Brookline Bird Club

CANCELLED - Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
2024-03-23 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
DUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This small park is a top eBird hotspot for a reason! There are several habitats rolled into one, so the bird diversity is quite high for such a small area. Dress warmly and bring binoculars! This walk will be jointly conducted by the Brookline Bird Club with Mass. Audubon’s Boston Nature Center.
The walk is free but we request you pre-register by emailing bnc@massaudubon.org and cc’ing neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
2024-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Harvard – Still River Depot Road
We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 26, same time.

Blue Hills
2024-03-24 08:30 - 12:30 | Blue Hills Reservation – Skyline Tr Parking, 685 Hillside St, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
This trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and early-arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.

Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow
2024-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Milton – Fowl Meadow, 1339 Brush Hill Road, Milton, 02186, United States
We are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock’s mating flight, and on one occasion saw its mating display. We will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
2024-03-30 07:30 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will look for early migrants, waterfowl, and waders. Due to recent flooding, tall, waterproof boots are needed for this walk. Water is 6-8″ in some places. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2024-03-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond, Roxbury, MA, United States
We will look for early spring migrants in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

Horn Pond, Woburn
2024-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

POSTPONED TO APRIL 12 -- Horn Pond, Woburn
2024-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Lake St, 93 Lake Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Crooked Pond
2024-04-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Boxford – Crooked Pond, 209 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, 01921, United States
Join us for the traditional BBC early spring walk at Crooked Pond–Bald Hill Reservation, for Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, and early spring migrants like Louisiana Waterthrush.. The trail is generally flat, muddy, and possibly icy. Dress warmly; walking sticks helpful.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2024-04-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Co-sponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2024-04-06 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 raptors, shorebirds and resident wading 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.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2024-04-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
This is an easy walk on level paths in search of early spring birds. Rain cancels the walk. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow
2024-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come enjoy the warming evenings at scenic Rock Meadow, which each year plays host to courting American Woodcocks, with the males engaging in their spiraling sky-dance flights above the fields.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2024-04-07 07:00 - 13:00 | Westborough – Town Beach, 60 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, 01581, United States
We will hike at an easy pace through easy to moderate trails in search of early spring arrivals in a variety of marsh, field, and woodland habitats. We will check the ponds and marsh for any migrant ducks and swallows. We will hike the eastern trails until 9:45, take a short break at the parking lot then then go over to the western trails until around 1 p.m. Attendees may hike either or both sections.

Lynnfield Marsh
2024-04-08 17:45 - 20:00 | Lynnfield Marsh, 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
We will walk approximately 1.5 miles along an old railbed and through forest to the nearby marsh. Possible early spring migrants seen and heard during this evening walk include Marsh Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail, and American Woodcocks. We may witness Rusty Blackbirds staging to roost at one of the largest east coast flyways for this species. All skill levels welcome. Terrain can be uneven and muddy. It can be windy and cold, so dress appropriately. No restroom facilities available. Heavy rain and/or winds cancels this walk.

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
2024-04-09 06:30 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

Brooks Estate, Medford
2024-04-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Medford – Brooks Estate – Grove St, 266 Grove St, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Let’s see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
2024-04-12 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.

Boston Nature Center
2024-04-13 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 bnc@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age.

RESCHEDULED - Horn Pond, Woburn
2024-04-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Lake St, 93 Lake Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club. [Rescheduled from April 12 due to rain]

Birding Sketchcrawl--Spring Series
2024-04-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 13.

Arlington Reservoir
2024-04-14 07:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-04-17 06:30, 2024-04-18 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-04-19 06:30 - 09:00, 2024-04-21 06:30 - 10:00, 2024-04-22 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-04-23 06:30 - 08:00, 2024-04-24 06:30 - 08:00, 2024-04-25 06:30 - 08:30 and 14 more dates | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Willard Brook State Forest
2024-04-17 07:00 - 11:00 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
Join the BBC for a brisk midweek walk along scenic Willard Brook and connecting trails in search of early migrants, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Pine Warbler, and other early arrivers, as well as resident Brown Creepers, thrushes, Purple Finches, and others. Terrain is rocky hillside, and the streambed can be muddy, snowy, wet, and icy. Boots, walking sticks, and warm clothing are recommended.

