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UID:10002296-1759651200-1759658400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Brook Farm Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include bluebirds\, bobolinks\, egrets\, flycatchers & kingbirds\, grosbeaks\, herons\, kingfishers\, owls\, rails\, ravens & crows\, sandpipers\, sparrows & juncos\, 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 optional 30-60 minute trip extensions 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 neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 15 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/brook-farm-historic-site-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000
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UID:10002258-1759995000-1759998600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/fall-migrants-at-roslindale-wetlands-urban-park-6/
LOCATION:Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park\, 23 Coniston Rd\, Roslindale\, MA\, 02131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Judith Robichaud":MAILTO:juder811@gmail.com
GEO:42.2921107;-71.1326668
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250826T153559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T121330Z
UID:10002310-1760036400-1760041800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Only Webinar: Sparrow Identification!
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join this webinar to learn field marks\, shapes\, and sounds of these fascinating birds of our fields and forests. We will cover most of the sparrows with records in Massachusetts.  We are hoping to schedule an accompanying field trip. \nPresenter Bio: \nGlenn d’Entremont has been birding for a half century.  He participates in breeding bird surveys\, runs numerous BBC trips annually\, coordinates Christmas Bird Counts\, and keeps accurate records for data input into eBird.  Past president of the BBC\, Glenn is currently a BBC board member. \nTo register for the webinar first login to your member account. \nAlready logged in? Go right to Member Resources.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/member-webinar-sparrow-identification/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20251008T005521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T010426Z
UID:10002406-1760166000-1760173200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Pond\, Cambridge (Rescheduled from Sunday 10/12 to Saturday 10/11)
DESCRIPTION:A two mile walk on (mostly) paved paths around the pond. In addition to the “usual suspects”\, we are likely to see some of the fall warblers\, plus possibly a few of the Weird Ducks that have started to arrive.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/fresh-pond-cambridge-rescheduled-from-10-12-to-10-11/
LOCATION:Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank\, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Michel":MAILTO:Thomas_Michel@hms.harvard.edu
GEO:42.3890288;-71.1436981
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250924T144027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T145001Z
UID:10002398-1760166000-1760180400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Members Sparrow Walk with Glenn (intended for recent viewers of Glenn's Sparrow Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On October 9 at 7PM Glenn d’Entremont will offer a members only sparrow identification webinar followed by a special members only sparrow ID field trip on the morning of October 11.  The field trip is limited to 25 persons for practical reasons and to people  who have also attended the webinar or a past webinar on sparrows by Glenn.  Please don’t come unless you register. The registration link starting point is here: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=317 \nYou can view a video of last night’s webinar on the member resources page. Please login and then go to member resources. \nLogin to your member account. \nAlready logged in? Go right to Member Resources.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/members-sparrow-walk-webinar/
LOCATION:Belmont – Rock Meadow\, 300 Mill St\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn d'Entremont":MAILTO:gdentremont1@comcast.net
GEO:42.3998209;-71.1947692
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T073000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T221450Z
UID:10002404-1760167800-1760167800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day Kickoff at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge\, Concord with TBD Optional Second Stop
DESCRIPTION:We will start our October Big Day at Great Meadows in Concord (Monsen Rd). Please join us as we try to see as many species as we can that day. \nAt the refuge\, we will walk about 3 miles on flat easy trails we will search for a variety of birds. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. \nAfter birding Great Meadows\, we will rest a few minutes\, have a snack\, and be sure to drink something\, and then proceed to a TBD second stop. This is optional for participants. Our hope is to add some species to our Big Day lists. \nThere are basic restrooms at the Great Meadows refuge. \nEnd time is “when we’re done” but participants can of course leave early. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/october-big-day-kickoff-at-great-meadows-national-wildlife-refuge-concord-with-tbd-optional-second-stop/
LOCATION:Concord – Great Meadows\, Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="John Edmondson":MAILTO:johnhedmondson@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:20251011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T083000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20251004T210820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T211859Z
UID:10002402-1760167800-1760171400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day Kickoff at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
DESCRIPTION:Start your October big day with us at this 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.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/october-big-day-kickoff-roslindale-wetlands-urban-park/
LOCATION:Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park\, 23 Coniston Rd\, Roslindale\, MA\, 02131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Judith Robichaud":MAILTO:juder811@gmail.com
GEO:42.2921107;-71.1326668
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250610T211344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T211344Z
UID:10002259-1760169600-1760175000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Cold Spring Park\, Newton
DESCRIPTION:This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest\, open green areas\, and red maple swamplands\, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/cold-spring-park-newton-8/
LOCATION:Newton – Cold Spring Park\, 1200 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Briesacher":MAILTO:becky.briesacher@gmail.com
GEO:42.3311401;-71.213264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newton – Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St Newton MA 02468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Beacon St:geo:-71.213264,42.3311401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250610T211344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T211344Z
UID:10002260-1760169600-1760184000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birding Sketch Crawl – Fall Series
DESCRIPTION:Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/birding-sketch-crawl-fall-series/
LOCATION:Leader’s Choice
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura de la Flor":MAILTO:anhinga3@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250817T173821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T173910Z
UID:10002309-1760173200-1760173200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Early Birders @ Mystic River Reservation (Young Adult Birding Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Mystic River State Reservation! Located just north of Boston in Medford\, Mystic River Reservation is a state nature reserve home to over 300 acres of space in a riverfront setting. As we navigate our way around the 2.3 mile park loop trail\, expect to see all kinds of songbirds\, sparrows\, hawks\, and other Fall migrants (warblers!). 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!\n\nDress for the weather conditions; bring water! Expect to walk approximately 3 miles on mostly paved/level paths. We will start in the parking lot and make our way counterclockwise around the park back to where we started. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader ahead of time). Please be aware/respectful of cyclists that use the park.\n\nThis trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.\n\nPlan to meet at the parking lot adjacent to the police station at the northern portion of the park (along Rt. 16). Meeting location coordinates: 42.40421\, -71.08530.\n \nParking Directions:\nFree public parking is available at the meeting area (preferred) and at the boat house next to Blessing of the Bay Park along Shore Dr on the other side of the river (approximate 1 mile walk north to the meeting area).\n\n \nTransit Directions:\nIf you are coming from Boston\, take the Orange Line to the Wellington T stop and walk about 0.5 miles to get to the meeting location (cross the elevated walkway\, the Fellsway\, and then pass the police station to get to the parking lot). If you are coming from the north\, you can take a 100\, 108\, or 134 bus to the Fellsway @ Middlesex Ave – Wellington Circle bus stop and cross the intersection to the meeting location. Otherwise the Orange Line from Malden Center (numerous transit connections) to the Wellington stop is your best bet.\nIf you have any questions\, reach out to a trip leader!
