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List of Field Trips / Events
October Mountain
Join our annual trip to October Mountain State Forest
Find out more »Dunback Meadow
Join us as we explore Dunback Meadows in search of local breeding birds and some late migrant species. Meet at the Clark Middle School parking lot.
Find out more »Long Lake Park, Littleton
Join the Boxborough birders as we bird Long Lake Park with Dustin Neild, who installed and manages the Bluebird and Tree Swallows trail here. The purpose of this walk is to observe all species we can find at Long Lake Park, which includes open fields, edge, forest, wetland and marsh habitats. We should see TONS of nesting activity from the trail and perhaps monitor 1-2 nestboxes. The walk will also be a preview to a more focused nestbox management walk…
Find out more »Upton State Forest
Please be prepared to walk the forest trails.
Find out more »Upton State Forest
We will hike the trails in search of late migrants and woodland breeders.
Find out more »Greenstone Hollow
Enjoy a morning walk at a Hartford Audubon sanctuary with shrub, swamp, marsh, wet meadow, pond and wooded habitats.
Find out more »Falmouth and Mashpee
We will walk in fields and woods and on the beach as we seek our target birds, the state-listed Grasshopper Sparrow and Piping Plover. Co-sponsored by the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Find out more »NPS Volunteer Bird Monitoring
The National Park Service is seeking skilled birders to join our Volunteer Breeding Bird Monitoring Program. By volunteering, you’ll be turning your birding hobby into part of a long-term scientific research program that helps the National Park Service better understand the health of bird populations and forested ecosystems. The bird data you collect will be integrated with a regional initiative that will increase our understanding of the status of bird populations across Eastern U.S. national parks.
Find out more »Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
We'll look for rails and other marsh birds and hopefully have a few surprises as well.
Find out more »Plymouth Beach and vicinity
Participants should be prepared to walk 5 miles round trip on the beach (Note: The BBC does not drive vehicles on the beach to protect the endangered birds that nest there.) This trip will continue as the Plymouth Airport trip. Target endangered breeding species: Piping Plover, Roseate Tern.
Find out more »Plymouth Airport for grassland sparrows
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, in search of the grassland birds which nest at the airport. Note: This trip can be cancelled at any time, without notice, for homeland security reasons! Target endangered breeding species: Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow.
Find out more »Breeders and Migrants
In late May the breeders have settled into the Middlesex Fells. We’ll look for Great Crested Flycatchers, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Brown Thrashers and a variety of others. This is also the time of year to catch some late migrant species such as flycatchers.
Find out more »McLaughlin Woods Migrants, Boston.
We will search for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes, tanagers and other colorful travelers at this urban migrant trap located in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood. Expeted species include Bay-breasted, Cape May and Chestnut-sided warblers plus rarities seen here such as Gray-cheeked Thrush.
Find out more »124th Annual Meeting
Join us for the 124th Annual Meeting of the Vermont Botanical and Bird Club on Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Pine Valley/Quechee KOA on the Woodstock Road (RT 4) in White River Junction. We look forward to exploring this part of Vermont from bog to pond and from gorge to farm. We will stay in small groups in rustic cabins with full bath; our meals will be served in the Pavilion Building by Maple Street Catering…
Find out more »Minute Man NHP, Concord.
In the evening this area can be full of the sounds of singing Indigo Buntings, flycatchers, grosbeaks and several thrush species often including Veery. Common Nighthawks can sometimes be seen feeding over the boardwalk. Co-sponsored with Minute Man NHP.
Find out more »Barre Falls Dam & Rutland State Park
After birding the upper field, the trip proceeds by car through a portion of the Ware River IBA. Leaders: Dave Grant, Donna Schilling
Find out more »Mount Holyoke to the Quabbin
Join us for a series of short hikes as we search for Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Alder Flycatcher. Time will also be taken to enjoy the flora and fauna along the way.
