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Evan Dalton: Observations from Manomet Bird Observatory
Scientists at Manomet Bird Observatory in Plymouth, MA have been monitoring the birds that use the East Coast migratory flyway for over 50 years. The data they have collected paints a vibrant picture of the health of North American bird populations and how they respond to the challenges posed by habitat loss and climate change. Please join us as Evan Dalton, biologist and educator at Manomet shares the results of 50 years of data collection and what Manomet has learned…
Find out more »Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA
Take a favorite trip to view seabirds that come south to New England in the winter. Irruptions can also bring unusual birds. Contact Fran at least one week in advance for details.
Find out more »Dunback Meadow
In addition to enjoying our regular winter birds, we'll search for possible unusual visitors such as Redpolls. Meeting place: Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadows in Lexington. There is parking along Allen Street.
Find out more »Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable.
Find out more »Newburyport & vicinity
We will visit Salisbury State Park, the Merrimack River, and Plum Island.
Find out more »Newburyport and Vicinity
Please check with leader before trip.
Find out more »Cape Ann Waterbirds
We will meet at Halibut Point parking lot at 9 AM and continue around Cape Ann to Gloucester. Potential stops: Andrews Point, Old Granite Pier Rockport, Bass Rocks, State Fish Pier in Gloucester, Eastern Point. All day trip, join or leave at your convenience. Bringing lunch is recommended as many shops are closed in the winter. Carpooling and Birding Scopes encouraged.
Find out more »Belle Isle Marsh reservation, Boston
We’ll look for winter waterfowl, raptors and other species.
Find out more »Dunback Meadow, Lexington
We will lok for wintering birds, including raptors.
Find out more »Cape Ann
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cols and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
Find out more »Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA
A 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.
Find out more »Cape Cod Tour
This is New England late winter birding at its finest. We should see Scoters, and Gannets. Most likely stay and meet at The Cove in Orleans. Call Peter for reservations / details.
Find out more »WINTER MEETING–MEMBERS’ NIGHT
Join us for our Winter Meeting – February 2, 2019! This year, we we’re excited to bring back our ever popular Members’ Night! BBC Members will be spotlighting their talents as they tell stories about recent birding trips, showcase their photography, video, or art and share their literary works. If you’re interested in presenting, please contact Neil Hayward. The meeting will be held at the John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Rd., in Bedford, MA. There will be a Social…
Find out more »Breakfast and Winter Birds
Meet at Ozzie's Restaurant, Maple St., Hinsdale at 7:30AM for breakfast. We will then look for wintering birds around Hinsdale and nearby towns. Mostly roadside birding
Find out more »Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
Join us for a midweek hunt for alcids and othe wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. We willmeet for lunch after birding. In case of bad weather, contact the leader the day before the trip.
Find out more »Cape Ann
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Please check with leader before trip.
Find out more »Hartford County Boat Launch Tour
This is a morning tour of eight area boat launches, from Enfield to Rocky Hill. Dress warmly and bring your scope
Find out more »Julie Victoria: Ospreys 2019
Ospreys have been monitored in Connecticut since 1969. This research continues and there are volunteer opportunities to help monitor Osprey nesting success.
Find out more »MASS Waterfowl Prowl
We will visit the ponds, marshes, bays, and backwaters of the Upper and Lower Cape and other areas in our search for 25+ species of ducks, as well as loons, grebes, swans, and geese. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain.
Find out more »Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable.
Find out more »Birds Along the Merrimack River—Newburyport to Salisbury
Eagles & Owls! We will carpool and search primarily for Bald Eagles along the Merrimack River and Snowy and Short-Eared Owls on Plum Island or Salisbury. We will also look for wintering ducks, gulls, and winter finches. Beginners are welcome!
Find out more »Cape Ann
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather.
Find out more »Ipswich and Vicinity
We will search for waterfowl, raptors, and wintering boreal songbirds. Limited walking. Carpooling from the meeting location will be essential. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club.
