Brookline Bird Club

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-03-16 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2025-03-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway, 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present. Loaner binoculars available.

Woodcocks at Alewife
2025-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Cambridge – Alewife, Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
We will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the American Woodcock’s mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Walk of less than a mile mostly or entirely on flat, paved walkways. No restrooms. Easily accessible from the Alewife MBTA station.

Woodcock Walk at Ipswich River Park, North Reading
2025-03-18 18:15 - 19:15 | North Reading – Ipswich River Park, 12 Central Street, North Reading, MA, United States
Join us at sunset to hopefully hear and see the mating sky dance of the Woodcock.

Timberdoodles in Sharon (RESCHEDULED to Saturday, March 22)
2025-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Sharon – Moose Hill Farm (trustees), 396 Moose Hill Street, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to Saturday March 22.

Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
2025-03-22 | Leader’s Choice
The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

Parker River NWR
2025-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

“Timberdoodles” kids' Evening walk , Belmont (This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.)
2025-03-22 18:30 - 19:45 | Leader’s Choice
This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.

This walk is for kids aged 5-12 with an accompanying parent or parents.
Group size is limited; contact Kathy Dia to register and for meeting place details at kdia@brooklinebirdclub.org.
The 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.

Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
2025-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Harvard – Still River Depot Road
We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 23, same time.

Timberdoodles in Sharon (Rescheduled from March 21)
2025-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Sharon – Moose Hill Farm (trustees), 396 Moose Hill Street, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
Come watch American Woodcock display behavior. Water-resistant shoes helpful, but not needed.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington
2025-03-23 07:30 - 10:30
We will look for wintering birds and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
2025-03-23 08:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and 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. The trails are flat and easy to walk. Expect to walk approximately 1 mile.
Dress warmly enough for the weather. Hats, waterproof footwear, insect repellent, and sunblock are recommended. Port-a-potties may be available.
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 30 people.

Open to All Webinar: At Sea in the Humboldt Current – Ship Life, Pelagic Birds, and Deep Sea Creatures, with Scott Weiman
2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:00
Embark on an evening of discovery as marine geochemist Scott Wieman recounts a recent month-long research expedition aboard the R/V Falkor(too) from Valparaíso to Puerto Montt, Chile. Scott’s talk blends his experiences birding the highly productive Humboldt current with the broader expedition’s exploration of numerous methane cold seeps and submarine canyons along the Chilean Margin. In addition to sharing photographs of the diverse pelagic bird life encountered and recounting his exciting sightings – including the first Murphy’s Petrel within 1000 miles of the Chilean mainland and seven different albatross species – Scott will provide a fascinating glimpse into daily life aboard an oceanographic research vessel, the remarkably unique deep-sea life observed, and how dissolved methane measurements can reveal key processes in marine carbon cycling.
About the presenter: Scott Wieman is a PhD Candidate in Marine Geochemistry and Ocean Instrumentation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He cannot pinpoint exactly when his passion for birding began, but there is a photograph of him at ~1 year old lying on the floor in a diaper with the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America open to the plate with the Blue Jay…upside down. While his research path has been highly nonlinear, ranging from theoretical chemistry to environmental law and from the ocean depths to the surface of Mars, he has specifically maintained birding as an avid hobby and never a research direction.
Format: Zoom Webinar
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Woodcock Walk, North Easton
2025-03-28 17:45 - 20:00 | North Easton – Edwin A. Keach Park, Chestnut Street, Easton, MA, 02356, United States
From the playground, we will walk a short distance to an open area where we can observe 2 fields for Woodcock. Sunset is around 6:30 pm so bring a camp chair and relax for the Woodcock flight.

CANCELED Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord CANCELED
2025-03-29 07:00 - 09:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
This field trip is canceled due to weather.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-03-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond, Roxbury, MA, United States
We will look for early spring migrants in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2025-03-30 07:00 - 09:00 | 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!

Blue Hills
2025-03-30 08:30 - 12:30 | Blue Hills – Chickatawbut off Randolph, MA, United States
This trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and early-arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.

Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow
2025-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Blue Hills – Burma Road, 1361 Brush Hill Rd, Hyde Park, MA, 02136
We are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock’s mating flight, and sometimes its mating display. We will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.

Horn Pond, Woburn
2025-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
2025-04-02 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-30 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 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.

