Brookline Bird Club

Millennium Park
2024-07-27 07:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-08-03 08:00, 2024-08-17 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Delaney WMA, Stow
2024-08-18 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-22 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.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-08-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-20 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-09-07 08:00, 2024-09-21 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

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2024-09-08 08:00, 2024-09-29 08:00, 2024-10-27 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.

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.

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.

Charles River Esplanade
2024-09-11 07:30 - 09:00, 2024-09-25 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

Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
2024-09-11 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-09-18 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-09-25 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-02 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-09 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-16 07:30 - 10:00, 2024-10-23 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.

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.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2024-09-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-10-12 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.

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.

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.

Danehy Park, Cambridge
2024-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Cambridge – Danehy Park, 99 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join us for an urban birding trip. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. All are welcome, including beginners and those who historically have not been included in birding! Loaner binoculars available for use during this trip.

Plum Island
2024-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2024-09-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

First Encounter Beach – Eastham
2024-09-21 08:00 | Eastham – First Encounter Beach, Eastham, MA, United States
We will walk along the marsh trail bordered by the Herring River to observe shorebirds, herons, egrets, gulls, and terns gathering in numbers to forage on the outgoing tide. We’ll also encounter other species, including a variety of passerines and raptors. You may want to wear beach sandals or boots. Low tide is about 6:42 AM. Cosponsored with Cape Cod Bird Club.

Autumnal Equinox Walk
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Leader’s Choice
Celebrate the beginning of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

Millennium Park
2024-09-22 08:00 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States

Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2024-09-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-10-03 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-10-10 07:30 - 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.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2024-09-28 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-13 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A two mile walk on (mostly) paved paths around the pond. In addition to the “usual suspects”, we are likely to see some of the fall warblers, plus possibly a few of the Weird Ducks that have started to arrive.

Rock Meadow, Belmont
2024-09-28 07:00 - 09:00 | 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 song birds. 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.

Arlington Reservoir
2024-09-29 07:30 - 09:30, 2024-10-13 07:30 - 09:30 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area is a public park and people walk dogs here frequently. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.

Outer Cape Cod
2024-10-05 06:00 | Bourne – Commuter Lot, Scusset Beach Rd, Canal Street, Bourne, MA, 02562, United States
All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Fenway Area Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2024-10-05 07:30 - 09:30 | Boston – Fenway Victory Gardens, 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
We’ll explore and look for birds in the northern part of the Fenway area around the gardens and recently restored Muddy River, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect up to 2 miles of walking on easy flat trails (paved and unpaved).
This beautiful and historical patch of green often attracts migrating songbirds and ducks. Established in 1942, the Fenway Victory Garden is the oldest surviving victory garden in the United States.
This is an opportunity to learn a bit more about the Boston Birding Festival and the Walking City Trail. (This bird walk will walk on a section of the WCT.)
New birders are welcome, and we will have some binoculars to lend.
Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/fenway-area-bird-walk/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available during the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. They will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-10-05 08:00, 2024-10-19 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 raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons and egrets. 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
2024-10-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us as we walk on easy paths around the refuge impoundments in hopes of finding fall migrants such as waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

King's Beach - Swampscott/Lynn
2024-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Lynn – Kings Beach, MA, United States
Let’s take a look at gulls! Gulls take 3 to 4 years to reach adult plumage. And in each year, there’s a winter and a summer plumage. Which means, we get to see six to eight different versions of each species. And THAT is what makes gulls so much fun to identify! Free on-street parking. One mile walk on sidewalk and sand. All skill levels welcome. Binoculars available. Smiles required.

Plum Island
2024-10-08 07:30 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Webinar: Sparrows!
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual via Zoom, MA, United States
It is time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join this webinar to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds of these fascinating birds of our fields and forests. We will cover most of the sparrows with records in Massachusetts.
There will be an accompanying field trip for those interested (date is 10/13, rain date 10/14. Limited to 25 participants, location to be announced), but field trip attendance is not required to enjoy this exciting sparrows webinar.
Presenter Bio:
Glenn d’Entremont has been birding for a half century. He participates in breeding bird surveys, runs numerous BBC trips annually, coordinates Christmas Bird Counts, and keeps accurate records for data input into eBird. Past president of the BBC, Glenn is currently a BBC board member.
Register for the webinar here.
If interested in the accompanying field trip on 10/13, register here.

