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.
Webinar: The Lawrence Crow Roost
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesLawrence is well known for its winter crow roost, with thousands of birds pouring in from every direction. Join us at this webinar where Dana Duxbury-Fox and Bob Fox talk about their experiences in Lawrence and about their research into roosting crows. Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tqC42oFlTiK7WqK66KeUgA There is also a limited participation field trip [...]
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance Halifax
Halifax - Cumberland Farms - River St 10 River St, Halifax, MA, United StatesWe will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel, possibly icy, paths in search of Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl as well as other winter residents including Eastern Meadowlarks! Arrive early and listen for owls.
CANCELLED – Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesDUE TO EXPECTED EXTREME COLD THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
RESCEHDULED – Charles River, Watertown
Watertown Square - Greenway EntranceDUE TO WEATHER AND WALKING CONDITIONS THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 3.
NEW DATE – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Salisbury Beach State ReservationWe will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available. THIS TRIP WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 14.
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United StatesWe will look for wintering birds, including raptors.
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. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
NEW DATE – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
Lawrence is well known for its winter crow roost., with thousands of birds pouring in from every direction. Join a late afternoon trip on January 20to witness the spectacle. (Bad weather date January 21, same time.) Participants will meet an hour before sunset (3:30 p.m). During a pre-trip webinar on Wednesday January 17 the leaders […]
Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United StatesIn case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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