Lake Umbagog & Region, NH
New Hampshire - Lake Umbagog Region NH, United StatesWe visit Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, journey to Dixville Notch for boreal species, and, if possible, take a pontoon boat ride on the lake. Possible sightings include Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, 20+ species of breeding warblers, and nesting ducks. We will also search for dragonflies, butterflies, and special plants of the region.
Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
This trip is for the marsh sparrows and White-eyed Vireo. This is the best spot in Massachusetts to observe both nesting marsh sparrows (Saltmarsh and Seaside) up close and personal. Note: The time is approximate since the leader is completing his breeding bird survey route prior to this trip.
Salem Woods
Salem Woods MA, United StatesListen carefully. An afternoon walk in the woods, with the trees full of leaves and thickets as dense as ever, we will focus on birding by ear. The distance and difficulty of this walk will be adjusted for the attendees and will range from one to two miles with easy to moderate incline on marked [...]
Crane WMA
Falmouth - Crane WMA 754 Nathan Ellis Highway, Falmouth, MA, United StatesThis unique grassland habitat is host to a rich variety of species, including Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, American Kestrel, and possibly Blue Grosbeak. Cosponsored with Cape Cod Bird Club.
Crane Beach, Ipswich
Ipswich - Crane Beach 331 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, United StatesThis two-mile walk in the sand is aimed at nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Bank Swallows, as well as evening singers such as Whip-poor-wills. Be prepared for mosquitoes at sunset. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club.
Myles Standish State Forest, Carver – Evening
Carver - Myles Standish State Forest 181 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA, United StatesA serene way to end the day with Prairie Warblers and Hermit Thrushes reluctantly giving way to Eastern Whip-poor-wills and, perhaps, Northern Saw-whet Owls. Target endangered breeding species: Whip-poor-will.
Slow Birding at Revere Beach
Revere Beach 21 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. Discover how you can enliven and enrich your experience of birds through slow and careful birdwatching, including observing the fine aesthetic details and behavior of birds. Birds we may observe include Piping Plover, Manx Shearwater, gulls, and terns. During the last half hour of this program, you will have the option [...]
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 resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We’ll be especially looking for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Wood Ducks, Glossy Ibis, and perhaps an owl. If you haven’t tried birding by [...]
RESCHEDULED – Long Lake Park, Littleton
Littleton - Long Lake Park Littleton, MA, United StatesRescheduled from June 3. Long Lake Park is a 180 acre parcel of conservation land hosting a variety of woodland and grassland habitats as well as undeveloped shoreline. We will look for warblers, vireos, and other species including Indigo Bunting and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Expect to walk two miles of wooded trails with moderately steep sections. [...]
Summer Bird Walk at Boston Nature Center
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and seasonal migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite stomping ground for many bird species. Correne George, a BNC naturalist, and Neil Calabro of the BBC will help you find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to [...]
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