Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesKick off spring birding adventures on the spring equinox! We will search for ocean birds (ducks, loons, grebes, alcids), winter shore birds (purlin, purple sandpipers, sanderling), raptors (Rough Legged Hawk, Snowy Owl) and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope for sharing. [...]
CANCELLED – Woodcocks at Alewife
Cambridge - Alewife Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled due to unfavorable expected wind conditions.
Timberdoodles in Stoughton
Stoughton - Bird Street Conservation Area 85 Bird St, Stoughton, MA, United StatesCome watch American Woodcock display behavior. Water-resistant shoes helpful, but not needed.
CANCELLED – Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
DUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This [...]
Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
Harvard - Still River Depot RoadWe will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 26, same time.
Blue Hills
Blue Hills Reservation Chickatawbut Rd. and Randolph Ave, Milton, MAThis trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and early-arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.
Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow
Milton - Fowl Meadow 1339 Brush Hill Road, Milton, United StatesWe are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock's mating flight, and on one occasion saw its mating display. We will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will look for early migrants, waterfowl, and waders. Due to recent flooding, tall, waterproof boots are needed for this walk. Water is 6-8" in some places. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United StatesWe will look for early spring migrants in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.
Horn Pond, Woburn
Woburn - Horn Pond - Sturgis St 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, United StatesLet's look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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