Brookline Bird Club

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-09-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
2024-09-15 08:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, 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 30 people.

Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster
2024-09-15 07:00 - 10:00 | Bolton Flats, 376 7 Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA, 01523, United States
This walk will focus on fall migrant land birds such as warblers and sparrows and any other birds that we may discover. The leveled dirt trail is about two miles long and is usually dry, but there may be a few large puddles to negotiate necessitating waterproof boots. We may also explore the section on the opposite side of the road. Rain cancels walk.

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.

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.

Slow Birding Revere Beach
2024-09-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-14 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2024-09-08 08:00 | 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.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-09-07 08:00 | 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 shorebirds during their peak in migration and passerines that are beginning their southerly migration. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodations (617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov

Great Neck, Ipswich -- CANCELLED due to leader being unavailable
2024-09-06 07:00 - 11:00 | Ipswich – Pavilion Beach, Ipswich, MA, United States
Great Neck offers a variety of habitats in a concentrated area. This is a recipe for migrants, and the island’s position in the region –sandwiched between Crane Beach and Plum Island– is a great catchpoint for birds stopping over. Shorebirds and waders (tide-depending) gather in Plum Island Sound. Early songbird migrants drop into the woods by Clark Pond. There will be minimal driving; the majority of time will be spent at the best vantage points, with some moderate walking on even terrain.

Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise, Yankee Clipper
2024-08-31 08:40 - 11:30 | Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours, Waterfront Promenade Park, 36 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from a new perspective on a cruise through the Parker River marshes! Join us on the Yankee Clipper docked in Newburyport Harbor for a leisurely cruise through the Refuge. Enjoy close views of shorebirds, gulls, terns, raptors, and sparrows on this tour. A refuge maturalist will be onboard to share the importance of this vast ecosystem.
Registration link is on this page: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=291

Oxbow NWR, Harvard
2024-08-31 07:30 - 10:30 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will walk about three miles on easy, leveled dirt paths while searching for migrant and late breeding songbirds. We will also look for late blooming wildflowers such as closed gentian with its unique deep blue-purple flowers. Rain cancels walk.

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
2024-08-31 07:00 - 12:00 | Marshfield – Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary, 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Nighthawk Watch at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
2024-08-24 17:30 - 19:45 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join us for a pleasant evening of watching nighthawk migration along the Nashua River valley. Bring a lawn chair or a camp stool. Rain date: Sunday August 25.

Shore Birding around Boston
2024-08-24 07:30 - 12:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. Please be prepared for mosquitoes at our first two stops.

Boston Nature Center
2024-08-24 07:30 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders (novice to advanced). The trails are flat and easy to walk. Participants should wear waterproof footwear and bring sunblock, insect repellent, water, and hats. BNC offers bathrooms and a water bottle filling station, as well as a large parking lot.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@icloud.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and outings are limited to 30 people.

Plum Island PRNWR
2024-08-21 15:30 - 18:30 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Enjoy the late afternoon colors and birds at PRNWR at a slow and easy pace as we search refuge hotspots for shorebirds and waders, as well as tree swallows and other regular species. Short walks on flat trails. Insect repellents highly recommended. Entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Delaney WMA, Stow
2024-08-18 07:00 - 12:00 | Stow – Delany WMA Boat Launch, 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Be prepared for poison ivy.

Early Morning at Lynnfield Marsh
2024-08-18 06:30 - 09:00 | Lynnfield Marsh, 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
Approximately 1.5 mile walk along an old railbed and through forest to the marsh edge in search of American and Least Bittern, and other wetland species such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, raptors, herons, egrets, and blackbirds. If time permits we may also walk the Partridge Island trail nearby. All skill levels welcome. Terrain can be uneven and muddy with overgrowth on trail. Insect repellents a must for ticks and mosquitos. No restrooms. Rain cancels.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-08-17 08:00, 2024-08-03 08:00 | 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 large groups of herons and egrets, common and rare shorebirds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodations (617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov

Great Meadows NWR, Concord with Limited Mobility Option
2024-08-15 17:45 - 19:45 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. The first portion of the walk is .6 miles round trip. Those to wish to join us on an extended walk with permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Whale and Seabird watching trip to Stellwagen Bank
2024-08-15 13:15 - 18:00 | Plymouth – Captain John’s Whale Watching Tour Company, 10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The BBC is partnering with the Captain John’s Whale Watching Tour Company to travel to Stellwagen Bank – primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale, the endangered Right Whale, and other marine wildlife, including seabirds. With the help of onboard naturalists, we will search for seabirds – storm petrals, shearwaters, gulls and terns, gannets, and other pelagic birds – as we enjoy the whales and other marine species we may encounter.
Registration link is on this page: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=290

