bit more about the Boston Birding Festival and the Walking City Trail. (This bird walk will walk on a section of the WCT.)
New birders are welcome, and we will have some binoculars to lend.
Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/fenway-area-bird-walk/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available during the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. They will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2024-10-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us as we walk on easy paths around the refuge impoundments in hopes of finding fall migrants such as waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Squantum Point Park
2024-10-13 08:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. Hats, waterproof footwear, insect repellent, and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
An easy walk on flat trails. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-10-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

Stony Brook Reservation Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2024-10-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston – Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place), 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States
We’ll explore and look for birds in the along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and somewhat steep. They can also be muddy if it has rained recently.
Established in 1894 as a city greenspace, Boston’s Stony Brook Reservation is managed by the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston and the DCR. This urban gem deserves and has special value to people who live nearby. The wilder sections of this property are known for their dramatic rocky cliffs and outcroppings and include woodlands, brooks, a beautiful pond, floodplain and marshes, shallow wetlands, and certified vernal pools. At the north, Bellevue Hill, at 338 feet, is the highest point in the city of Boston and can be good for hawk-watching.
For this walk, we’ll explore the eastern side of Stony Brook Reservation and see what late migrants and resident birds we can find.
This is an opportunity to learn a bit more about the Boston Birding Festival and the Walking City Trail. (This bird walk will walk on a section of the WCT.)
New birders are welcome, and we will have some binoculars to lend.
Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/stony-brook-reservation-walk/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available through the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. They will have waiver forms available if you forget.

The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
2024-11-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel, 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2024-11-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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).

Millennium Park
2024-11-10 08:00, 2024-12-22 08:00 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. We recommend waterproof shoes, gloves, hat, & jacket, and bringing water.
The walk is free and open to all but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond -- CANCELLED
2024-11-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Franklin Park and Scarboro Pond, Roxbury, MA, United States
This trip is CANCELLED due to a large event in the park that will interfere with the planned birding walk.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-11-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
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 night before trip.

Mass Audubon's Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-11-17 08:00 - 10:30 | Marshfield – Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary, 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
A variety of birds including water birds and raptors. Possibility of Meadowlarks.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston
2024-11-24 08:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present.

Squantum Point Park
2024-12-08 08:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! The trails are flat and easy to walk.
Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 1 mile on level trails. Port-a-potties may be available.
The walk is free and open to all but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston
2025-01-05 08:00, 2025-01-26 08:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks. The trails are flat and easy to walk.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.
Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately .5 miles on level trails. Port-a-potties may be available.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2025-01-11 08:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway, 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present. Loaner binoculars available.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation
2025-01-12 07:30 - 10:00 | Salisbury Beach State Reservation
We will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available.

Charles River, Watertown
2025-01-18 07:30 - 09:30 | Watertown Square – Greenway Entrance
An easy ~2-mile walk along the Charles River Greenway in Watertown, with a chance to see over-wintering waterfowl on the river as well as winter-time resident birds. We are likely to see Common and Hooded mergansers as well as Buffleheads- plus the usual local woodpeckers and other hardy species.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2025-01-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A peaceful winter walk in Mount Auburn is always a pleasure and you never know what you might see. Sapsuckers and Red-breasted Nuthatches are regulars.

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
2025-01-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel – email trip leaders if you are unsure.

Millennium Park
2025-02-02 08:00 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! The trails are flat and easy to walk.
Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 1 mile on paved/level paths and trails. Port-a-potties may be available.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston (New Date)
2025-02-08 08:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
This walk was schedule for February 9 and is now rescheduled to February 8.
Join us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks. The trails are flat and easy to walk.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.
Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately .5 miles on level trails. Port-a-potties may be available.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston - RESCHEDULED to February 8
2025-02-09 08:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Please see the February 8 listing. If you already had registered, you should have received an email. Otherwise, please register using the emails provided in the February 8 listing.

