Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
Cambridge - Fresh Pond - TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, United StatesAn easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury.
Newbury - Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance Orchard St, Newbury, MA, United StatesWe will walk the three-mile loop. No restroom facilities.
Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, United StatesA 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 [...]
Evening Walk at Minute Man NHP, Lincoln.
Minute Man NHP - Brooks Village Brooks Village, Concord, MA, United StatesThis area is great for late migrants and nesting species. Our target species will include Alder and Olive-sided Flycatchers, as well as nesting Blue-winged Warbler and Indigo Bunting. This is a one-mile walk on paved paths and boardwalk. Insect repellent is suggested.
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United StatesOur target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Meet at the Clark Middle School parking lot.
Fenway Victory Gardens
Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United StatesPlease join us for a walk around Boston’s beautiful and historic Fenway Victory Gardens in search of late migratory and resident birds. Meet at the flagpole inside the garden (across the street from 11 Park Drive). Parking is limited to Boylston Street or Fenway. The garden’s grass walkways are generally even, and can be muddy [...]
Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds
Millis - Paddock Lane 218 Causeway St, Millis, MA, United StatesTrying 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 [...]
Great Meadows national Wildlife Refuge – Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesRails and Least Bittern are our main targets. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Duck stamps and entrance passes will be accepted.
Plymouth Airport for grassland sparrows – Pre-Registration Required
Plymouth Airport 246 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, United StatesThis is a series of one to one and a half hour trips offered so COVID-related protocols limiting group size will allow people to enjoy the birds of Plymouth airport. With permission from the airport manager, we will be allowed to go inside the second fence line onto the airport, closed to the general public, [...]
CANCELLED – Crane Beach, Ipswich
Ipswich - Crane Beach 331 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
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