Shorebirds, Herons, Swallows, & More at Parker River NWR
2024-08-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #4, Newbury, MA, 01950, United States
Shorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

Webinar: Virtual Pelagic! with Naeem Yusuff
2024-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual via Zoom, MA, United States
Program Description:
Join the Brookline Bird Club for a virtual pelagic trip! In this webinar we will cover all the best offshore locations in Massachusetts, including the opportunities for seeing pelagic birds on whale watches. There will be identification tips, and an overview of common birds that can be expected offshore, as well a couple of rarities. Open to all!

Presenter Bio:
Naeem Yusuff has been pelagic birding with the BBC since moving to the state in 2004. He served as first mate on the BBC pelagic trips for many years, before taking over organizing the trips in 2019.
Register here.
photo: Northern Fulmar, credit Nick Bonomo.

Millennium Park RESCHEDULED
2024-08-11 07:30 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Rescheduled from Saturday August 10th to Sunday August 11th at 7:30 AM.
If you registered to join the walk on Sun., please reconfirm your attendance by emailing Correne George (cgeorge@massaudubon.org).
If you want to join the walk but hadn’t previously registered or were waitlisted, email Correne as well.
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species and is an excellent location for finding rarities. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders (novice to advanced). The trails are mostly flat and easy to walk and we may walk about 1.5 miles. Millennium usually has water & portapotties near the athletic fields. Participants should wear waterproof footwear and bring sunblock, insect repellent, water, and hats.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@icloud.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and outings are limited to 30 people.

Summer Wildflowers of Great Meadows NWR Concord
2024-08-08 08:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Ted Elliman will guide us for this walk along the trails at the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord will focus on the wildflowers that are blooming in the site’s marshes, floodplains, and meadows. These wetland habitats support a tremendous diversity of plants, many of which are in spectacular bloom in summer.
Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
For many years Ted Elliman worked as a botanist for Native Plant Trust. Now retired, he continues to teach botany and ecology classes for Native Plant Trust and other conservation organizations and botanical gardens in New England.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2024-08-04 07:30 - 09:30 | 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.
Target birds include Common Raven; Dowitchers & Yellowlegs; Glossy Ibis, Green Heron; Osprey; Oystercatcher; Peregrine Falcon; Semi-Palmated Plovers & Sandpipers; Saltmarsh Sparrow; Snowy Egret; Tree, Rough-Winged, & Barn Swallows; Great Blue Heron; Virginia Rail; Willet, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron.
Hats, waterproof footwear, and 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.

Squantum - Quincy
2024-08-03 07:00 - 10:00 | Squantum – Mosswetusset Hummock, East Squantum Street, Quincy, MA, 02171, United States
We’ll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Mosswetusset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide around 10:00 am, we’ll try checking the high tide roosts for shorebirds as well. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2024-08-03 07:00 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will search for resident migrant birds and as well as shorebirds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Hatches Harbor Fire Rd. to Race Point Light
2024-07-28 08:00 | Provincetown – Hatches Harbor, MA, United States
We will follow the fire road to the dike separating Hatches Harbor from the airport that leads out to both the harbor and Race Point. Gulls, terns, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and passerines are among the many species we might see. There could be wet conditions on the way out to the lighthouse, so you may want to have a pair of boots. Low tide is 9:51 AM. Cosponsored with Cape Cod Bird Club.

Whale and Seabird watching trip to Stellwagen Bank
2024-07-27 07:45 - 12:30 | Gloucester – 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers Street, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The BBC is partnering with the 7 Seas Whale Watching Tour Company to travel to Stellwagen Bank – primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale, the endangered Right Whale, and other marine wildlife, including seabirds. With the help of onboard naturalists, we will search for seabirds – storm petrals, shearwaters, gulls and terns, gannets, and other pelagic birds – as we enjoy the whales and other marine species we may encounter.
Registration link is on this page: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=289

Millennium Park
2024-07-27 07:30 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species and is an excellent location for finding rarities. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders (novice to advanced). The trails are mostly flat and easy to walk and we may walk about 1.5 miles. Millennium usually has water & portapotties near the athletic fields. Participants should wear waterproof footwear and bring sunblock, insect repellent, water, and hats.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@icloud.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and outings are limited to 30 people.
