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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T070000
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UID:10002224-1755414000-1755424800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Squantum - Quincy
DESCRIPTION:We’ll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds\, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide (~6:15 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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/squantum-quincy-6/
LOCATION:Quincy – Squantum – Moswetuset Hummock\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn d'Entremont":MAILTO:gdentremont1@comcast.net
GEO:42.28970315398;-71.022401140081
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210710Z
UID:10002225-1755417600-1755424800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Halibut Point State Park\, Rockport
DESCRIPTION:Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable.  Co-sponsored by DCR.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/halibut-point-state-park-rockport-28/
LOCATION:Rockport – Halibut Point State Park\, Halibut Point State Park\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Van Demark":MAILTO:phvand@icloud.com
GEO:42.6876291;-70.6325155
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockport – Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park Rockport MA 01966 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Halibut Point State Park:geo:-70.6325155,42.6876291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250619T172528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T173021Z
UID:10002281-1755417600-1755424800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brookline Bird Club in collaboration with Boston Nature Center to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds.Target birds include bobolinks\, egrets\, flycatchers\, grosbeaks\, herons\, owls\, rails\, ravens\, sandpipers\, swallows & swifts\, vultures\, warblers\, and woodpeckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer an optional 30-60 minute trip extension to adjacent locations such as West Roxbury High School Marsh and/or Brook Farm. \nThe walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/millenium-park-7/
LOCATION:Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch\, 300 Gardner Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.280514818291;-71.184851724564
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street Boston MA 02132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Gardner Street:geo:-71.184851724564,42.280514818291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250724T132901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T133334Z
UID:10002305-1755448200-1755459000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:2nd 2025 - Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise\, Yankee Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Our  second Marsh Cruise for this year. 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. Evening cruise finishing around sunset searching for late shorebirds\, waders\, and salt marsh sparrows. Led by Marilyn Tillinghast and a co-leader. \nThere is a cost for this trip. More info and registration link here. \nYankee Clipper Harbor Tours website: https://www.harbortours.com/
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/2nd-2025-parker-river-nwr-marsh-cruise-yankee-clipper/
LOCATION:Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours\, Waterfront Promenade Park\, 36 Merrimac Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Tillinghast":MAILTO:marilyntillinghast@gmail.com
GEO:42.813024039371;-70.870748756464
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours Waterfront Promenade Park 36 Merrimac Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterfront Promenade Park\, 36 Merrimac Street:geo:-70.870748756464,42.813024039371
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250724T132602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T133602Z
UID:10002304-1755588600-1755599400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:3rd 2025 - Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise\, Yankee Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Our third and final Marsh Cruise for this year. 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.  Led by Marilyn Tillinghast and a co-leader. \nThere is a cost for this trip. More info and registration link here. \nYankee Clipper Harbor Tours website: https://www.harbortours.com/
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/3rd-2025-parker-river-nwr-marsh-cruise-yankee-clipper/
LOCATION:Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours\, Waterfront Promenade Park\, 36 Merrimac Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Tillinghast":MAILTO:marilyntillinghast@gmail.com
GEO:42.813024039371;-70.870748756464
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210805Z
UID:10002226-1755682200-1755687600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Quiet Beauty of Birding at Winthrop Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR park staff for a leisurely walk across sandy stretches and areas of loose rocks at this Massachusetts State Reservation\, a well-known hot spot for birdwatching. We’ll be on the lookout for shorebirds\, waterbirds\, and gulls. Binoculars are recommended. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Brookline Bird Club\, Friends of Belle Isle Marsh & Friends of Winthrop Beaches.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/the-quiet-beauty-of-birding-at-winthrop-beach-4/
LOCATION:Winthrop – DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation – Sturgis St\, 59 Winthrop Shore Drive\, Winthrop\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
GEO:42.372950332857;-70.968979340071
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Winthrop – DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation – Sturgis St 59 Winthrop Shore Drive Winthrop MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=59 Winthrop Shore Drive:geo:-70.968979340071,42.372950332857
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210805Z
UID:10002227-1755711000-1755720000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shorebirds\, Herons\, Swallows\, & More at Parker River NWR
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/shorebirds-herons-swallows-more-at-parker-river-nwr-2/
LOCATION:Parker River NWR – Lot #4\, Newbury\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Limited Mobility
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Williams":MAILTO:dave.williams6@gmail.com
GEO:42.741534972116;-70.795275370155
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210806Z
UID:10002228-1755790200-1755801000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Plum Island PRNWR
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/plum-island-prnwr-2/
LOCATION:Parker River NWR – Lot #1\, Refuge Rd.\, Newbury\, MA\, MA\, 01951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Limited Mobility
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Tillinghast":MAILTO:marilyntillinghast@gmail.com
GEO:42.78990084783;-70.808985862092
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Parker River NWR – Lot #1 Refuge Rd. Newbury MA MA 01951 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Refuge Rd.:geo:-70.808985862092,42.78990084783
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T171721Z
UID:10002229-1755799200-1755806400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Great Meadows NWR\, Concord
DESCRIPTION:We will walk slowly along the dike looking for rails\, shorebirds\, and wading birds. The we will continue to an adjacent site where we have permission to enter private property\, to look for Night-Herons. On our return\, we will look for migrating Common Nighthawks! Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair!
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/great-meadows-nwr-concord-13/
LOCATION:Concord – Great Meadows\, Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Loaner Binoculars
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
GEO:42.474811;-71.3285213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord – Great Meadows Concord Unit Entrance Rd Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd:geo:-71.3285213,42.474811
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210806Z
UID:10002230-1755934200-1755950400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shore Birding around Boston
DESCRIPTION:Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh\, The Key\, Revere Beach\, and Winthrop. Please be prepared for mosquitoes at our first two stops.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/shore-birding-around-boston-3/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Williams":MAILTO:dave.williams6@gmail.com
GEO:42.391684024435;-70.993881573487
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street Boston MA 02128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1399 Bennington Street:geo:-70.993881573487,42.391684024435
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T194500
DTSTAMP:20260507T152223
CREATED:20250610T210902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210902Z
UID:10002231-1755970200-1755978300@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Nighthawk Watch at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION: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 24.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/nighthawk-watch-at-oxbow-national-wildlife-refuge-3/
LOCATION:Harvard – Oxbow NWR\, Tank Rd\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Don MacFarlane":MAILTO:donjmacfarlane@gmail.com
GEO:42.507137;-71.616905
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvard – Oxbow NWR Tank Rd Harvard MA 01451 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tank Rd:geo:-71.616905,42.507137
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