CANCELLED – Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled due to predicted rain.
CANCELLED – Birch Hill WMA
Royalston - Birch Hill WMA Royalston, MA, United StatesCancelled due to predicted weather.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Chance of seeing nesting Green Herons. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
Millennium Park, West Roxbury (Moved from Belle Isle Marsh, East Boston)
West Roxbury - Millennium Park 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesWe are moving the walk from Belle Isle Marsh to our backup location of **Millennium Park** in West Roxbury because the mosquitos are likely to be thick this week at Belle Isle due to recent rains. Millennium Park is a reliable place to see birds year round so we should still plenty of birds. We [...]
Hatches Harbor Fire Rd. to Race Point Light
Provincetown - Hatches Harbor MA, United StatesWe will follow the fire road to the dike separating Hatches Harbor from the airport that leads out to both the harbor and Race Point. Gulls, terns, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and passerines are among the many species we might see. There could be wet conditions on the way out to the lighthouse, so you may [...]
Squantum – Quincy
Quincy - Squantum - Mosswetusset Hummock Quincy, MA, United StatesThis trip will focus on migrant shorebirds which are starting to filter into this area after their short breeding season in the northern regions of the continent. A few noteworthy breeding birds also inhabit the area including Saltmarsh Sparrows and American Oystercatchers. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird [...]
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for large groups of herons and egrets, common and rare shorebirds. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and [...]
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trials looking for birds and butterflies. Shorebirds and early fall migrants are expected. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will search for resident migrant birds and as well as shorebirds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Millennium Park, West Roxbury (MOVED FROM BELLE ISLE MARSH)
West Roxbury - Millennium Park 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesWe are moving the regularly scheduled walk from Belle Isle Marsh to our backup location of **Millennium Park** in West Roxbury because the mosquitos are likely to be thick this week due to recent rains. Millennium Park is a reliable place to see birds year round so we should still plenty of birds. We will meet [...]
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