Horn Pond, Woburn
2025-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Lake St, 93 Lake Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Crooked Pond RESCHEDULED to Sunday, April 6
2025-04-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Boxford – Crooked Pond, 209 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 6.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2025-04-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Co-sponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2025-04-05 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-04-19 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 migrating or resident songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks and mosquitoes. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended.
ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow (Rescheduled to 4/12)
2025-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
This walk has been rescheduled to 4/12, the next Saturday.

Crooked Pond (New Date)
2025-04-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Boxford – Crooked Pond, 209 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921, United States
Join us for the traditional BBC early spring walk at Crooked Pond–Bald Hill Reservation, for Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, and early spring migrants like Louisiana Waterthrush.. The trail is generally flat, muddy, and possibly icy. Dress warmly; walking sticks helpful.

Westborough WMA in Two Parts
2025-04-06 07:00 - 13:00 | Northborough – Watson Park, Bartlett Pond, Lyman Street, Northborough, MA, United States
Part 1: 7 AM -10 AM / Part 2: 10:30 AM -1:00 PM. We will hike at a slow pace through mild moderate trails in search of sparrows and other migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again meet at the meeting location. From there we will go over to the Wildlife HQs and hike the Western trails(about 2 miles). Join for either or both parts.

Squantum Point Park
2025-04-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
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 birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.

Lynnfield Marsh - Partridge Island Trail
2025-04-07 17:45 - 20:00 | Lynnfield Marsh – Partridge Island Trail, 331 Main St, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
We will walk out Partridge Island Trail. The trail is about a quarter mile long. Possible early spring migrants seen and heard during this evening walk include Marsh Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail, and American Woodcocks. We may witness Rusty Blackbirds staging to roost at one of the largest east coast flyways for this species. All skill levels welcome. It can be windy and cold, so dress appropriately. No restroom facilities available. Heavy rain and/or winds cancels this walk. Park on Heritage Ln.

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
2025-04-08 06:30 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

Brooks Estate, Medford
2025-04-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Medford – Brooks Estate – Grove St, 266 Grove St, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Let’s see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Open to All Webinar: The Corvid’s World, with John Marzluff
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:30
How have corvids mastered city life, learned human faces and learned to use tools? What settings and experiments help humans understand some parallels between human and crow cognition? Corvids—the ubiquitous crows, ravens, magpies, jays, nutcrackers, and relatives—are familiar backyard birds with extraordinary behaviors that enable them to thrive where most species cannot. John Marzluff will share his 40-plus years of research and findings, as well as his current work in Yellowstone Park.
About the presenter: John Marzluff is Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington, the author and editor of many books and articles. . His research has been the focus of articles in the New York Times, National Geographic, Audubon, Boys Life, The Seattle Times, National Wildlife, Consumer Reports, Time, and Science. PBS’s NATURE featured his raven research in its production, “Ravens”; and his crow research in the film documentary, “A Murder of Crows” His current research focuses on the interactions of ravens and wolves in Yellowstone. He teaches field ecology courses at the University of Washington and for Yellowstone Forever.
Format: Zoom Webinar
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Horn Pond, Woburn (RESCHEDULED to 4/19)
2025-04-12 07:30 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to April 19 due to weather.

Birding Sketch Crawl--Spring Series
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. All artistic levels welcomed. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 10.

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow (New Date, Rescheduled from 4/5)
2025-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come enjoy the warming evenings at scenic Rock Meadow, which each year plays host to courting American Woodcocks, with the males engaging in their spiraling sky-dance flights above the fields.

Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center (CANCELED)
2025-04-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
This trips has been canceled due to anticipated poor trail conditions. Please keep an eye out for future trips sponsored by Audubon’s BNC.

Horn Pond Woburn
2025-04-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we search a different patch of Horn Pond for early spring migrants – particularly Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers, but there may also be phoebes, several sparrows, kinglets and thrushes. Or, let’s find a surprise.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2025-04-16 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-17 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-18 06:30 - 09:00, 2025-04-19 07:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-20 06:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-21 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-22 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-23 06:30 - 08:00 and 9 more dates | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Willard Brook State Forest (CANCELED)
2025-04-16 07:00 - 11:00 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
This walk is canceled due to high winds.

Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
2025-04-18 07:00 - 11:00 | North Quabbin Region, 100 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.

Horn Pond, Woburn (Rescheduled from 4/12)
2025-04-19 07:30 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation area. We will be searching for early spring migrants such as Tree Swallow, Eastern Phoebes, Pine, as well as Palm and Yellow-rumped warblers, and lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal, and early warblers. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance.

