Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2024-09-08 08:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Plum Island
2024-09-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Newburyport – Courthouse, 188 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Beginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.

Plum Island
2024-09-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Charles River Esplanade
2024-09-11 07:30 - 09:00 | 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 fall migrants as well as year round residents. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Preregister on the Esplanade Association’s website: https://events.humanitix.com/bird

Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
2024-09-11 07:30 - 10:00 | 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.

Slow Birding Revere Beach
2024-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Revere Beach, 21 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, 02151, United States
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 expect to see include resident gulls, Common Eider and perhaps arriving White-winged Scoters. Ages: adults and children 8 years + with an adult chaperone.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard - SEE NOTE
2024-09-14 07:00 - 09:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Please be aware that there is currently High EEE risk in Harvard. The Harvard Board of Health recommends wearing long pants, long sleeves, socks and a hat. Apply an EPA-approved repellent.
We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2024-09-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