Birding Sketchcrawl – Fall Series
2024-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.

Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations
2024-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Newton – Nahanton Park, 507 Winchester St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
We will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at Nahanton Park and a possible other location to be determined nearer the date of the trip.

Squantum Point Park
2024-10-13 08:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States

Hellcat at Parker River NWR
2024-10-19 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #4, Newbury, MA, 01950, United States
During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2024-10-19 07:30 - 09:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
An easy walk on flat trails. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds.

Westborough WMA in Two Parts
2024-10-20 07:30 - 13:00 | Northborough – Watson Park, Bartlett Pond, 35A Lyman St, Northborough, MA, United States
Part 1: 7:30 AM -10:15 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.

Stony Brook Reservation Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2024-10-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston – Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place), 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States
We’ll explore and look for birds in the 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.
Established in 1894 as a city greenspace, Boston’s Stony Brook Reservation is managed by the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston and the DCR. This urban gem deserves and has special value to people who live nearby. The wilder sections of this property are known for their dramatic rocky cliffs and outcroppings and include woodlands, brooks, a beautiful pond, floodplain and marshes, shallow wetlands, and certified vernal pools. At the north, Bellevue Hill, at 338 feet, is the highest point in the city of Boston and can be good for hawk-watching.
For this walk, we’ll explore the eastern side of Stony Brook Reservation and see what late migrants and resident birds we can find.
This is an opportunity to learn a bit more about the Boston Birding Festival and the Walking City Trail. (This bird walk will walk on a section of the WCT.)
New birders are welcome, and we will have some binoculars to lend.
Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/stony-brook-reservation-walk/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available through the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. They will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Hybrid BBC Fall Meeting: The Resplendent Quetzal
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm.
This hybrid meeting will be hosted at the Harvard University Geologic Hall (24 Oxford Street, Cambridge) as well as via Zoom for those unable to attend live. Note that there is free parking at the 52 Oxford Street Parking garage. The event is open to BBC members and non-members.
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A dazzling and legendary bird of the highland forests of Mexico and Central America, Aztec and Mayan cultures revered the Resplendent Quetzal. How have conservation efforts failed it in many regions, but given it a boost in others? What else do we know? We will focus on the RQ’s nesting and feeding ecology, on its central role in Mayan and Aztec religions, on how it fits into the increasingly threatened rainforests that sustain it, and on what lies ahead for this bird. Dr. Alan Poole will share the latest research on this spectacular bird.
Presenter Bio:
An ornithologist with training at Princeton, Yale, and Woods Hole, Alan Poole has had a long career in the worlds of research and publishing. He is an Associate of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society, and the recently retired editor of the Birds of North America (BNA) – an 18 volume, 18,000 page life history series now online at Cornell. In addition to editing, Alan has spent over 40 years in studies of coastal birds, particularly Ospreys, and completed his 2 nd book on that species (Ospreys: the revival of a global raptor; Johns Hopkins University Press) in 2019. His new book about the Resplendent Quetzal, a Neotropical cloud forest beauty, was published by Cornell/Zona Tropical in October 2023.
Register here if you plan to join the presentation virtually.

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
2024-10-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Explore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature Center.

Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance
2024-10-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Halifax – Cumberland Farms – River St, 10 River St, Halifax, MA, 02338, United States
We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel paths in search of late fall sparrows. This is usually a good spot for Lincoln’s and Clay-colored Sparrows. We never know what else might show up. I will arrive early to listen for Great Horned Owls.

Halloween Walk at Barrett's Mill Farmland
2024-10-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Concord – Barretts Mill Farmland, Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States
This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2024-11-02 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-11-16 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.

