Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesCo-sponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the [...]
Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary
Seekonk - Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA, United StatesJoint walk with the Paskamansett Bird Club. Trails will be easy to moerate in difficulty.
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, North Gate Entrance
Assabet River NWR 675 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, United StatesExplore the bird diversity of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. We walk along White Pond Rd (Trail), searching for both resident and migrant songbirds and raptors. Some notable species previously observed at this location include Cooper’s Hawk, Barred Owls, and numerous species of warblers and other migratory songbirds. The habitat is mostly forested, with [...]
Belle Isle Marsh and 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 Osprey, breeding and migrating passerines, American Oystercatcher, and other specialty shorebirds at this birding hotspot and state Park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Program is often not MBTA accessible. Prepare for mosquitoes [...]
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum - Peter's Hill Gate 99 Bussey St, Boston, MA, United StatesA two-hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesFranklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.
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. Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
We will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.
Residents and Migrants at Appleton Farms
Ipswich - Appleton Farms 3 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA, United StatesAppleton Farms provides a unique blend of grassland, mixed forest, and wetland habitats that are home to a wide diversity of breeding birds. This leisurely hike will cover about three miles of easy, relatively flat terrain. Some species we are likely to see/hear include Eastern Bluebird, Bobolink, and Savannah Sparrow. Restrooms are available near the […]
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