Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2024-05-06 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-13 06:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Westborough – Ball Field, Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Weston Station Pond Rookery
2024-05-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Weston – Kendall Green Station Parking Lot, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
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
2024-05-07 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-05-14 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-05-21 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.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-05-07 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-08 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-09 06:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-10 06:00 - 09:00, 2024-05-11 06:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-12 06:00 - 09:30, 2024-05-13 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-14 06:00 - 08:00 and 7 more dates | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
2024-05-07 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.

McLaughlin Woods
2024-05-07 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-05-14 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston – McLaughlin Woods, McLaughlin Playground Path, Boston, MA, 02120, United States
We will walk around McLaughlin Woods, looking mainly for warblers and other migrants.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2024-05-07 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-14 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
Easy one to two-mile walk through mixed forest and open areas in search of resident and breeding birds.

Boston Public Garden
2024-05-09 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.

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2024-05-09 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-16 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-23 07:00 - 08:30 | MA
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.

Millenium Park, West Roxbury
2024-05-10 06:30 - 08:30 | MA
One to two mile walk on good trails along the wetland and woods to look for migrants and resident birds.

Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
2024-05-10 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-05-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Franklin Park Overlook Ruins, MA, United States
We will look for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants in the northern section of Franklin Park, covering the Overlook Ruins, White Stadium, the Bear Dens, and the Playstead. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields and we’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
2024-05-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-06-07 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.

Rock Meadow & Beaver Brook North
2024-05-11 06:30 - 08:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come join us for a walk at scenic Rock Meadow and Beaver Brook North, home of open fields, wetlands, ample woods and edge habitat, and public gardens which attract a wide variety of migrating warblers, vireos, and buntings. Hiking is relatively easy, and should be a bit under two miles total at most, if we venture further into Beaver Brook North Note that there are no public rest rooms, but a portapotty may be available.

Boston Nature Center
2024-05-11 07:00, 2024-06-08 08:00 | 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. The trails are flat and easy to walk. BNC offers bathrooms and a water bottle filling station, as well as a large parking lot. Wear waterproof shoes and bring water, hats/sunblock and insect repellent.
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.

Global Big Day Kickoff at Magazine Beach
2024-05-11 07:30 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Magazine Beach, 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Kick off Global Big Day at Magazine Beach! We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-05-11 16:00 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
We will walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We will look for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, vireos, Baltimore Orioles, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. We will also spend time listening and scanning the marsh for Wood Duck, Glossy Ibis, Marsh Wren, Virginia Rail, and Sora, with owls and woodcock possible late in the day.

Eastern Point, Gloucester
2024-05-12 06:45 - 11:00 | Gloucester – Eastern Point (MAS lot), 199 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
An easy but long (four-hour) walk on the roads and grassy footpaths of this traditional warbler hot-spot. Mainly level terrain, but may have some muddy areas and uneven terrain. Heavy rain cancels.

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
2024-05-12 07:00 - 11:00 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will walk about three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Rain cancels the walk.

Plum Island
2024-05-14 06:00 - 10:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various parts of the Parker River NWR in search of warblers. Note than entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Charles River Esplanade
2024-05-15 07:00, 2024-05-22 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-28 07:00 - 08:30 | 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 spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available. Preregister at https://events.humanitix.com/bird

Martin Burns WMA
2024-05-16 06:00 - 09:00 | Newbury – Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance, Orchard St, Newbury, MA, 01922, United States
Will walk the three-mile loop. No restroom facilities. Target birds: Indigo Bunting, Blue-winged Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, and Olive-sided Flycatcher.

Late Spring Migrants at Minute Man NHP, Lincoln.
2024-05-16 07:00 - 09:00 | Minute Man NHP – Hartwell Tavern, 101-103 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Join me at this undiscovered birding spot which hosts many nesting species and late migrants. Blue-winged Warbler, American Redstart, and Indigo Buntings are regular nesters. Each year brings a few surprises. In past years, around this date, these have included Bay-Breasted Warbler, Alder Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo, and both cuckoos. This is a one-mile walk on both paved paths and wooded trails which may be muddy.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2024-05-18 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.

Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-05-18 07:30 | Seekonk – Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA, 02771, United States
Joint walk with the Paskamansett Bird Club. Trails will be easy to moerate in difficulty.

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, North Gate Entrance
2024-05-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Assabet River NWR, 675 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, 01775, United States
Explore the bird diversity of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. We walk along White Pond Rd (Trail), searching for both resident and migrant songbirds and raptors. Some notable species previously observed at this location include Cooper’s Hawk, Barred Owls, and numerous species of warblers and other migratory songbirds. The habitat is mostly forested, with some wetlands, fields and scrubs along the way. The terrain is mostly flat and leveled, mix if pavement and sand and gravel. Cosponsored and led by US Fish & Wildlife Service staff.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2024-05-18 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 Osprey, breeding and migrating passerines, American Oystercatcher, and other specialty shorebirds at this birding hotspot and state Park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – Peter’s Hill Gate, 99 Bussey St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
A two-hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2024-05-19 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners 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. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-05-19 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. Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
2024-05-19 08:00 - 11:00 | MA
We will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.

Residents and Migrants at Appleton Farms
2024-05-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Ipswich – Appleton Farms, 0 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Appleton Farms provides a unique blend of grassland, mixed forest, and wetland habitats that are home to a wide diversity of breeding birds. This leisurely hike will cover about three miles of easy, relatively flat terrain. Some species we are likely to see/hear include Eastern Bluebird, Bobolink, and Savannah Sparrow. Restrooms are available near the main parking lot.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-05-20 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-21 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-22 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-05-23 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-24 06:00 - 08:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A search for late migrants, including Mourning Warblers.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2024-05-20 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, looking for migrants, and checking the reservoir for ducks.

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury.
2024-05-22 07:00 - 11:00 | Newbury – Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance, Orchard St, Newbury, MA, 01922, United States
We will walk the three-mile loop. No restroom facilities.

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders.

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
2024-05-23 06:00 - 08:00 | 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.

Evening Walk at Minute Man NHP, Lincoln.
2024-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Minute Man NHP – Brooks Village, Brooks Village, Concord, MA, United States
This area is great for late migrants and nesting species. Blue-winged Warblers and Indigo Buntings are regular nesters. Alder Flycatcher is possible. This is a one-mile walk on paved paths and boardwalk. Insect repellent suggested.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington
2024-05-25 06:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance, 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Our target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles.

Fenway Victor Gardens
2024-05-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Fenway Victory Gardens, 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Please join us for a walk around Boston’s beautiful and historic Fenway Victory Gardens in search of late migratory and resident birds. The garden’s grass walkways are generally even, and can be muddy in spots.

Millennium Park
2024-05-25 08:00 | MA
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. The trails are mostly flat and easy to walk, however if we search for Bobolinks there is a hill that is about 0.5 miles. Millennium Park usually has water & portapotties near the athletic fields. Wear waterproof shoes and bring water, hats/sunblock and insect repellent.
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.

Plymouth Airport for grassland sparrows
2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Plymouth Airport, 246 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
With permission from the airport manager, we will be allowed to go inside the second fence line onto the airport, closed to the general public, in search of the grassland birds which nest at the airport. Note: This trip can be cancelled at any time, without notice, for homeland security reasons! Target endangered breeding species: Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, American Kestrel, Eastern Meadowlark.

Forest River Conservation Area
2024-05-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Marblehead – Forest River Conservation Area, MA, United States
Easy to moderate 1.5 mile hike on 26 acre property which includes marsh, tidal pools, upland fields and woods. Expect to see various warblers, sparrows and Vireos. Wear hiking boots for modest uphill and downhill paths with some mud.

Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds
2024-05-26 06:00 - 09:00 | Millis – Paddock Lane, 218 Causeway St, Millis, MA, 02054, United States
Trying for 50 species again this year, we’ll be walking about a mile and a half, mostly staying on pavement. Boots are not required. Ticks should not be a problem. We’ll be looking and listening for swamp breeders, including Green Heron, Brown Creeper, Northern Waterthrush, and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. We may then stop at the Medfield State Hospital fields for grassland and successional breeding birds. We could also make additional stops in Medfield as time allows.

North Wachusett Reservoir
2024-05-26 06:30 - 09:30 | MA
We will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will cover a few miles on foot while also enjoying other species that we may encounter along the way. If there is interest, we will also extend the search to a second site in Sterling. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
2024-05-26 06:30 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Rails and Least Bittern are our main targets. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Duck stamps and entrance passes are accepted.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond - Black Birders Week Walk
2024-05-26 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
Join us for a walk in celebration of Black Birders Week. We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners 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.

Mount Holyoke to the Quabbin
2024-06-01 07:30 - 15:00 | Hadley – Skinner State Park, 99 Old Mountain Rd, Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
Join us for a series of short hikes as we search for Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Alder Flycatcher. Time will also be taken to enjoy the flora and fauna along the way.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2024-06-01 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 Saltmarsh Sparrow, shorebirds, terns, and breeding marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

Magazine Beach Park Walk Celebrating Black Birders Week
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Cambridge – Magazine Beach, 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Celebrate Black Birders Week with us! Early June brings an opportunity to see both late migrant bird species and the start of nesting season. You never know what surprises will turn up in this urban park! Walk with Nature Man Mike, popular local birder and photographer, to learn about the birds found in the city. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with Mass Audubon,

Black Birders Week Field Trip! Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2024-06-01 08:30 - 11:00 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton, 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate Black Birders Week with us on an approximately 2-mile trip along the Neponset River Greenway. This is an accessible boardwalk and bike path (there is a gradual decline at the beginning of the trip). Let’s help each other find beautiful birds together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. A limited number of loaner binoculars available during the trip. Bring some drinking water, and you might want to wear sunscreen

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2024-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
We will hike a sandy/gravelly field area for grassland breeding sparrows and warblers including Grasshopper Sparrow, and wait until sunset for whip-poor-wills.

Shaw Farm
2024-06-02 07:00 - 08:30 | MA
We will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will walk for a mile or so for the sparrow, and then participants can decide if they wish to join for some general birding in the adjacent forest. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.

Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
2024-06-02 09:30 - 12:00 | MA
This trip is for the marsh sparrows and White-eyed Vireo. This is the best spot in Massachusetts to observe both nesting marsh sparrows (Saltmarsh and Seaside) up close and personal. Note: The time is approximate since the leader is completing his breeding bird survey route prior to this trip.

Salem Woods
2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Salem Woods, MA, United States
Listen carefully. An afternoon walk in the woods, with the trees full of leaves and thickets as dense as ever, we will focus on birding by ear. The distance and difficulty of this walk will be adjusted for the attendees and will range from one to two miles with easy to moderate incline on marked dirt trails. Expect to hear Baltimore Oriole, Common Yellowthroat, Swamp Sparrow, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Great Crested Flycatcher, and Marsh Wren. All skill levels welcome. Loaner binoculars available. Bug spray recommended. Ears required.

Horn Pond, Woburn
2024-06-03 07:30 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
We’ll look out and listen for breeders that have settled into the Horn Pond area like Great Crested Flycatchers, Scarlet Tanagers, Wood Thrushes, Ovenbirds, Towhee, and others. Horn Pond a has a great mix of deciduous, pine, marsh, and lake habits that attract a variety of birds including song birds, water birds, birds of prey, and more. Join us to see what we encounter.

Crane WMA
2024-06-04 08:00 | Falmouth – Crane WMA, 754 Nathan Ellis Highway, Falmouth, MA, 02536, United States
This unique grassland habitat is host to a rich variety of species, including Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, American Kestrel, and possibly Blue Grosbeak. Cosponsored with Cape Cod Bird Club.

