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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T070000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T093000
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CREATED:20250922T172315Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
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CREATED:20250926T140110Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Bird Walk at Fruitlands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere will also be a morning walk (10-11:30 am) led by Boxborough Birders leaders Sandy Oxley and Al Sgroi. \nThere are other bird and nature themed activities offered too. Sounds like a nice family day with birding options. \nThe Trustees are charging admission for this event – more can be found here https://thetrustees.org/event/442199/ \n 
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/afternoon-bird-walk-at-fruitlands/
LOCATION:Harvard – Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Rd.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
GEO:42.5085547;-71.6099943
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T080000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Blanding's Family Walk -- A walk for kids ages 8+ with one or two accompanying adults  (Rescheduled from May 31)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPossibility of live Blanding’s Turtle viewing (but no guarantee)! \nRegistration 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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/birds-and-blandings-family-walk-a-walk-for-kids-ages-8-with-one-or-two-accompanying-adults-rescheduled-from-may-31/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED to June 26 - Birds and Blanding's Family Walk -- A walk for kids ages 8+ with one or two accompanying adults
DESCRIPTION:Please see the June 26 listing. We had to reschedule due to expected heavy rain.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/birds-and-blandings-family-walk-a-walk-for-kids-ages-8-with-one-or-two-accompanying-adults/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T183000
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SUMMARY:“Timberdoodles” kids' Evening walk \, Belmont (This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.)
DESCRIPTION:This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist. \n  \nThis walk is for kids aged 5-12 with an accompanying parent or parents. \nGroup size is limited; contact Kathy Dia to register and for meeting place details at kdia@brooklinebirdclub.org. \nThe American Woodcock is an unusual upland shorebird whose unique courtship display is really something to see! Join us as we listen and look for woodcocks and other nocturnal creatures.  Bring a kid and bring your enthusiasm!  Be sure to dress for the weather because we will stand in place for a bit to listen for the calls and look for the flight of the woodcock. Bring a flashlight\, and wear appropriate footwear for walking on trails\, and through grassland which may be muddy. \n 
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/timberdoodles-kids-evening-walk-belmont/
LOCATION:Leader’s Choice
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T080000
DTSTAMP:20260522T184334
CREATED:20240311T230950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T005109Z
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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 Saltmarsh Sparrow\, shorebirds\, terns\, and breeding marsh birds at this Birding Hotspot and state park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/belle-isle-marsh-and-vicinity-40/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T103000
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SUMMARY:Slow Birding at Revere Beach
DESCRIPTION:Led by DCR Park Staff. Come observe the beautiful details of birds and their behaviors and share observations with others in the group. Pose questions and memories that observations elicit. Birds we may see include Piping Plover\, Manx Shearwater\, resident gulls\, with Common Tern arriving by May. Suitable for adults and children 8 years+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/slow-birding-at-revere-beach-6/
LOCATION:Revere Beach\, 21 Revere Beach Blvd\, Revere\, MA\, 02151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
GEO:42.4033536;-70.9907478
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T080000
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CREATED:20240311T230849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T005103Z
UID:10001716-1717228800-1717228800@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 Saltmarsh Sparrow\, shorebirds\, terns\, and breeding marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request.  Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/belle-isle-marsh-and-vicinity-39/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
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