Find out more »Trails Day Hike – Bird Walk at Greenstone Hollow Preserve
Trails Day Hike – 2019 Bird Walk at Greenstone Hollow Preserve Saturday, June 1, 2019 9:00 am – 11:00 am Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hartford Audubon Society’s Greenstone Hollow Nature Preserve for this year’s Trails Day. The 2-hour, leisurely bird walk will start at 9:00am at the preserve’s entrance. We’ll travel about 1 ½ miles on trails through mixed woodlands and fields, across wetlands and near ponds. We will stop frequently to look at and listen to birds. …
Find out more »Newburyport and Vicinity
We will do a little walking but a lot of birding near our cars in search of migrants.
Find out more »Steele Farm, Boxborough
Join the Boxborough Birders to explore Steele Farm and look for bobolinks, swallows, warblers, and other birds nesting in the fields and surrounding woods.
Find out more »Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds
Trying 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 State Hospital fields for grassland and successional breeding birds. We could also make additional stops in Medfield as time allows.
Find out more »Springside Park, Pittsfield
Will look for resident songbirds and sparrows in a variety of habitats
Find out more »Station 43
The trip focuses on finding wetland birds such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, Least Bittern, Swamp Sparrows, Wood Ducks and more! Wear boots and insect repellant.
Find out more »Peregrine Falcons of Boston
Join us on a BBC breeding bird conservation trip. This is an urban safari in search of the powerful Peregrine Falcons that make their home in the man-made “cliffs” of greater Boston. Contact leader 1 week prior to trip for meeting location. Target endangered breeding species: Peregrine Falcon.
Find out more »Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
This trip is for the marsh sparrows and white-eyed vireo. This is the best spot in Massachusetts to observe both nesting marsh sparrows (Saltmarsh and Seaside) up close and personal. Note: The time is approximate since the leader is completing his breeding bird survey route prior to this trip.
Find out more »Larry Nadeau Memorial Walk
Join the Stanton Bird Club and the Nadeau family for this annual walk. Leaders Jeri and Gary Maurer will showcase the birds and wildflowers that Larry knew and loved so well.
Find out more »Crane Beach Walk, Ipswich
During this 2-mile walk in the sand we will look for nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Bank Swallows, as well as evening songsters such as Whip-poor-wills. Prepare for mosquitos.. Co-sponsored by the Brookline Bird Club.
Find out more »Crane Beach, Ipswich
This two-mile walk in the sand is aimed at nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Bank Swallows as well as evening singers such as Whip-poor-wills. Be prepared for mosquitoes at sunset. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club.
Find out more »Great Meadows NWR, Concord
We will walk easy trails looking for birds and butterflies. Beginners welcome. We’ll move on from there to Nine-Acre Corner with possible extension to Drumlin Farm.
Find out more »Summer Bird Count
Join Hartford Audubon members as we participate in COA’s 22 annual Summer Bird Count. Species and numbers are counted on this 2-day tally within our Christmas Count circle. Bird one day or both and help collect breeding bird data and track species trends for Connecticut.
Find out more »Breeding Birds at Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach (Charles Shannon Beach), a small DCR park at the northern end of the Mystic Lakes in Winchester, attracts a large variety of breeding birds. It is the best local place to see Orchard Orioles. Baltimore Orioles, Eastern Kingbirds, Warbling Vireos, Pine Warblers, and Chipping Sparrows are among the species that nest here every year
Find out more »Long Lake Park, Littleton
Come tour the tree swallow and bluebird nestboxes at Long Lake Park, with Dustin Neild, who installed this trail in 2015. Since that time, the boxes have been highly successful every year and this walk takes place at the peak of nesting activity, so we're sure to see nests, eggs, hatchlings and nestlings at almost every stage of development while also learning about proper nestbox sites, installation, monitoring and management techniques. No dogs, please, as we will be in sensitive…
Find out more »Birds & Breakfast on Mt. Greylock
Meet at the Greylock Visitors Center, bird Rockwell Rd. and the summit, followed by breakfast at Bascom Lodge
Find out more »Crane Pond, Newbury and Neighbors
We will search for breeding marsh birds such as bittern and gallinule on this BBC conservation trip. We will also keep an eye out for interesting forest birds along the way. Waders may be helpful depending on water levels.