BBC Annual Members Meeting (Hybrid: Live+Zoom)
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Please join the Brookline Bird Club for our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Annual Members Meeting on Friday April 19th, 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.
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At this Annual Members meeting, we will be presenting for your vote the slate of BBC Officers and Directors, additional business items, and club updates.
After the business meeting portion of our evening, event speaker Deborah Cramer will share an exciting presentation with us. Deborah traveled from the tip of South America up into the Arctic, accompanying a shorebird – the Red Knot – along one of earth’s longest avian migrations. Along the way, she witnessed the birds’ extraordinary relationship with the horseshoe crab, an ancient animal that comes ashore once a year to lay its eggs in the sand. Join Deborah to explore how our health and the health of shorebirds and horseshoe crabs are intertwined, and the increasing importance of Massachusetts in this story.
Deborah is the author of The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab, and An Epic Journey, which received the Best Book Award from the U.S. National Academies of Science and the Rachel Carson Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists. She lives at the edge of the Great Marsh, walking through the dunes, and kayaking in its bays and tidal creeks as often as she can. Perhaps you have read her articles in Audubon, heard her on NPR, or seen her essays in the New York Times. (Photo credit: Jean Iron)
If you plan to join the presentation virtually, please register for the zoom webinar here.

CANCELLED - Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-04-20 07:00 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Due to expected weather conditions this trips has been cancelled. Our apologies for the late notice.

Nahant
2024-04-20 07:00 - 12:00 | Nahant – Short Beach, 1 Ward Rd, Nahant, MA, 01908, United States
The main focus will be birds and their behaviors, but buds, bugs, and beginning birders will be a boon!

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway–let’s see if we can find any black-crowned night herons and other species. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome.

Lost Pond, Brookline
2024-04-21 08:00 | Brookline – Lost Pond, Brookline, MA, United States
A short, two mile loop over slightly hilly trails looking for resident woodland birds and early migrants, namely Hairy Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, kinglets, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers, and possibly Great Horned Owl. We will also check the grassy slopes next to the pond and recycling center for sparrows and other grassland birds.

Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
2024-04-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Pond Ave, 33 Pond Avenue, Boston, MA, United States
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2024-04-21 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

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
2024-04-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will walk about three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Rain cancels walk.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2024-04-22 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-04-29 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-06 06:00 - 08:00 | Westborough – Ball Field, Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
2024-04-23 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-04-30 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-05-07 06:30 - 08:30 | Marblehead Neck MAS Sanctuary, 98 Risley Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
2024-04-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Quincy – Squantum Point Park, MWRA Haul Rd, Quincy, 02171, United States
We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This small park is a top eBird hotspot for a reason! There are several habitats rolled into one, so the bird diversity is quite high for such a small area. Dress warmly and bring binoculars! This walk will be jointly conducted by the Brookline Bird Club with Massachusetts Audubon.
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing bnc@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
2024-04-25 06:00, 2024-04-30 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-05-07 06:00 - 07:30 | Sharon – Moose Hill, 293 Moose Hill Pkwy, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Boston Public Garden
2024-04-25 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-05-02 06:30 - 08:30, 2024-05-09 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston Public Garden – Charles St. Entrance, Charles St., Boston, MA, 02108, United States
This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
2024-04-26 07:00 | North Quabbin Region, 100 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2024-04-26 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-03 06:30 - 08:00 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails, looking for migrants, and checking the reservoir for ducks.

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-04-27 07:30 - 11:00 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
We will walk one to two miles on easy trails through sanctuary woodlands and wetlands. (Small fee required if you are not a member of Mass Audubon.) Meet at the information board near the main parking lot. We will be looking for early migrants such as Pine and Palm warblers, swallows, and vocal residents such as Barred Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, and Eastern Bluebird. Post trip visit to Topsfield fairgrounds for early shorebirds and ducks.

Millennium Park
2024-04-27 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 bnc@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age.

Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
2024-04-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Cambridge – Magazine Beach, 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79

Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
2024-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Dracut – Yapp Farm, 650 Marsh Hill Road, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Join us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these islands of native vegetation to fuel up on their way to their breeding grounds or to stay and raise the next generation. The trail is less than a mile in length but is uneven in spots and portions could be muddy so sturdy footwear is a must. Co-sponsored by the Dracut Open Space Committee

Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2024-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – Peter’s Hill Gate, 99 Bussey St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
2024-04-28 05:30 | Hingham – Wompatuck State Park – Visitor Center, 204 Union St, Hingham, MA, 02043, United States
Be prepared for a three-mile walk. Our target birds will be Pileated Woodpecker, Winter Wren and a variety of warblers including Louisiana Waterthrush. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain. Please contact the leader the night before if the forecast is for inclement weather.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2024-04-28 06:30 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Note new start time at 6:30.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2024-04-28 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.

Chandler Pond, Brighton
2024-04-29 07:00 - 08:30 | Brighton – Chandler Pond, 106 Kenrick Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy.

Weston Station Pond Rookery
2024-04-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Weston – Kendall Green Station Parking Lot, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.

Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
2024-04-30 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Hammond Pond, MA, United States
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.

Charles River, Waltham
2024-05-01 08:00 - 10:30 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Join us for a walk along the paved path along the Charles River in Waltham. We hope to see spring warblers, Wood Ducks, Rough Wing Swallow, and Tree Swallows among others. Cosponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2024-05-02 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-05-09 07:00 - 08:30 | MA
A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised. A visit to nearby Peter’s Hill in the Arboretum is an option afterwards if others feel inclined.

Evening Walk at Magazine Beach
2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Cambridge – Magazine Beach, 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Evening walk to search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl and more. Plan for walking 1 to 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79

Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
2024-05-03 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-05-10 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Franklin Park Overlook Ruins, MA, United States
We will look for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants in the northern section of Franklin Park, covering the Overlook Ruins, White Stadium, the Bear Dens, and the Playstead. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields and we’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

South Shore Century Run
2024-05-04 06:00 | Hingham – Wompatuck State Park – Main entrance, 215 Union St, Hingham, MA, 02043, United States
Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun. Note: This trip will likely go to The Trustees of Reservation Property at World’s End. Contact leader for details as prior reservations might be needed to bird the site and there is a fee for entrance unless you are a member of the TTOR.

Parker River NWR on Bike
2024-05-04 06:30 - 12:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Upton State Forest
2024-05-04 07:00 - 10:30 | Upton State Forest, 9 Southboro Rd, Upton, MA, 01568, United States
We will hike the trails in search of migrants and woodland breeders.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
2024-05-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Explore the bird diversity of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Concord, MA. We will listen/watch for both resident and migrant songbirds in the trees and wetland surrounding the lot. We will walk along the Dike Trail, making stops at strategic points to look for waterfowl and other species of interest. Some notable species often observed at this location include Marsh Wren, Virginia Rail, Bald Eagle, and a number of ducks and other waterfowl species. The trail is flat and leveled, a mix of gravel and sand, and fully accessible for most of the way. Cosponsored and led by US Fish & Wildlife Service staff.

Concord River Greenway & Lowell Cemetary
2024-05-04 07:30 - 09:30 | Lowell Cemetery, 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We will focus on spring migrants that use the water of the Concord River and the trees of the Lowell Cemetery as they make their way to their northern breeding grounds. We will also look for birds that breed in this semi-restored riparian habitat. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners and those with limited mobility, as the trail is flat and paved. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Pre register at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/spring-migratory-birding-at-the-concord-river-greenway-2/.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2024-05-04 08:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for Osprey, breeding and migrating passerines, American Oystercatcher, and other specialty shorebirds at this birding hotspot and state Park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone.

Watertown - Gore Place
2024-05-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Watertown – Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497.

Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2024-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – South St Gate, 395 South St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
The Arboretum Park Conservancy, Arnold Arboretum, and the BBC are sponsoring this two-hour walk in the Bussey Brook area of the Arboretum. The walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced.

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2024-05-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find together!Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders.

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

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

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