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Dunback Meadow, Lexington

Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington

Join us for an early May walk at Dunback Meadow. We will walk a few miles on mostly flat paths but they could be muddy. All sorts of possibilities at this fine birding location.

Gaining Ground and Massport Trails 

Concord - Massport - Hanscom - Gaining Ground meeting place 341 Virginia Road, concord

Join us for a warbler-filled walk at Gaining Ground and Massport Trails in Concord/Bedford! The habitat surrounding Hanscom Airport is unique and supports a variety of spring migrants and nesting species. Expect to see flycatchers, sparrows, raptors, and colorful warblers in the varied habitats of this amazing spring hotspot. Roughly 2 mile round trip walk

RESCHEDULED – Brook Farm Historic Site (rescheduled to Saturday, one day earlier than planned)

Boston - Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St, Boston

RESCHEDULED to Saturday (May 2), one day earlier than planned. 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 flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy

CANCELLED – Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, Mattapan – Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon – Accessible Outing – CANCELLED

Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan

Sorry, the plan for a rescheduled walk did not work out. There is no follow-up planned at this time. Hopefully in the future. Walk 9:00 – 11:00 am / Check-in 8:30 – 9:00 am Leaders: Jerry Berrier (blind birder) jerry.berrier@gmail.com; Michealle Larkins  mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org, 617-448-0796; Mass Audubon Naturalist Correne George Join us for the Global Blind Birder

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

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

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.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!

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