Birds and Blanding's Family Walk -- A walk for kids ages 8+ with one or two accompanying adults (Rescheduled from May 31)
2025-06-26 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
At our meeting spot, special guest Dr. Bryan Windmiller of Zoo New England will talk about the endangered Blanding’s turtles that call Great Meadows home. Then we will head out to see what turtles, birds, and mammals and other wildlife we can observe on the refuge. This walk is intended for kids ages 8+ with an accompanying adult. This walk will be in the Concord area.
Possibility of live Blanding’s Turtle viewing (but no guarantee)!
Registration is required for this walk to maintain a positive group experience! Please email trip leader Kathy Dia to register(kdia@brooklinebirdclub.org). Meeting location will be sent to all registrants three days before the walk.

Afternoon Bird Walk at Fruitlands
2025-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
As part of the Trustees’s event at Fruitlands called Flying Into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2025, Kathy Dia from the BBC will lead a bird walk from 2 to 3:30pm. The event includes a falconry demonstration but that part of the day’s activities is already sold out.
There will also be a morning walk (10-11:30 am) led by Boxborough Birders leaders Sandy Oxley and Al Sgroi.
There are other bird and nature themed activities offered too. Sounds like a nice family day with birding options.
The Trustees are charging admission for this event – more can be found here https://thetrustees.org/event/442199/

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2025-11-01 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
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.
[ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2025-11-07 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).

Charles River, Waltham (NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION)
2026-01-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
An easy level ~2-mile walk along the Charles River Greenway in Waltham, with a chance to see over-wintering Weird Ducks on the river as well as the usual winter woodlands species. We are likely to see Common and Hooded Mergansers as well as Buffleheads on the Charles. Be prepared for icy paths and brisk temperatures.

Deer Island & Boston Harbor CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
2026-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Canceled due to weather!

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2026-02-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-21 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
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.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop (RESCHEDULED to Sunday 2/15)
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Recheduled to Sunday 2/15 due to cold and gusting winds.

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
2026-02-15 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 and near the parking area. Beginners welcome and encouraged.
Update: Based on other locations, we will be walking in packed snow with a lot of sheer ice in places. Please consider winter boots and traction aids such as yaktrax or exospikes or other similar traction aids and expect that the walking will not be nearly as easy as it would be on pavement. The leader plans to do the walk on schedule.
The start time is timed to the tides.
Update: The leader expects to go as far as the beach where Iceland Gull is most likely and then turn back due to the snow and ice on the paths. Many nice sea ducks, gulls, and other nice birds will be seen. the midway porta potties will be available.

CANCELLED Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
We’re cancelling for a number of reasons. The walkways are in terrible condition, varying from deep snow to icy paths. Weather looks iffy for Saturday. Also, two of the leaders are unavailble.
We are considering finding a day later in March for a last-of-season trip to Deer Island. If we do, we’ll post it and announce it as widely as we can.
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.
The start time is timed to the tides.
Leaving early is possible if you can’t be there for the whole time. You would head back before we get to the halfway point.

Woodcock Walk at Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont (time updated)
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Join us at sunset to (hopefully) hear and see the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity typically begins around 7:15 p.m. and lasts for about an hour. Call the trip leader if there’s rain or snow cover. We will walk ~1/2 mile along paths to the best woodcock view area. Be prepared for muddy ground and cool temps, and bring a flashlight or headlamp for the return walk to the parking lot.
Time is updated cersu the Blue Book. This is the correct time.

CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont
2026-03-21 18:30 - 19:45 | MA
Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below.

Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow

Arlington Reservoir
2026-03-22 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.

Deer Island and Boston Harbor, Winthrop (one more try)
2026-03-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Adding a trip to make up for the cancellations and to grab the chance of some late winter birding. The paths should all be fine now. It will probably be colder than you expect on the water since there’s not much shelter from any wind that is blowing.
We will search for wintering ducks, Loons, seabirds, and possibly an unusual Gull. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress warmly. We will walk around 2.5 to 3 miles on paved paths all the way around the island. Port-a-potties available at the start and midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel – email trip leader if you are unsure.
The start time is timed to high tide.
Leaving early is possible if you can’t be there for the whole time.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2026-03-28 08:10 - 10:00 | 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!

Condon Shell parking lot, Mystic Valley Parkway.
2026-04-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Medford – Condon Shell Parking, 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, United States
Sponsored by the Medford Piblic Library. Join local birder Leslie Kramer for a family-friendly bird watching walk along the river! Our group will meet at the Condon Shell parking lot and follow the path along the river, which is ADA-accessible and stroller friendly. Note: Attendance is free but registration is required https://medfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-bird-walk/

Spring Bird Walk Along the Charles River in Waltham
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Cosponsored by Waltham Land Trust, BBC & Menotomy Bird Club and led by Emily Szczypek, member of all three organizations. Migration is taking place so we could see Baltimore Orioles, Warbling Vireos, Warblers, Tree and or Rough-winged Swallows, and Osprey, as well as our resident Great Blue Herons, Red-tailed Hawks, and various song birds. Bring binoculars. Families are encouraged to attend!

No dogs please. Dogs often scare away birds, so they are not allowed on this walk. We will cancel for rain, but the forecast looks good right now!

Eagles at Mystic Lake
2026-05-31 07:00 - 09:00 | West Medford – Mystic Lake Dam, 1001 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Learn about the ecology and wildlife at the Mystic lakes, with special focus on the Bald Eagles who frequent this location. Herring that swim up the Mystic River to spawn draw many other birds and wildlife as well. A scope is very helpful here if you have one.
Meet at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford. Plenty of free parking. See below (below and to the right on the web) for detailed directions.

Family Bird Walk, Condon Shell, Medford
2026-06-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Medford – Condon Shell Parking, 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, United States
Sponsored by the Medford Public Library. Join local birder Leslie Kramer of Brookline Bird Club for a family-friendly bird watching walk along the river! Our group will meet at the Condon Shell parking lot and follow the path along the river, which is ADA-accessible and stroller friendly. Note: Attendance is free but registration is required at this link (and some more info): https://medfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-bird-walk-in-collaboration-with-brookline-bird-club/

New Member Walk at Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2026-06-13 06:30 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
This walk is intended for new members! Get to know your fellow club members. Bring a friend if you like.
An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. We’ll see summer residents including breeding birds.
We will meet in the parking lot of the TD Bank at Fresh Pond Circle, located at the intersection of Concord Avenue with Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge. If you are driving, please see the walk leader (Thomas Michel) when you arrive to get a parking permit to place on the dashboard of your car, and then park in the Trader Joe’s lot. If you don’t have one of these permits from Thomas, your car may be towed. Parking is also available at the Alewife T station, and there is limited metered street parking on Wheeler and Fawcett Streets in Cambridge and on Concord Avenue in Belmont. Fresh Pond Reservation is also accessible by T (Red Line Alewife Station) or via MBTA #74 bus.
