Emily Szczypek
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Chance of seeing nesting Green Herons. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
CANCELLED – Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled due to anticipated poor weather conditions.
Cape Ann
Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United StatesWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.
RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDUELED TO JANUARY 27 Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with [...]
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA 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.
RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 13 Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with [...]
Charles River, Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin 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.
Charles River Path in Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesStroll along an easy to walk paved path. Possible sightings include Wood Ducks, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Great Blue Heron. Cosponsored with Waltham :Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United StatesSlow walk of about two miles on slightly hilly trails to check out year-round resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. With leaves off the trees, it should be easy to spot the birds that haven’t headed south, and perhaps some winter visitors. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Canceled for rain. Note that [...]
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