Brookline Bird Club

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2024-05-23 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
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.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington
2024-05-25 06:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School, 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.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-05-25 06:30, 2024-05-26 06:30 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

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.

Charles River Esplanade
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

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, 2024-06-15 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.

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
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.

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.

Boston Nature Center
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.

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.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2024-06-15 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 local avian residents and early arrivals. 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.

Join the Massachusetts Young Birders Club at Cumberland Farms, Halifax
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Halifax – Cumberland Farms – River St, 10 River St, Halifax, MA, 02338, United States
Join us at Cumberland Farms in Halifax on Saturday, June 15 for a family friendly bird walk with Mass Young Birders and the Brookline Bird Club! We will be exploring the ‘Cumbies’ area in search of breeding birds including some infrequent nesters such as the state listed species of concern Eastern Meadowlark. As we walk, we will focus on the different behaviors that we are seeing and what they may indicate at this time of the year. We will, of course, keep an eBird checklist as we go, and we will explore how we can use eBird to keep track of bird behaviors in addition to the species’ we are seeing.
Expect to walk 2 or more miles through flat but possibly overgrown terrain. Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable. Cosponsored with the Massachusetts Young Birders Club, this trip is geared towards young birders under the age of 19 and their families. Directions to meeting location provided upon registration. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eg77nwe

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2024-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
This trip will focus on finding some of the unusual birds that nest at Pine Hill – Grasshopper Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Eastern Whip-poor-will. Easy walk over flat sandy roads. Rain cancels walk.

October Mountain
2024-06-16 06:00 - 12:00 | Lenox – October Mountain, 380 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
Multiple habitats make this trip more diversified than the prior day’s Mount Greylock trip, as we begin along the Housatonic River WMA and make our way over October Mountain. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. Target endangered breeding species: American Bittern, Mourning Warbler.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-06-16 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

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2024-06-22 06:00 - 09:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
In June, this wonderfully preserved grassland is alive with the songs of breeding Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, which are state listed as endangered species. Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, and American Kestrels nest regularly here as well. A mile walk on level grade; can be dry so bring water.

Ashby & Townsend
2024-06-22 07:30 - 12:00 | MA
We will explore for nesting warblers, juncos, sapsuckers, and probably butterflies and dragonflies, possibly continuing into the afternoon. We will start in Willard Brook State Forest and probably continue to Townsend State Forest, Mt. Watatic, or the Squannacook River WMA. Some trails are steep and moderately uneven.

Summer Solstice Walk
2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Leader’s Choice
Celebrate the beginning of summer by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

27th Annual Trip to the Rangeley Lakes Region, Maine
2024-06-23 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 | Maine – Rangeley Lakes, 2459 Main St, Rangeley, ME, 04970, United States
Join us for a 7 day exploration of the mountains and lakes of western Maine! As always, this trip will concentrate on Maine’s boreal specialties including Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, Philadelphia Vireo, Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush and 20+ species of warbler. Time will also be taken to observe and enjoy the flora and fauna along the way. Participants can expect to do some moderate hiking and optional canoeing. Limited participation. *Please contact leader for additional information and reservations at least one month in advance.

Bobolinks at Farm Meadow, Lincoln
2024-06-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Lincoln – Farm Meadow, Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, United States
An opportunity to see Bobolinks, a declining and unique species, displaying and singing in their breeding habitat, possibly with fledglings! In addition to Bobolinks, possible species include Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush, Pileated Woodpecker, and maybe an Alder Flycatcher if we’re lucky! This is about a 1.5 mile walk circling the hayfield where the Bobolinks breed, and up to Codman Farm.

Downeast Maine Puffin and Warblers trip
2024-06-28 - 2024-07-01 | Maine – Machias Region, Machias, ME, United States
Join us on our annual trip to Machias area in Downeast Maine to see Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Common Murres, and Arctic Terns. We also tour beautiful coastlands and boreal forests in search of nesting warblers and other species. We explore the blueberry barrens , and coastal wetlands for other species such as Sandhill Crane, Black Terns, Nelson’s Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, and potential rarities.
NOTE ON LIMITED MOBILITY: We don’t have any technical or rugged hiking, however we are on our feet a lot looking for boreal species, which can add up to several miles of walking per day. The boat landing on Machias can be slippery and treacherous, but participants can safely stay on the boat and still encounter all the breeding birds at close range if they are concerned about the landing.
This trip is limited to 15 participants. The boat trip fee will be $295.00 for BBC members. Details sent in response to inquiries. Please contact Deborah to inquire about availability or being added to the wait list.

Millennium Park
2024-06-29 07:30, 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.

Early Morning at Lynnfield Marsh
2024-07-06 06:30 - 09:00, 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.

Quabbin Reservoir
2024-07-06 07:00 | Quabbin Reservoir – Gate 10, 235 Daniel Shays Hwy, Pelham, MA, United States
Join Glenn on a 5-to-6-mile walk through a very birdy area with species ranging from Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-headed Vireo, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, and lots of stuff in between. (Maybe a moose or a bobcat!) Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
2024-07-06 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, large groups of egrets, migrating shorebirds, meadow and grassland breeders. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

Southwick WMA
2024-07-07 07:30 - 10:30 | Southwick WMA – Suffield WMA entrance, Point Grove Road, Suffield, CT, 06093, United States
We will hike the fields focusing on grassland breeders, particularly Eastern Meadowlark and Grasshopper Sparrow.

Crane WMA Evening Walk
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:30 | 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. We will focus on observing the meadowlarks and Grasshopper Sparrows for signs of breeding; especially carrying food and recent fledglings. We will finish up with listening for Eastern Whip-poor-wills call in the surrounding pine barrens after sunset.

Slow Birding Revere Beach
2024-07-10 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 Piping Plover, Manx Shearwater, Common Tern and resident gulls. Ages: adults and children 8 years + with an adult chaperone.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard (Canceled due to rain)
2024-07-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
All the nesting birds will still be around, with good views of young out of the nest being fed by parents: Veery, Indigo Bunting, Catbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Tree Swallow, Bobolink, Wood Thrush, Baltimore Oriole, and Warblers. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods with some steep sections.

Birch Hill WMA
2024-07-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Royalston – Birch Hill WMA, Royalston, MA, United States
Includes three to five miles of walking relatively flat terrain. Might include some bushwacking. Driving on hard packed dirt roads.

Millennium Park (RESCHEDULED to Sunday July 14th - Please reconfirm attendance)
2024-07-14 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.
Please re-confirm to cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@icloud.com even if already registered for Saturday.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2024-07-18 07:00 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk easy trails looking for shorebirds, ducks, wading birds, rails, and nesting songbirds. This is also a great time to look for butterflies and other interesting insects. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Mass Audubon Rough Meadows, Rowley (POSTPONED 1 week to July 20th due to rain)
2024-07-20 07:00 - 11:00 | Rowley – Rough Meadows, Patmos Road, Rowley, MA, 01969, United States
We walk through the sanctuary looking for shorebirds and other marsh specialties. Targets will be waders, breeding songbirds, Saltmarsh Sparrows, and maybe even a lucky Seaside Sparrow. The walking is moderate and trails are accessible. It may be warm and there will be bugs!

Charles River Path in Waltham
2024-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Stroll along an easy to walk paved path. Possible sightings include Wood Ducks, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Great Blue Heron. Cosponsored with Waltham :Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club.

Birding Sketchcrawl – Summer Series
2024-07-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-07-21 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. Chance of seeing nesting Green Herons. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-08-18 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
