Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge

Cambridge - Fresh Pond - TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, United States

An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, United States

A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are [...]

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury.

Newbury - Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance Orchard St, Newbury, MA, United States

We will walk the three-mile loop. No restroom facilities.

Evening Walk at Minute Man NHP, Lincoln.

Minute Man NHP - Brooks Village Brooks Village, Concord, MA, United States

This area is great for late migrants and nesting species. Blue-winged Warblers and Indigo Buntings are regular nesters. Alder Flycatcher is possible. This is a one-mile walk on paved paths and boardwalk. Insect repellent suggested.

Blue Hills, Milton

Blue Hills Reservation Chickatawbut Rd. and Randolph Ave, Milton, MA

We’ll look for breeding Worm-eating Warblers, Prairie Warblers and Indigo Buntings. One to two miles of walking–most trails are good, but we may want to take some steeper and rockier paths.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

A search for late migrants, including Mourning Warblers.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington

Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United States

Our target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles.

Fenway Victor Gardens

Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

Please join us for a walk around Boston’s beautiful and historic Fenway Victory Gardens in search of late migratory and resident birds. The garden’s grass walkways are generally even, and can be muddy in spots.

Sholan Farms Leominster

Leominster - Sholan Farms 1125 Pleasant Street, Leominster, MA, United States

A 3 mile moderate walk over dirt paths through a working apple orchard, fallow fields, and by the reservoirs surrounded by mixed forest. Local nesters include Indigo Bunting, Common Yellowthroat, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Scarlet Tanager with many warblers possible. We will also check the reservoirs for waterfowl.

Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds

Millis - Paddock Lane 218 Causeway St, Millis, MA, United States

Trying for 50 species again this year, we’ll be walking about a mile and a half, mostly staying on pavement. Boots are not required. Ticks should not be a problem. We’ll be looking and listening for swamp breeders, including Green Heron, Brown Creeper, Northern Waterthrush, and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. We may then stop at the Medfield [...]

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