Join us for a pleasant evening of watching nighthawk migration along the Nashua River valley. Bring a lawn chair or a camp stool. This trip is co-sponsored with the Friends of the Oxbow NWR (friendsoftheoxbownwr.org). Rain date: Sunday August 28.

We will begin with a pleasant one-mile walk on graded paths and boardwalks observing locally nesting species like Baltimore Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Indigo Bunting, various flycatchers, and possibly some early fall migrants. The walk will culminate on the Elm Brook Boardwalk where we will watch for migrating Common Nighthawks. Insect repellent is recommended. In case [...]

Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

We will walk about three miles on easy, leveled dirt paths while searching for migrant and late breeding songbirds. We will also look for late blooming wildflowers such as closed gentian with its unique deep blue-purple flowers. Rain cancels walk.

We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields and forests mostly on a gravel road looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.

We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.

The Bolton Flats walk has been cancelled.  We apologize for the very late notice about this change.