Winter Birds along the Concord River Greenway, Lowell
2025-02-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Lowell Cemetery, 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Concord River in winter can be a rich spot for birds as it tumbles and meanders toward its confluence with the Merrimack. We will look for wintering ducks and gulls that use the open water for feeding and we might even see a Bald Eagle. This walk is suitable for beginners and those with limited mobility as the path is flat and paved but as this is winter, be prepared for the weather and potentially icy/snowy footing. Cosponsored by Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Preregister at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/category/events/

Charles River Waltham RESCHEDULED to 3/1
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
This walk is rescheduled to 3/1. Please see that listing in the calendar.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport CANCELLED
2025-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
This trip is cancelled due to weather.

Newburyport and Vicinity
2025-02-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Newburyport – Cashman Park, 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The middle of winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Charles River Waltham (RESCHEDULED to 3/1)
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2025-02-23 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present. Loaner binoculars available.

Charles River Waltham (rescheduled from 2/15 and 2/22)
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Join us for a 1 to 2 mile walk on paved paths. Generally waterbirds and various perching birds can be seen. Cosponsored with Waltham Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club. Trip cancelled in case of rain or bad snow. Check with leader by email in advance if unsure.
Conditions could be icy. Traction devices such as yak trax, crampons, or micro spikes are recommended.
Canceled for bad weather. If in doubt, check with the leader.
Registration required: https://secure.walthamlandtrust.org/np/clients/walthamlandtrust/eventRegistration.jsp?event=3520 Limited to 25 people.

Woodcocks at Meriam's Corner (CANCELED due to the location being closed and weather)
2025-03-06 17:15 - 18:30 | Concord – Meriam’s Corner, 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
So Sorry! The location is currently closed for construction. Even if we wanted to find a nearby spot to try, the weather will apparently be windy and a bit wet and it would not be a good evening to hear and see Woodcocks.

Squantum Point Park
2025-03-09 08:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks. The trails are flat and easy to walk.
Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 1 mile on level trails. Port-a-potties may be available.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Plum Island
2025-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Please check with leader before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Arlington Reservoir
2025-03-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Woodcock Walk at Ipswich River Park, North Reading
2025-03-18 18:15 - 19:15 | North Reading – Ipswich River Park, 12 Central Street, North Reading, MA, United States
Join us at sunset to hopefully hear and see the mating sky dance of the Woodcock.

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
2025-03-23 08:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Join us 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. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks. The trails are flat and easy to walk. Expect to walk approximately 1 mile.
Dress warmly enough for the weather. Hats, waterproof footwear, insect repellent, and sunblock are recommended. Port-a-potties may be available.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

CANCELED Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord CANCELED
2025-03-29 07:00 - 09:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
This field trip is canceled due to weather.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-03-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Franklin Park and Scarboro Pond, Roxbury, MA, United States
We will look for early spring migrants 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.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2025-03-30 07:00 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Mount Auburn Cemetery is lovely in all seasons. In late March, we may see the very earliest migrants from the south (Red-winged Blackbird, others) as well as the remaining seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco). And our usual year-round resident species will have just started to sing!

Horn Pond, Woburn
2025-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Horn Pond, Woburn
2025-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Lake St, 93 Lake Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Squantum Point Park
2025-04-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
2025-04-08 06:30 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

Brooks Estate, Medford
2025-04-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Medford – Brooks Estate – Grove St, 266 Grove St, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Let’s see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Birding Sketch Crawl--Spring Series
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. All artistic levels welcomed. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 10.

Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center (CANCELED)
2025-04-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
This trips has been canceled due to anticipated poor trail conditions. Please keep an eye out for future trips sponsored by Audubon’s BNC.

Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
2025-04-18 07:00 - 11:00 | North Quabbin Region, 100 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2025-04-19 07:00 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Millennium Park
2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may do an optional 30 minute trip extension to an adjacent location such as West Roxbury High School Marsh. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2025-04-19 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway, 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing and stay for at least 20 minutes to see waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway–let’s see if we can find any black-crowned night herons and other species. Beginners and BIPOC as well as experienced birders are welcome. Loaner binoculars available.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-04-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
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 night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (CANCELED due to rain)
2025-04-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Canceled due to rain. Still a wonderful place to visit.

Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Dracut – Yapp Farm, 650 Marsh Hill Road, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Join us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these islands of native vegetation to fuel up on their way to their breeding grounds or to stay and raise the next generation. The trail is less than a mile in length but is uneven in spots and portions could be muddy so sturdy footwear is a must. Co-sponsored by the Dracut Open Space Committee

Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
2025-04-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Daisy Field, 1 Willow Pond Road, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners and BIPOC welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.

Millennium Park
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.
Please read the “Meeting Place Description” carefully because it is a big park.

Stony Brook with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place), 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States
We’ll explore and look for early migrants and residents along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and somewhat steep. They can also be muddy if it has rained recently. New birders welcome. We will have some binoculars to lend. Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/spring-walk-at-stony-brook-stony-brook-reservation/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available through the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. We will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Chandler Pond, Brighton
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-05 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-12 07:00 - 08:30 | Brighton – Chandler Pond, 106 Kenrick Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy.

Birding by Ear: Spring Migration
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30 | Ipswich – Daniel Boone Park, 35 Spring St, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
A leisurely three-quarter mile loop around Baker’s Pond at Daniel Boone Park in Ipswich to look for newly arrived migrants. Recommended for those looking to learn more about birding by ear and migration. Open to beginners. Be prepared for areas of mud on the trail. Boots recommended.

Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
2025-04-29 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Hammond Pond, MA, United States
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-05-01 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-08 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-15 07:00 - 08:30 | Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised. A visit to nearby Peter’s Hill in the Arboretum is an option afterwards if others feel inclined.

Friday Morning Emerald Necklace Birding at Olmsted Pk
2025-05-02 07:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-09 07:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Pond Ave South Lot, 375 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
We will explore the Olmsted Park section of the Emerald Necklace looking for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants at Jamaica, Ward, Willow, and Leverett Ponds. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be a mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields. We’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. No restrooms.’

Concord River Greenway & Lowell Cemetary
2025-05-03 07:30 - 09:30 | Lowell – Concord River Greenway, 15 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We will focus on spring migrants that use the water of the Concord River and the trees of the Lowell Cemetery as they make their way to their northern breeding grounds. We will also look for birds that breed in this semi-restored riparian habitat. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners and those with limited mobility, as the trail is flat and paved. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/about-us-2-2-2/event_rsvp/

Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – South St Gate, 395 South St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
The Arboretum Park Conservancy, Arnold Arboretum, and the BBC are sponsoring this two-hour walk in the Bussey Brook area of the Arboretum. The walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced.
Parking Update: Parking is now restricted at the South Street Gate where the walk begins. Parking is available on Arboretum Road, off Washington Street, https://arboretum.harvard.edu/roslindale-gateway-path-project/. It is a three minute walk to the starting point from there.

Gore Place, Waltham
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Watertown – Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497

Neponset River Greenway - An Urban Oasis
2025-05-03 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find: Yellow-rumped Warblers, Gray Catbirds and other species. Beginners and BIPOC encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Loaner binoculars available.

Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center
2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States

Charles River Esplanade
2025-05-07 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-14 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-20 07:00 - 08:30 | Boston – Charles River Esplanade, MA, United States
We will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available.
Preregister on the Esplanade Association’s website: https://events.humanitix.com/bird2025.

Global Big Day Kickoff: Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-05-10 07:00 - 08:30 | Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
Kicking off Global Big Day at this small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised. A visit to nearby Peter’s Hill in the Arboretum is an option afterwards if others feel inclined.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
2025-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.

Arnold Arboretum Peter's Hill, Boston
2025-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – Peter’s Hill Gate, 99 Bussey St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
Spring birding in a beautiful location with lots of flowering trees that attract Baltimore Orioles, Orchard Orioles, Tree Swallows and other spring migrants.

Millennium Park
2025-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may do an optional 30 minute trip extension to an adjacent location such as West Roxbury High School Marsh. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people.
Please read the “Meeting Place Description” carefully because it is a big park.

Birding by Ear: Evening Chorus CANCELED DUE to WEATHER
2025-05-19 19:30 - 20:30 | South Hamilton – John J. Donovan Reservation & Sagamore Hill Conservation Area, 473 Sagamore St, South Hamilton, MA, 01982, United States
Sorry, but the winds are too strong and gusty for this trip.