Find out more »Plum Island
Please check with leader before trip
Find out more »Leverett Pond
Leverett Pond is often home to Wood Ducks, Coot, Mergansers, Ring-necked Ducks and other common pond inhabitants. We will walk around Leverett Pond (~1 mile) and if the trails are clear of snow, we will walk south through the woods to Wards Pond, which is just north of Jamaica Pond. Approximately 3 miles to Wards Pond and back. Meet at the Leverett Pond parking lot on Pond Ave across from the Brook House at Route 9. Use Brookline Village T stop. Birds are…
Find out more »Cape Ann
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
Find out more »Dan Berard – Rhode Island: More Than the Ocean State
With beautiful sandy beaches, over 20 islands, and some of the best seafood around, Rhode Island certainly lives up to the nickname the Ocean State. Large rafts of ducks, migrating shorebirds and coastal migrant traps bring the focus of many birders to the coast as well but, did you know almost 60% of Rhode Island is forest and much of that is protected. In this presentation we’ll discuss some of Rhode Island’s well known birding spots, a few hidden gems…
Find out more »Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 3
The ice should be mostly gone as birds begin to return. The water level may be high on this morning walk. Wear boots.
Find out more »Mass Audubon 27th Annual Birders Meeting
Since 1992, birders from around New England have come together every March to attend Mass Audubon’s annual Birders Meeting. Keynote Dr. Richard Prum, evolutionary biologist and ornithologist will draw from his Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin's Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—And Us, as he demonstrates the realities and fallacies of beauty in birds (and people!), and how beauty may not function the way we might suppose. Additional presenters include authorities on feathers, bird…
Find out more »March Monthly Meeting
Natural History of the Veery in the Berkshires and Beyond, Dan Shustack PhD, Mass College of Liberal Arts
Find out more »Peter Picone: The Inextricable Link Between Songbirds and Plants
Peter will describe the enhancing of bird habitats on state and private land and listeners will come away with ideas for creating and enhancing wildlife habitats in their own surroundings. Videos will demonstrate the cover and seasonal food value of CT’s native plants.
Find out more »Gina Nichol: Lesvos: European Spring Migration Magic
The Greek Island of Lesvos has become known by birders as one of the best locations in Europe to witness spring migration. In late Apriland early May, a continual stream of migrating birds passes over the island as they move from Africa to their breeding grounds in Europe
Find out more »Woodcocks at Nod Brook
See the unique mating display or “sky dance” of the American Woodcock on a relatively short evening trip.
Find out more »Spring Waterfowl Search
Spring is a great time to look for waterfowl on our local lakes wherever there is open water.
Find out more »Western Connecticut Shoreline
Take a morning tour from Sherwood Island to New Haven looking for late wintering birds and early spring migrants
Find out more »Woodcock Walk
We will search the Northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the American Woodcock's mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Meet just outside the Russell Field Alewife exit (not the larger, busier Alewife exits near the buses). Participants may want to bring a flashlight.
Find out more »NorthEast Hawk Watch (NEHW) Hawk Migration Conference
An impressive list of speakers will be published in early January along with complete registration information. You can always visit the NEHW website at www.battaly.com/nehw for the latest information.
Find out more »Sachuest Point, RI
View Harlequin Ducks and seabirds hard to see in CT. Also visit Trustom Pond, Ninigret, and locations showing rarities. Bring lunch.
Find out more »April Monthly Meeting
Fathers and Sons - A Birding Journey, Manuel Morales PhD and John Manuel Morales
Find out more »Monterey Spring Migrants
Search for early Spring migrants in Monterey
Find out more »South County Spring Migrants
Meet in the parking lot.
Find out more »David Spector & Sam Peabody: A Look at Song Bird Interpretation
Transliterations, mnemonics, transcriptions—whatever you call them—this program might help you “cheer up cheerily,” as David and his mystery co-presenter discuss the history of some of the expressions that help us remember bird songs
Find out more »Great Pond, Simsbury
Great Pond is the biggest part of a beautiful state forest and a neat place for a morning walk. Expect a nice assortment of birds, with some about to leave and others arriving.
Find out more »Sam Fried: Continental Drift
Enjoy the tales and bird photos from a 5-month RV trip around North America, from Florida to the Pribilof Islands of Alaska.
Find out more »Warner Farm, Cummington
Search for American Bittern, Waterthrushes, Virginia Rails, Cuckoos & more!
Find out more »Leader’s Choice, Williamstown
Join us as we look for arriving migrants at one or more hotspots in this birdy little town.
Find out more »Annual Meeting and Banquet
Join club members for a brief meeting to elect officers followed by: Capturing the Elusive Spirit of Birds - A Cinematographer's Perspective presentation by Ann Johnson Prum, Executive Producer & Cinematographer
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