Westborough WMA in Two Parts

Westborough - Town Beach 60 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, United States

Part 1: 7:30 AM -10:15 AM / Part 2: 10:30 AM -1:00 PM. We will hike at a slow pace through mild moderate trails in search of sparrows and other migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again meet at [...]

Parker River NWR and Vicinity

We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. The walk will then continue to other nearby locations based on current reports. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Town Beach 60 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, 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 [...]

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Upton State Forest

Upton State Forest 9 Southboro Rd, Upton, MA, United States

We will hike the trails in search of migrants and woodland breeders.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth

We will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.

Pine Hill Grasslands

Lancaster - Pine Hill Road Grasslands Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States

We will hike a sandy/gravelly field area for grassland breeding sparrows and warblers including Grasshopper Sparrow, and wait until sunset for whip-poor-wills.

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