Find out more »54th Breeding Bird Census – Wachusett Meadow
54th Annual Breeding Bird Census at Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. Optional: Contact compiler in advance to confirm participation and coordinate your route assignment.
Find out more »Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury
We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 2.5 miles looking for breeding birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler.
Find out more »Picnic at Northwest Park
Join us for a bird walk and the company of our members to kick off the summer! A bird walk will be led at 5:00 when we hope to see orchard orioles, indigo buntings, and bluebirds. Bring a dish of your choice, its serving utensils, and your place setting. The picnic will conclude with a brief meeting.
Find out more »Nighthawk Watch
Help keep track of Keene’s most charismatic endangered bird by joining us for an evening of nighthawk monitoring.
Find out more »Myles Standish Forest, Carver
A serene way to end the day with Prairie Warblers and Hermit Thrushes reluctantly giving way to Whip-poor-wills and, perhaps, Northern Saw-whet Owls. Target endangered breeding species: Whip-poor-will.
Find out more »Mt. Greylock
This will be an exciting trip with the occasional surprise. Mourning Warbler has always been a specialty of this trip. Enjoy the warblers and other neotropical migrants we observed during spring migration. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. This trip will end around 3pm, then reconvene for dinner and an evening trip to Post Farm Marsh, Lenox. Target special concern breeding species: Pied-billed Grebe, Common Gallinule, Blackpoll Warbler, Mourning Warbler.
Find out more »St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston
A great place to find late summer birds.
Find out more »Wachusett Reservoir
Join us on a BBC breeding bird conservation trip. We will search for nesting Common Loons and Bald Eagles. These birds are familiar winter visitors to our state but they are harder to find during the warmer months when the Common Loon is in its finest plumage. If our searches for the endangered species are successful, there may also be time to look for interesting forest-dwelling species. Target endangered breeding species: Common Loon, Bald Eagle.
Find out more »October Mountain
This trip has more diversity than the prior day’s as we begin along the Housatonic River WMA and make our way over October Mountain. Multiple habitats make this trip more diversified than the Greylock trip. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. Target endangered breeding species: American Bittern, Mourning Warbler.
Find out more »Chatham Waters Pelagic – Sunday, June 16, 2019 – 7:15am
Sunday, June 16, 2019 – 7:15am NEW: Chatham Waters Pelagic Leader: Tom Robben Meet at the dock in Harwich Port, MA. Joint trip with NECWA. Sail a one-day eight-hour trip in the rich ocean waters off Chatham, MA, east of Cape Cod. Details will be provided at trips33.blogspot.com. Pre-register with Tom. Contact Tom Robben at robben99@gmail.com if you may be interested in this trip.
Find out more »Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable.
Find out more »7th Annual Hoffmann Hacker’s Golf Tournament
Deduct one stroke for each bird species identified during the game. All proceeds go to the Hoffmann Bird Club.
Find out more »Fruitlands Museum trails, Harvard
Co-sponsored by Boxborough Birders and Brookline Bird Club. 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 meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.
Find out more »Fruitlands Museum, Harvard.
Co-sponsored ith 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 meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.
Find out more »Vermont’s Forest BirdsWorking Woodlands Workshop
The hills are alive with the sound of birds! But what exactly are they telling us? The NPS Northeast Temperate Network has been monitoring bird populations in the park since 2006. Join us for this 2 hour workshop where Ed Sharron, NPS Science Communication Specialist, will share some of the findings revealed by the monitoring and explain how you can get involved in this volunteer run monitoring program. We'll also learn how to identify the songs of some of the…
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