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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
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UID:10002134-1748678400-1748685600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Magazine Beach Park Walk Celebrating Black Birders Week
DESCRIPTION: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. Co-sponsored with Mass Audubon. Loaner binoculars available. \nMass Audubon is requesting that you register for this walk. Registration is free. If you forget\, please show up anyway.  https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/magazine-beach/96841-black-birders-week-explore-with-nature-man-mike
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/magazine-beach-park-walk-celebrating-black-birders-week/
LOCATION:Cambridge – Magazine Beach\, 668 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Bryant":MAILTO:naturemanmike@gmail.com
GEO:42.355369;-71.1144004
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cambridge – Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=668 Memorial Drive:geo:-71.1144004,42.355369
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250303T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152025Z
UID:10002135-1748680200-1748689200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Black Birders Week Field Trip! Neponset River Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate Black Birders Week with us on an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway. This is an accessible boardwalk and bike path (slightly hilly at the beginning of the walk). Let’s help each other find beautiful birds together! Beginners and BIPOC encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Loaner binoculars available. \nAfter the walk\, from 11:30 am – 1 pm\, there will be a light brunch provided by our cosponsor Give Black Alliance in Milton\, MA. Please RSVP for brunch by Wednesday May 28th. Carpooling available! The RSVP link is http://bit.ly/BBWeek25 No need to RSVP for the walk\, just for the brunch.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/black-birders-week-field-trip-neponset-river-greenway/
LOCATION:Boston – Neponset River Greenway\, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)\, 1674 Blue Hill Avenue\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Limited Mobility,Loaner Binoculars,Public Transport
GEO:42.2672722;-71.0934281
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston – Neponset River Greenway Mattapan to Milton (T accessible) 1674 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan MA 02126 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1674 Blue Hill Avenue:geo:-71.0934281,42.2672722
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250529T134536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T135029Z
UID:10002202-1748759400-1748768400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail (Rescheduled from Saturday 5/31)
DESCRIPTION:Important: if the rain is still steady on Sunday morning\, the trip is canceled. Contact the leader if uncertain. Expect wet conditions – bring waterproof footwear. To reach the bike path\, we will bypass a huge puddle that blocks the way by a side path (up a short moderately steep hill and then passing near a Weston water treatment facility). \nA good variety of birds\, Great Blue Heron colony\, 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. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/weston-station-pond-and-nearby-mass-central-rail-trail-rescheduled-from-saturday-5-31/
LOCATION:Weston – Weston Station Pond\, 133 Boston Post Rd\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="John Edmondson":MAILTO:johnhedmondson@gmail.com
GEO:42.3703575;-71.2750781
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Weston – Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd Weston MA 02493 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Boston Post Rd:geo:-71.2750781,42.3703575
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T083000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250303T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212648Z
UID:10002137-1748761200-1748766600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shaw Farm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/shaw-farm-2/
LOCATION:Sutton – Shaw Farm\, Shaw Lane\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Zack Weber":MAILTO:birdingwithzackweber@gmail.com
GEO:42.136326848991;-71.765880424632
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sutton – Shaw Farm Shaw Lane Sutton MA 01590 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Shaw Lane:geo:-71.765880424632,42.136326848991
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250303T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T191058Z
UID:10002136-1748761200-1748772000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary\, Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/allens-pond-mass-audubon-sanctuary-dartmouth-7/
LOCATION:Dartmouth – Allens Pond – Field Station Lot\, Horseneck Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Series,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn d'Entremont":MAILTO:gdentremont1@comcast.net
GEO:41.50681427228;-71.023748450106
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dartmouth – Allens Pond – Field Station Lot Horseneck Road Westport MA 02790 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Horseneck Road:geo:-71.023748450106,41.50681427228
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T080000
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CREATED:20250303T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T140527Z
UID:10002138-1748764800-1748772000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Brook Farm Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species\, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are flat but uneven. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.\nThe walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 15 people.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/brook-farm-historic-site/
LOCATION:Boston – Brook Farm Historic Site\, 670 Baker St\, Boston\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.288562;-71.178315
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston – Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St Boston MA 02132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Baker St:geo:-71.178315,42.288562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250412T174942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T175420Z
UID:10002186-1748806200-1748811600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Pine Hill Road Grassland (Rescheduled from 6/14)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/pine-hill-road-grassland-rescheduled-from-6-14/
LOCATION:Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands\, Pine Hill Road\, Lancaster\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Series,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Cliff Cook":MAILTO:ccook13@gmail.com
GEO:42.469988541528;-71.654698074093
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands Pine Hill Road Lancaster MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pine Hill Road:geo:-71.654698074093,42.469988541528
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T083000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250307T012055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T135451Z
UID:10002168-1748844000-1748853000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear: Breeding Birds
DESCRIPTION:A two-mile walk focused on learning bird song and looking for breeding birds in Willowdale State Forest. Open to beginners. Long sleeves and pants helpful against ticks and mosquitoes
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/breeding-birds-in-willowdale-state-forest/
LOCATION:Topsfield – Willowdale State Forest – Gravelly Brook Trail\, 299 Ipswich Road\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Brengle":MAILTO:brenglema@gmail.com
GEO:42.660520892021;-70.903923226612
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Topsfield – Willowdale State Forest – Gravelly Brook Trail 299 Ipswich Road Topsfield MA 01983 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=299 Ipswich Road:geo:-70.903923226612,42.660520892021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193839
CREATED:20250303T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T191108Z
UID:10002139-1748937600-1748948400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Crane Wildlife Management Area\, East Falmouth  (with additional stops)
DESCRIPTION:With CCBC leading. This unique grassland habitat is host to a rich variety of species\, including Eastern Meadowlark\, Grasshopper Sparrow\, Bobolink\, American Kestrel and possibly Blue Grosbeak. When we’re done at Crane\, we can cross the road and scan Coonamessett Field for raptor activity. Those wishing to can continue on to Mass Audubon’s Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary located just minutes from Crane.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/crane-wildlife-management-area-east-falmouth-with-additional-stops/
LOCATION:Falmouth – Crane WMA\, 754 Nathan Ellis Highway\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Series,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Bryant":MAILTO:five_loons@yahoo.com
GEO:41.6319257;-70.5609817
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Falmouth – Crane WMA 754 Nathan Ellis Highway Falmouth MA 02536 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=754 Nathan Ellis Highway:geo:-70.5609817,41.6319257
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