Crane Beach, Ipswich
2024-06-05 18:15 - 21:00 | Ipswich – Crane Beach, 331 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
This two-mile walk in the sand is aimed at nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Bank Swallows, as well as evening singers such as Whip-poor-wills. Be prepared for mosquitoes at sunset. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club.

Myles Standish State Forest, Carver - Evening
2024-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Carver – Myles Standish State Forest, 181 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA, 02330, United States
A serene way to end the day with Prairie Warblers and Hermit Thrushes reluctantly giving way to Eastern Whip-poor-wills and, perhaps, Northern Saw-whet Owls. Target endangered breeding species: Whip-poor-will.

Lake Umbagog & Region, NH
2024-06-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-09 00:00 - 23:59 | New Hampshire – Lake Umbagog Region, NH, United States
We visit Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, journey to Dixville Notch for boreal species, and, if possible, take a pontoon boat ride on the lake. Possible sightings include Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, 20+ species of breeding warblers, and nesting ducks. We will also search for dragonflies, butterflies, and special plants of the region.

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
2024-06-08 06:30 - 09:30 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We’ll be especially looking for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Wood Ducks, Glossy Ibis, and perhaps an owl. If you haven’t tried birding by ear, this will be a chance to start! Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Drizzly conditions okay, heavier rain cancels.

Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds
2024-06-09 06:00 - 09:00 | Millis – Paddock Lane, 218 Causeway St, Millis, MA, 02054, United States
Trying for 50 species again this year, we’ll be walking about a mile and a half, mostly staying on pavement. We’ll be looking and listening for swamp breeders, including Green Heron, Brown Creeper, Northern Waterthrush, and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. We may then stop at the Medfield State Hospital fields for grassland and successional breeding birds. We could also make additional stops in Medfield as time allows.

Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
2024-06-09 06:30 - 09:00 | Weston – Weston Station Pond, 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
A “hidden gem”, a good variety of birds, a Great Blue Heron colony, good chance of Indigo Bunting, and other choice bird species (no guarantees). We’ll walk along Weston Station Pond and then on the bike trail westward as far as the old station, then return by the same route. Expect to walk about 3 miles in total on easy wide trails and paved bike path (more than half on the bike path). Could be muddy on trails. There are no restrooms available at this location. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Urban Birding, Lowell
2024-06-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Lowell – Concord River Greenway, 15 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
You don’t always need to be in the woods, mountains, or at the shore to find birds. Many of these adaptable creatures find urban settings quite hospitable. We will walk along the rivers, canals, and islands of green in the mill city looking for breeding birds as they go about their business of raising the next generation of birds. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners and will be over mainly flat and paved surfaces but may cover two miles or more on foot. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Register at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/urban-birding-2/

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury
2024-06-09 07:30 - 12:00 | Newbury – Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance, Orchard St, Newbury, MA, 01922, United States
We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 3 miles looking for breeding birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club. No restroom facilities.

Plum Island
2024-06-11 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various locations on the Refuge in search of breeding birds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Hatches Harbor, Provincetown
2024-06-11 08:00 | Provincetown – Hatches Harbor, MA, United States
We will walk the fire road to the dike separating Hatches Harbor from the airport which leads out to both the harbor and Race Point. Gulls, terns, waterfowl, raptors, and passerines are among expected species. The occasional rarity is always possible in this unique habitat. Low tide is 9:55 AM. There could be wet conditions on the way out to the lighthouse, so you may want to have a pair of boots on hand. Cosponsored by Cape Cod Bird Club.

Mt. Greylock
2024-06-15 06:00 - 15:00 | Mount Greylock Visitors Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA, 01237, United States
This will be an exciting trip with the occasional surprise. Mourning Warbler has always been a specialty of this trip. Enjoy the warblers and other neotropical migrants we observed during spring migration. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. This trip will end around 3 p.m. then reconvene for dinner and an evening trip to Post Farm Marsh, Lenox. Target endangered breeding species: Pied-billed Grebe, Common Gallinule, Blackpoll Warbler, Mourning Warbler.