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

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2024-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Late Fall is often a time of year for fall lingerers, winter arrivals and often a surprise or two. Join us for an approximately 2 mile walk around Mt. Auburn over rolling terrain. Restrooms available

BBC Fall 2024 Pelagic Trip Registration - now open!
2024-11-02 08:00 - 13:30 | Gloucester – 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers Street, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join our November 2024 pelagic trip!
Saturday, November 2 (rain date November 3)
Join the fun on another pelagic trip with the BBC! We have chartered a private trip with 7 Seas Whale Watching Tours to search for pelagic birds in the waters around Stellwagen Bank. With the help of onboard spotters we hope to see lingering shearwaters, jaegers, early alcids, and possibly skuas, while keeping an eye out for any late marine life. The 7 Seas sailing vessel has an open observation deck for easy viewing and an indoor salon. Snacks and beverages will be available for sale, and there are restroom facilities on board. Metered parking is at several lots near boarding dock.
In the event the trip is postponed due to weather conditions, we have planned an alternative date of November 3. You will be notified in advance and will automatically be reassigned to that day, no need to re-register. If we are unable to sail on November 3 too, all participants will be refunded their ticket cost.
This trip is open to everyone, and requires a minimum number of participants to sail. Sign up early and spread the word! If it is necessary for you to cancel, you may do so up to October 25.
Details:
– Date: November 2 (rain date Nov 3)
– Timing: 8:30am-1:30pm (check-in at 8:00am)
– Location: 7 Seas Charter Trip, 63 Rodgers Street, Gloucester MA
– Cost: $50
Register by visiting the Pelagic Registration Page.
We look forward to seeing you on the water soon!
BBC Pelagic Committee
Brookline Bird Club

Parker River NWR and Vicinity
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. The walk will then continue to other nearby locations based on current reports. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge CANCELLED/POSTPONED to November 9
2024-11-03 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
This trip is canceled but there is one next Sunday, November 9 with Thomas leading

The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
2024-11-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel, 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.

New Hampshire Coast
2024-11-03 08:00 - 14:00 | New Hampshire Coast – Hampton Beach State Park, MA, United States
We will look for winter ducks, alcids, and gulls plus other late fall migrants. Contact leader for details

Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2024-11-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers. Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows, Juncos).

Millennium Park
2024-11-10 08:00 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter 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. We recommend waterproof shoes, gloves, hat, & jacket, and bringing water.
The walk is free and open to all 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.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond -- CANCELLED
2024-11-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Franklin Park and Scarboro Pond, Roxbury, MA, United States
This trip is CANCELLED due to a large event in the park that will interfere with the planned birding walk.

Allens Pond, Dartmouth
2024-11-10 08:30 - 11:00 | Dartmouth – Allens Pond – Field Station Lot, Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, 02790, United States
We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen’s Neck Trails of Allen’s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of late migrants in a mix of thickets, forest, ocean, field and marsh habitats.

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
2024-11-16 06:45 - 09:45 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Slow walk of about two miles on slightly hilly trails to check out year-round resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. With leaves off the trees, it should be easy to spot the birds that haven’t headed south, and perhaps some winter visitors. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Canceled for rain. Note that there is an entrance fee for those who are not members of Mass Audubon. We start before the office opens so the fee or membership should be presented upon return to the parking area.

New Member Walk at Draw 7 State Park, Somerville
2024-11-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Somerville – Draw Seven SP, Noonan Pl, Somerville, MA, 02145, United States
Get to know your fellow club members on this walk on the mouth of the Mystic River spanning between Everett and Somerville. Draw 7 State Park consists of 9 acres of land along the Mystic River, and is part of the Mystic River State Reservation. This is a short walk on flat paved surfaces searching for wintering seabirds, gulls, raptors and maybe a rarity! Dress warmly. Leader will have scope, but more are welcome! Public transportation and free parking at location. Restrooms, restaurants, and shopping nearby at Assembly Square Mall. ALL CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-11-17 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.
