Brookline Bird Club

Lake Umbagog & Region, NH
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08, 2025-06-08 - 2025-06-10 | New Hampshire – Lake Umbagog Region, NH, United States
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OVERNIGHT TRIPS IN JUNE 2024 Umbagog and Region, New Hampshire. This trip is offered twice in early June. We visit Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, and journey to Dixville Notch for boreal species. 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. Contact leader for details.

Pegan Hill in Natick
2025-06-08 06:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Natick – Pegan Hill TTOR – Sassamon Rd Entrance, Sassamon Rd, Natick, MA, United States
Target birds are orchard oriole and bobolink. We will hike along a wet and possibly rocky path for a bit then all dirt and grass paths. We will see woodland, edge, and grassland species. Total walk is less than a mile.

Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-06-08 07:00 - 09:00 | Lowell – Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 1413 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA, United States
Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust in association with Massachusetts Audubon, Mill City Grows and the City of Lowell has preserved this former Christmas tree farm on Varnum Avenue with the intent of providing open space for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy. An all-persons trail ensures the property is accessible to everyone. We will look and listen for birds that also appreciate the protection of this space, whether they are migrating to their final breeding locations or staying to spend the summer. The walk will be leisurely with some mildly hilly sections on gravel trails. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/about-us-2-2-2/event_rsvp/ There is parking on site and a portapotty is available. Participants are encouraged to carpool, walk to the property, or take the bus.

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury
2025-06-08 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.

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge,White Pond Rd Entrance
2025-06-10 06:30 - 09:30 | Assabet River NWR – White Pond Road, White Pond Rd, Maynard, MA, United States
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge contains a diverse mixture of pine and hardwood forest, old fields, and wetlands. We will walk 2-3 miles on even, well-maintained trails in search of warblers, raptors, flycatchers and a variety of other migrants and residents. Can be buggy – insect repellent recommended. We will plan on making a short drive to a second parking area for a look at Assabet’s Great Blue Heron Rookery. Restrooms and/or Port-a-potties are available at both parking areas.

Plum Island
2025-06-10 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.

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
2025-06-11 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 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.

Mt. Greylock
2025-06-14 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
2025-06-14 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.

CANCELED - Birding Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-06-14 07:30 - 10:00 | Wareham – Great Neck Wildlife MAS Sanctuary, 226 Great Neck Road, Wareham, MA, United States
Canceled due to rain.

CANCELLED - Sherrin Woods with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2025-06-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Boston – Sherrin Woods (Austin St at Marston St entrance), 177 Austin st, Boston, MA, 02136, United States
HIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Early Birders @ Belle Isle Marsh & Winthrop Area
2025-06-14 09:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s for a special entry into the Early Birder series as we visit Belle Isle Marsh & the nearby Winthrop/Revere area! Nestled between Orient Heights, Beachmont, and Winthrop, the salt marsh of Belle Isle is host to a wide variety of unique bird species. As we navigate the northern portion of the park, expect to see your typical songbirds & coastal birds, but also shorebirds and other migrants. There’s no other place like it! Following our time at Belle Isle, we plan to carpool to the nearby beaches at Winthrop and/or Revere for more shorebirding action! If we’re lucky, we will get to observe Piping Plovers nesting on the beaches!
Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Let’s connect through our mutual appreciation for birds and the environment! Hope to see you there!
Make sure to dress in clothes that cover your skin to avoid mosquito bites; bring water & bug spray! The mosquitos at Belle Isle can be nasty! Expect to walk approximately 3 miles on mostly level paths & beaches. Binoculars are highly recommended. If you need loaner binoculars, they are available upon request (please email the trip leader ahead of time). Port-a-potties are available at the meeting location.
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.
Meet in the parking lot of Belle Isle Marsh off of Bennington St at 9 AM (1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128). Meeting location coordinates: 42.39166, -70.99370. Google maps pin for easy navigation is below on this page. Parking is free at this section of the park. In the event the parking lot is full, the Suffolk Downs T station down the street has parking.
As we navigate Winthrop/Revere after Belle Isle, there is available parking on most streets (but pay attention to signage). We encourage carpooling and will be carpooling those who are interested.
Transit access to the park is available via the Blue Line Suffolk Downs T stop (10 minute walk away). Please notify one of the trip leaders if you expect to carpool (so we can plan ahead).

Pine Hill Road Grassland (RESCHEDULED to 6/1)
2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to June 1 due to a scheduling conflict.
