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List of Field Trips / Events
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 »Bear Creek Sanctuary, Saugus
Bear Creek is an upland grassland sanctuary built on the Wheelabrator (formerly RESCO) landfill at the northern end of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear good walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather. This walk is free and open to the public, but also note that this property is accessible by invitation only and visitors need to…
Find out more »Woodcocks at Alewife
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.
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
The all-day conference features nine presentations by leaders in their field. Laurie Goodrich on Broad-winged Hawk migration to Brazil and back Rob Bierregard on Osprey journeys and the new technology used to track them Cheryl Dykstra on urban raptors and their behavioral ecology Chris Martin on dispersal, migration, and overwinter site fidelity of female Peregrines in New Hampshire Eric Masterson on following Broad-winged Hawk migration via bicycle David Oleyar presentation on the latest Raptor Population Index report Chris DeSorbo on…
Find out more »Greenough Land, Carlisle
Visit one of Carlisle’s lesser-known Conservation Lands to look for lingering winter visitors and earlier migrants. We may also check out a vernal pool for herps. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation.
Find out more »Jenks Land, Acton
We will look for just-arriving birds (pine warblers, Eastern phoebes, etc.) and early migrants. Trails may be wet.
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 »Blue Hills
This trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vulture, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and just-arriving Easstern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.
Find out more »Bird & Tree Walk at Great Swamp Management Area
Great Swamp is a 3,349 acre management area and a 4.3 mile loop managed by the D.E.M. It has an array of habitats including swamp, a man-made impoundment, woodland edge, as well as a powerline cut. Late March/April is the premiere time of year to go to Great Swamp, because there is a lot of wildlife, it is not hunting season, and it is too cold for the biting flies that inhabit the swamp during the summer. This is Patrick Felker's…
Find out more »Newburyport and Vicinity
We will do a little walking but a lot of birding close to our cars in search of migrants
Find out more »Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow
We will visit Fowl Meadow in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the Woodcock’s mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. To reach the meadow, we will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.
Find out more »35th Annual “Waterfowl Safari” Along the Connecticut River
The spring bird migration begins in March as waterfowl move north through along the Connecticut River. We’ll carpool to the best birding spots, with a little easy walking as needed, in hopes of seeing the spectacle.
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn – Evening
Struggling to make our early morning walks? Looking for the other types of birdies on the golf course early morning? Having schedule conflicts? Then join us for an early evening walk at the Horn Pond Conservation Area in Woburn. We hope to find a few early Spring migrants and some of the birds that have wintered over
Find out more »Brett Huggett, Bates Professor of Biology
Stanton Bird Club meetings are held from November through May on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm. Visitors are always welcome. The meetings are free and open to all.
Find out more »April Monthly Meeting
Fathers and Sons - A Birding Journey, Manuel Morales PhD and John Manuel Morales
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
We’ll see which ducks are still around, such as Gadwall and Green-winged Teal and look for early spring migrants, such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped Warblers
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
Let’s see what ducks are stilll around such as Gadwall and Green Winged Teal and look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby Crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and Yellow Rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Find out more »Belle Isle Marsh
Get to know Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, an ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern). This site, nestled among 3 municipalities, is an important feeding ground for migratory shorebirds and winter raptors. Discover more about this urban refuge from Reservation supervisor Sean Riley, including which breeding birds can be found here. Belle Isle Marsh and the nearby Rumney Marsh are the only large remaining natural saltmarshes and wildlife habitats near Boston, making them excellent locales for exploring local biodiversity. Co-sponsored by PEM.
Find out more »Monterey Spring Migrants
Search for early Spring migrants in Monterey
Find out more »Boxborough Station, Heron Rookery
We will look for returning herons, osprey, and ducks at the beaver pond/Wildlife Management Area on the edge of Boxborough and Littleton. If there's extra time, we will stop by Rolling Meadows.
Find out more »Dunback Meadow
Early migrants will be our target, particularly Pine and Palm Warblers, but there may also be Phoebes, several sparrows, both kinglets and thrushes
Find out more »South County Spring Migrants
Meet in the parking lot.
