Newburyport and Vicinity
2026-02-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Newburyport – Cashman Park, 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950, 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 Parker River NWR. Restrooms available at a couple of locations.

Cohasset to Marshfield - Seabirding and Waterfowl
2026-02-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Cohasset – Ballfield Parking near Wheelwright Park, MA, United States
We will be seabirding and looking for waterfowl as we work our way down the coast, driving from spot to spot with little walking. Your scope will be handy.

Charles River Waltham
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with Waltham Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club. Trip cancelled in case of rain or snow.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2026-02-22 07:30 - 10:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Walking about 3 miles on flat easy trails we will search for a variety of birds. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. If conditions have been cold, be prepared for ice on the trails. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
2026-02-22 08:00 - 10:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
We will search for wintering alcids, loons & sea ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. The walk is suitable for all levels from advanced to beginner. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Port-a-potties may be available. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
2026-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

Woodcocks at Meriam's Corner
2026-03-05 17:15 - 18:30 | Concord – Meriam’s Corner, 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
American Woodcocks are regular visitors to the fields of Minute Man NHP each spring. Listen and watch for this unusual bird’s courtship display. We will walk about 1/2 mile on boardwalk and wide trail but woodcocks can often be heard and seen from the parking lot and participants may elect to stay in that area.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
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.[ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Plum Island
2026-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Please check with leader before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Parker River NWR
2026-03-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Join a fun, easy and relaxed afternoon search for winter search for ocean birds, winter shore birds, raptors and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope and hot chocolate! for sharing. Restrooms available. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Woodcock Walk at Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Pine Hill Road Grasslands
2026-03-14 07:30 - 10:30 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
We will hike a sandy/gravelly field area for late winter and early spring sparrows and other birds living in this grassland habitat.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2026-03-15 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 the night before trip.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2026-03-15 08:30 - 10:30 | MA
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. Dress for cold, windy weather.

Woodcocks at Alewife
2026-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 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.

Timberdoodles in Sharon
2026-03-20 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.

Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
2026-03-21 | 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
2026-03-21 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.

Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
2026-03-21 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 22, same time.

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.

Mt Auburn Cemetery
2026-03-22 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!

Woodcock Walk, North Easton
2026-03-27 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.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2026-03-28 08:10 - 10:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2026-03-28 08:30 - 10:30 | MA
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.

Weston Station Pond
2026-03-29 07:30 - 10:30 | Weston – Weston Station Pond, 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. We will look for lingering winter birds, early spring arrivals, and year round residents establishing breeding territories. We will walk up to 3-4 miles around the pond and through the adjacent Sears Land, bike path and solar farms.

Blue Hills
2026-03-29 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
2026-03-29 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.
