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  • Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge

    Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 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 and Orange-crowned Warbler has become a yearly visitor.

  • An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh

    East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 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. Cosponsored by [...]

  • Revere Beach

    Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United States

    We don't know what we will find and what condition the beach will be in. Just seems like a good time to plan a trip. We will walk up and donw the beach a mile or more. We may have to traverse deep snow to get out there. Might be messy conditions on the beach [...]

  • Birding Sketch Crawl–Winter Series

    Leader's Choice

    Come and bird/sketch in locations around Essex County. All artistic levels welcome. Bring your own sketching materials and other creature comforts. Contact leader for details no later than 5 PM February 6.

  • Scituate to Plymouth

    Pembroke - Stop and Shop 125 Church St, Pembroke, MA, United States

    A total of 70 species is routine on this trip. We should be able to find a combination of land birds, freshwater ducks, and ocean birds with relatively little driving. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

  • Scusset, CC Canal, Town Neck Beach, Sandwich

    Sagamore - Scusset Beach Pier Parking Lot MA, United States

    Offered by the Cape Cod Bird Club! and co-sponsored by Brookline Bird Club. We’ll be sorting through large rafts of wintering waterfowl, looking out for Great Cormorant and possibly alcids. We’ll then head over to the fields by the campground to check for Horned Lark and other passerines. We’ll follow up with visits to the [...]

  • Milton Landing & Neponset River Estuary and Greenway

    Boston - Milton Landing 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United States

    Come Birding on Lunar New Year! Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway's paved bike path from Milton to Dorchester on Lunar New Year. We will start at Milton's Landing and stay for 20 to 30 minutes to see waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners [...]

  • Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

    Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 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. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leaders if you are unsure.

  • Newburyport and Vicinity

    Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 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 [...]

  • Cape Ann

    Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

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