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. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum - Main Gate 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United StatesStart your 2022 year list off on this easy 90-minute walk from the main gate to the ponds and back. In addition to looking for winter birds we will admire the Arboretum's impressive woody plant collection. See the arboretum website at arboretum.harvard.edu for directions and a checklist of birds.
CANCELLED – Winter Island Park, Salem
Salem - Winter Island ParkDUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS TRIP AHS BEEN CANCELLED.
RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDUELED TO JANUARY 27 Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with [...]
NEW START TIME – Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us on a free joint BBC-Boston Nature Center bird walk to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban setting that is a favorite habitat for many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds such as shorebirds, wading birds, sea ducks, and hopefully owls through field marks, [...]
RESCHEDULED – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCEDHULED TO 1/20 WITH A BAD WEATHER DATE OF 1/21. THE PRE-TRIP WEBINAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON 1/17. SEE THE NEW LISTING FOR SIGN UP DETAILS.
RESCHEDULED – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Salisbury Beach State ReservationTHIS TRIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesA peaceful winter walk in Mount Auburn is always a pleasure and you never know what you might see. Sapsuckers and Red-breasted Nuthatches are regulars.
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 [...]
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