Find out more »Youth Birders Walk at Turstom Pond NWR
??The only undeveloped salt pond in the state, 180 acre Trustom Pond often attracts thousands of ducks, geese, and swans during the peak of migration. We will walk the 3 miles of trails in search of waterfowl, and migrating songbirds taking advantage of the 700 acre NWR. This walk is for birders ages 6-18 and their families
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
We’ll see which ducks are still around, such as Gadwall and Green-winged Teal and look for early spring migrants, such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
Let’s look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby Crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and Yellow Rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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 Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
We will walk easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. Take Rt. 62 to Monsen Road in Concord. We’ll move on from there to Nine-Acre Corner with possible extension to Drumlin Farm.
Find out more »SPRING MEETING–NOAH STRYCKER
BIRDING WITHOUT BORDERS: AN EPIC WORLD BIG YEAR In 2015, Noah became the first human to see more than half of the planet’s bird species in a single year. Anything could have happened, and a lot did. He was scourged by blood-sucking leeches, suffered fevers and “Delhi Belly,” skirted war zones, and had the time of his life. Birding on seven continents and carrying only a small backpack, Noah enlisted the enthusiastic support of local birders to tick more than…
Find out more »Westboro Wildlife Management Area
We will hike at an easy pace through easy to moderate trails in search of early spring arrivals in a variety of marsh, field, and woodland habitats. We will check the ponds and marsh for any migrant ducks and swallows. Anyone may hike either or both sections. We will hike the eastern trails until around 10 a.m. then go over to the western trails until around 1 p.m.
Find out more »Beaver Brook North
We'll explore the fields, marshes, and woods of this large reservation in Waltham, Belmont and Lexington looking for migrants and early breeders.
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 »Hawk Watching Workshop and Field Trip, Newburyport
Co-sponsored with the Eastern Mass Hawk Watch. This is a workshop discussing spring hawk migration at Plum Island. Following the workshop (depending on weather conditions), we’ll head over to Plum Island Lot #1, where we will have a chance to put our skills into practice at one of the most significant spring hawk watching sites on the East Coast. There is a $10 fee for the workshop, or you can join the field trip alone at 11:30 (free). Those who…
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn – Evening
Struggling to make our early morning walks? Looking for the other types of birdies on the golf course early morning? Having schedule conflicts? Then join us for an early evening walk at the Horn Pond Conservation Area in Woburn. We hope to find a few early Spring migrants and some of the birds that have wintered over
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 »Brooks Estate, Medford
Join us as we explore for early spring migrants. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club
Find out more »Brooks Estate, Medford
Let’s see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club
Find out more »Fruitlands Museum trails, Harvard
Co-sponsored by Boxborough Birders and Brookline Bird Club. We will be looking for local avian residents and early migrants. 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 »Horn Pond Early Migrants
We should be able to find several species of swallows, plus phoebes, towhees, and maybe a couple species of warbler. Or, let's find a surprise. Come on, beginners, this is the time to get out before it gets too hectic!
Find out more »Greenstone Hollow
Main entrance at the end of the guard rail. Search for residents and the migrants and breeders of early spring in the many habitats of this beautiful and compact preserve.
Find out more »Laurel Marsh
The trail follows sections of the Hockanum River and butts up against the Manchester Landfill at times. Forest, meadow, wetlands and sections of Hop Brook will provide a diversity of bird species.
Find out more »First Warblers at Sandy Beach
It's finally spring, and Sandy Beach is a great place to find those early migrants. Among other possibilities, Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers are almost guaranteed
Find out more »Beginner Bird Banding Course
This seven-day course for birders and wildlife biologists will provide a hands-on introduction to bird banding, including safe operation of mist nets, bird handling, and data scoring skills.
Find out more »Bates Birdwalk I
An early morning bird walk beginning at the front of Hathorn Hall on the Bates College campus, past Mt. David to Riverside Cemetery.
Find out more »Plum Island Birding Excursion
Join Eric Masterson and Meade Cadot for a visit to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island in Massachusetts – one of the best birding locations in all of New England.
Find out more »Charleston and Jamestown, RI
For this full day trip, we will bird local hotspots such as Trustom Pond NWR, Card’s Pond Rd, Beavertail State Park, and other locales based on time and which birds are around; our destinations will be dictated by the bird activity. A scope is recommended if you have one. Bringing a packed lunch is recommended as this trip will run beyond noon and not have a set end time; we’ll keep birding as long as we find birds! Due to parking restrictions…
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