Millennium Park
2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
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 birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may do an optional 30 minute trip extension to an adjacent location such as West Roxbury High School Marsh. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2025-04-19 08:30 - 11:00
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing and stay for at least 20 minutes to see waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway–let’s see if we can find any black-crowned night herons and other species. Beginners and BIPOC as well as experienced birders are welcome. Loaner binoculars available.

Arlington Reservoir
2025-04-20 07:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Lost Pond, Brookline (RESCHEDULED to 4/27)
2025-04-20 08:00 | Brookline – Lost Pond, Brookline, MA, United States
Due to scheduling conflict, this trip has been rescheduled to 4/27.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-04-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
2025-04-22 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-29 06:30 - 08:30 | Marblehead Neck MAS Sanctuary, 98 Risley Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

Willard Brook State Forest (new date and start time)
2025-04-22 07:30 - 11:15 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
A brisk midweek walk along scenic Willard Brook and connecting trails in search of early migrants, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Pine Warbler, and other early arrivers, as well as resident Brown Creepers, thrushes, Purple Finches, and others. Terrain is rocky hillside, and the streambed can be muddy, snowy, wet, and icy. Boots, walking sticks, and warm clothing are recommended.

Boston Public Garden
2025-04-24 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-01 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston Public Garden – Charles St. Entrance, Charles St., Boston, MA, 02108, United States
This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2025-04-25 07:00 - 08:30 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails, looking for early migrants, and checking for late ducks.

Annual Meeting & Lecture: South Asian Vultures: Crisis & Conservation - ALL ARE WELCOME
2025-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Not too long ago, the millions of vultures in South Asia were so common that no one had bothered to count them. Until the 1990s, when populations of three Gyps vultures collapsed by more than 97 per cent in a decade. It was the fastest avian decline ever recorded. Conservationists scrambled to find the cause and start captive breeding programs. What happens when South Asia’s essential clean-up crew vanishes? Join us to learn more about this environmental lesson for all.
Presenter Bio: Meera Subramanian is an award-winning freelance journalist and National Geographic Explorer whose work has been published in Nature, The New York Times, The NewYorker.com, Audubon, and many others; she is a contributing editor of Orion. She is the author of A River Runs Again: India’s Natural World in Crisis, which was short-listed for the Orion Book Award. Based on a glacial moraine on the edge of the Atlantic, she’s a perpetual wanderer who can’t stop planting perennials. You can find her at www.meerasub.org.
A social hour will precede the meeting and start at 6:30.
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s3IWfA6YRl-mDdzSDORL4A

Mount Auburn Cemetery (CANCELED)
2025-04-26 07:00 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Canceled due to the rain forecast.

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (RESCHEDULED to Sunday 4/27)
2025-04-26 07:00 - 11:00 | Hanson – Burrage Pond WMA, Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA, 02341, United States
Due to rain, this walk is rescheduled to Sunday (4/27).

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (CANCELED due to rain)
2025-04-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Canceled due to rain. Still a wonderful place to visit.

Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Dracut – Yapp Farm, 650 Marsh Hill Road, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Join us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these islands of native vegetation to fuel up on their way to their breeding grounds or to stay and raise the next generation. The trail is less than a mile in length but is uneven in spots and portions could be muddy so sturdy footwear is a must. Co-sponsored by the Dracut Open Space Committee

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
2025-04-27 05:30 - 11:00
Be prepared for a three-mile walk. Our target birds will be Pileated Woodpecker, Winter Wren and a variety of warblers including Louisiana Waterthrush. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain. Please contact the leader the night before if the forecast is for inclement weather. We will walk into the Holly Pond loop before the main gate opens. We will then drive around to the main gate and bird the other sections of the park.

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (rescheduled from Saturday)
2025-04-27 07:00 - 11:00 | Hanson – Burrage Pond WMA, Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA, 02341, United States
A 3 to 4 mile walk along level gravel paths along the woods edge, old cranberry bogs and reservoir. We will search for the locally breeding Sandhill Cranes and early migrants. The American Bittern is more often heard than seen and waterfowl should be plentiful.

Lost Pond, Brookline (Rescheduled from 4/20)
2025-04-27 08:00 | Brookline – Lost Pond, Brookline, MA, United States
A short, two mile loop over slightly hilly trails looking for resident woodland birds and early migrants, namely Hairy Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, kinglets, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers, and possibly Great Horned Owl. We will also check the grassy slopes next to the pond and recycling center for sparrows and other grassland birds.

Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
2025-04-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Daisy Field, 1 Willow Pond Road, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.

Millennium Park
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
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 birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.
Please read the “Meeting Place Description” carefully because it is a big park.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners and BIPOC welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.

Stony Brook with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place), 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States
We’ll explore and look for early migrants and residents along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and somewhat steep. They can also be muddy if it has rained recently. New birders welcome. We will have some binoculars to lend. Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/spring-walk-at-stony-brook-stony-brook-reservation/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available through the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. We will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Early Birders @ Alewife Brook Reservation (Young Adult Birding Series)
2025-04-27 09:00 | Cambridge – Alewife, Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Alewife Brook Reservation! Located in North Cambridge, Alewife Brook is host to a variety of resident & migratory bird species in an urban forest/wetland setting. As we explore what the park has to offer, expect to look for songbirds, waterbirds, early warblers, and other spring migrants.
Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Let’s connect through our mutual appreciation for birds and the environment! Hope to see you there!

Dress for the weather conditions; bring water! Expect to walk approximately 2-3 miles on mostly paved/level paths. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader).
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.

We will be meeting at the start of the Minuteman Bike Path ((just north of the Alewife Station parking garage at the intersection of Steel Pl & Alewife Station Access Rd). Public transit access is accessible via the MBTA red line. Parking is available in the Alewife parking garage (paid lot) or the 2-hour DCR lot on the north side of the park.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2025-04-28 06:00 - 08:00 | Westborough – Ball Field, Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Chandler Pond, Brighton
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30 | Brighton – Chandler Pond, 106 Kenrick Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy.

Birding by Ear: Spring Migration
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30 | Ipswich – Daniel Boone Park, 35 Spring St, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
A leisurely three-quarter mile loop around Baker’s Pond at Daniel Boone Park in Ipswich to look for newly arrived migrants. Recommended for those looking to learn more about birding by ear and migration. Open to beginners. Be prepared for areas of mud on the trail. Boots recommended.

Weston Station Pond Rookery
2025-04-28 09:30 - 11:30
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
2025-04-29 06:00 - 07:30 | Sharon – Moose Hill, 293 Moose Hill Pkwy, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
2025-04-29 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Hammond Pond, MA, United States
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-05-01 07:00 - 08:30 | Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised. A visit to nearby Peter’s Hill in the Arboretum is an option afterwards if others feel inclined.

Spring Migration at Fresh Pond
2025-05-01 07:00 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – Lusitania Meadow entrance, 615 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us in search of spring migrants of Fresh Pond Reservation! We’ll observe and appreciate birds amidst their spring activities on an easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond, exploring a variety of habitats along the way.
– Public Restrooms: Available at the Ranger Station located under the clock tower at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge, MA.
– Parking: Parking space is available on Huron Avenue along the Fresh Pond perimeter and by the golf course. Read signs carefully. Also on Concord Ave over the Belmont Line, past the Beth El Temple Center. Read signs carefully.
– Preparation: Dress for the weather and be prepared for slick/muddy paths; bring water. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader in advance).

Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester
2025-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Winchester – Wright-Locke Farm (Mullen Field meeting spot), across from 43 Lockeland Rd, Winchester, MA, 01890, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we explore parts of this 20 acre community farm that includes historic farm buildings, growing fields; pasture lands to the north of the farmstead and wooded areas to the west abutting the Whipple Hill and Locke Conservation Areas. Let’s see what gems are hidden away in this new area.

Members Only Webinar: Wood Warblers with Bill Gette
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30
Wood-warblers, the Gems of the Forest, are one of the most exciting groups of birds. Living in New England, we are blessed by the many warbler species that move into our area in the spring to nest. We also get to see the warblers that pass through our area in the spring and fall in route to and from their northern breeding ranges.
During his richly illustrated PowerPoint presentation, Bill Gette, Founding Director of the Joppa Flats Education Center, will show you images of 30 warbler species and review their taxonomy and nomenclature, discuss key aids to field identification, explain their feeding ecology and migration strategies, and review other interesting information. Bill will also tell you about important areas where you can find warblers.
Registration Link: Login to your member account and go to Member Resources

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2025-05-02 06:30 - 08:00 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails.

Friday Morning Emerald Necklace Birding at Olmsted Pk
2025-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Pond Ave South Lot, 375 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
We will explore the Olmsted Park section of the Emerald Necklace looking for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants at Jamaica, Ward, Willow, and Leverett Ponds. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be a mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields. We’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. No restrooms.’