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/early-birders-mystic-river-reservation-young-adult-birding-series/
LOCATION:Medford – Mystic River State Reservation\, 4253 Mystic Valley Pkwy\, Medford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Wyatt Kaneps":MAILTO:wak9736@rit.edu
GEO:42.404578676576;-71.084586339806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20251004T214156Z
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UID:10002403-1760173200-1760173200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day Hawk Watch from Pinnacle Rock
DESCRIPTION:Assuming it is not rainy or unfavorable winds\, Craig expects to be on Pinnacle Rock on October Big Day counting migrating hawks.  Indigenous Peoples’ weekend is generally a good time to see migrating Bald Eagles as well as accipiters flying past the Rock.  Craig would welcome your help and participation.  If unsure about the weather that day\, call Craig’s cell – 781-873-9358 to see if he is at the Rock. Participants may call Craig the night before to check on his plans (781-322-0306). It’s generally not a very early start. Please check with Craig to find out when he expects to be there. \nPinnacle Rock location is in the southeast corner of Middlesex Fells Reservation\, Malden\, Massachusetts. \nFinding Pinnacle Rock seems to present a problem. Although there is a map of the site on Hawkcount.org. that will get you in the right vicinity\, the trail signs for the Rock are not very helpful and may indeed lead you astray. There are two entrance gates that can be used to find Pinnacle Rock – Gate 52 and Gate 56. If this is your first time getting to the Rock\, I highly recommend that you use Gate 52 as the white blazes will lead you directly to Pinnacle Rock. Also\, though the route is longer\, it is less strenuous. Once you know where the Rock is\, you can more easily take the shorter and more direct (more strenuous) route from Gate 56. \nTo get to gate 52 first find the first parking lot on Fellsway East [in Medford]\, just north of East Border Road. The map at the parking lot will indicate the Rock; it’s in the extreme southeast corner of the Fells Reservation. Cross the road and head south toward East Border Road. Shortly on your left will be gate 52. Follow the Rock Circuit Trail (white blazes). It will lead you right onto the Rock. When you get there\, the only hill to the south will be an old metal tower with a radio antennae/ airport beacons? [Some of them were round disks\, but as of this writing only one remains]. \nTo get to gate 56\, park on Woodland right off East Border Road. The gate will be directly opposite Woodland on East Border Road. [On the map this is labeled Pinnacle Rock Path]. Walk up the path to the crest of the hill. The radio tower will be on your right. [The white blazes here will lead you to the tower. However\, if you go this way it is a more difficult climb. You will have to continue following the blazes to the Rock which is north of the tower]. The less strenuous way is to continue past the path to the tower. On your right you will see the Rock. At the top of the hill on your right you will see a fallen tree trunk lying on the ground. After passing this\, the path will go downhill and you will see a path to the top of the Rock. [It is possible to walk to this entrance from the Orange Line (Oak Grove Station)\, although it is a bit of a hike].
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/october-gig-day-hawk-watch-from-pinnacle-rock/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Jackson":MAILTO:crleja1949@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20250926T140110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T141348Z
UID:10002400-1760191200-1760196600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon Bird Walk at Fruitlands
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Trustees’s event at Fruitlands called Flying Into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2025\, Kathy Dia from the BBC will lead a bird walk from 2 to 3:30pm. The event includes a falconry demonstration but that part of the day’s activities is already sold out. \nThere will also be a morning walk (10-11:30 am) led by Boxborough Birders leaders Sandy Oxley and Al Sgroi. \nThere are other bird and nature themed activities offered too. Sounds like a nice family day with birding options. \nThe Trustees are charging admission for this event – more can be found here https://thetrustees.org/event/442199/ \n 
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/afternoon-bird-walk-at-fruitlands/
LOCATION:Harvard – Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Rd.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Dia":MAILTO:katbirder@gmail.com
GEO:42.5085547;-71.6099943
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T191102
CREATED:20251004T220904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T220913Z
UID:10002405-1760196600-1760200200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day Afternoon Stop at Arlington Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:A mid-late afternoon stop at Arlington Reservoir and adjacent Lexington Community Farm. We’ll hope to add some shorebirds\, raptors\, and interesting sparrows to our Big Day lists.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/october-big-day-afternoon-stop-at-arlington-reservoir/
LOCATION:Lexington – Arlington Reservoir\, 210 Lowell Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="John Edmondson":MAILTO:johnhedmondson@gmail.com
GEO:42.4269938;-71.187368
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington – Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street Arlington MA 02474 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lowell Street:geo:-71.187368,42.4269938
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