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List of Field Trips / Events
Autumnal Equinox Walk/ Plum Island Clean-up
Celebrate the beginnimg of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than September 19.
Find out more »Cuttyhunk Island
We will explore the nooks and crannies of this small island hideaway in hopes of finding some avian gems who have taken refuge on their journey south. We have the opportunity to spend a day birding on Cuttyhunk Island specifically looking for fall migrants. We will take an early morning boat over fron New Bedford, and return late in the afternoon. There is a fee for the boat. All birding will be done by foot so wear your best walking…
Find out more »Extreme Pelagic trip aboard the Helen H.
From Hyannis to the Hydrographer area with expert leaders. Birds expected: White faced-storm petrel, several species of Shearwaters, jaegers, gannets, gulls, terns, and several species of marine mammals. We also hope to see skuas, Bridled Tern, and other rarities. Anything is possible. Limit: 50 Participants. Cost: BBC members: $310.00, non-members: $335.00. To reserve a space, request a waiver form and obtain further information please email Pelagics@brooklinebirdclub.org.
Find out more »Pelagic: Hyannis to Hydrographer, Veach, and Atlantis Canyon area
Hyannis to Hydrographer, Veach, and Atlantis Canyon area for WHITE-FACED STORM PETRELS, other petrels, several species of shearwaters, jaegers, possible skua, terns and other seabirds and mammals. We have master birders Jeremiah Trimble, Nicholas Bonomo and two others leading these trips. Our boat, from Hyannis is the Helen H. It is a very comfortable, fast, 100-foot fishing boat with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic captain and crew. We use gallons of chum to attract the birds. There are 36 bunks aboard…
Find out more »Dunback Meadow
We’ll be looking for migrating songbirds such as Connecticut Warbler, Philadelphia Vireo, and Lincoln’s Sparrow.
Find out more »Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful mix of habitats in a relatively small area. There is the possibility to see a large variety of birds here. We will slowly make our way across the central dike looking for waterbirds such as ducks, rails and, herons, then work our way around the edge of the pools to look for birds of the surrounding forest, including migrating warblers. The Concord River and farm fields behind it can also offer some surprises. Fall migration…
Find out more »Bolton Flats
This walk will focus on fall migrant landbirds such as warblers and sparrows and any other kind of bird that we may turn up. The path is one or two miles long and is usually dry and grassy, but there may be a few large puddles to negotiate necessitating waterproof boots. Beginners are welcome. Rain cancels walk.
Find out more »Plum Island
We will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.
Find out more »Foss Farm, Carlisle
We’ll look for fall migrants such as sparrows and raptors in the community gardens and farm fields, including the old piggery, and also explore the wooded wetlands alongside the Concord River. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation.
Find out more »Pack Monadnock Raptor Release Day
Join us for the special send-off of a rehabilitated migratory bird of prey! This annual event is timed to coincide with the peak of the Broad-winged Hawk migration, so bring your binoculars and hope to witness a spectacle.
Find out more »Plum Island
We will be looking for migrating songbirds. We may visit Sandy Point as well, so be prepared to walk on sand.
Find out more »September 24, 2019 – Swallow Spectacle Paddle – Tuesday – 4:30 PM
Leader David Zomick Swallow Spectacle Paddle Tuesday Eve September 24th 4:30 PM Pilgrim Road boat launch We will paddle leisurely in Lord Cove & around Goose & Calves Islands & be in place by dusk for the breathtaking tree swallow display. Must have: PFD;boat light/ headlamp/flashlight . Optional: food, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera etc. bathroom access is extremely limited. Be prepared to return in darkness. Rain cancels. Directions : Use 2 Pilgrim Landing Rd., Old Lyme, use 2 Pilgrim road as…
Find out more »Danehy Park, Cambridge
Join us for some weekday urban birding at Cambridge’s Danehy Park. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Find out more »September 25, 2019 – Glastonbury Great Pond – Wednesday – 8 am
Trip Leader: Annette Pasek Woodland, water and shrub habitats may produce common CT birds as well as migratory species. 451 Great Pond Rd off Route 17 Contact Annette for more information at 860-490-8357 or apasek@cox.net
Find out more »Motus: A Revolution in Migration Research
Learn about an amazing new research network that is revolutionizing the study of animal migration by tracking the movements of small birds, bats, and even dragonflies who have been fitted with tiny radio transmitters.
Find out more »Fruitlands Museum, Harvard. Morning.
Co-sponsored by Boxborough Birders and Brookline Bird Club. We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.
Find out more »Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.
Find out more »September 28, 2019 -Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk 1 – Saturday – 8am
Trip Leader: Jon Ward The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. This premier northern Connecticut birding site tends to be very wet. Wear boots. Meet at Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, South Windsor Contact Jon for more information at 860-416-3958 or jward88787@aol.com
Find out more »September 28, 2019 – Smith Richardson Preserve – Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leader – Patrick Comins Visit the Connecticut Audubon Society Smith Richardson Preserve with its spectacular fall stopover habitat for land birds. Meet at the corner of Sasco Creek Rd and Hedley Farms Rd in Westport. For more information, contact Patrick at 203-259-0416 X107 or pcomins@ctaudubon.org
Find out more »Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations
We will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at Nahanton Park and another location to be determined nearer the date of the trip.
Find out more »Bolton Flats WMA & Vicinity
Meet at the parking lot on Route 117 in Lancaster (1⁄4 mile west of the junction of Routes 117 and 110) at 7:00 a.m. Please wear waterproof knee boots.
Find out more »September 29, 2019 – Stellwagen Bank Pelagic, MA – Sunday – 7:15 am
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Sail a one-day, six-hour trip in the rich waters of Stellwagen Bank, located between Gloucester and Cape Cod. Meet at the dock in Gloucester Pre‑register with Tom. Check out the details at trips33.blogspot.com or contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben 99@gmail.com
Find out more »Waltham Street Fields and Beyond
Let’s find some sparrows at the fields, then - who knows?
Find out more »Danehy Park, Cambridge
Join us for some weekday urban birding at Cambridge’s Danehy Park. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Find out more »Wednesday Guided Bird Walks
The Stanton Bird Club is pleased to offer Guided Bird Walks in the Lewiston / Auburn area. All walks are free and open to everyone, beginning naturalist to advanced birder. Walks are led by Stan and Joan DeOrsey, who identify and comment on birds seen and heard.
Find out more »Outer Cape Cod
All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
Find out more »Fresh Pond, Cambridge
A two mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
Find out more »October 5, 2019 – Glastonbury Meadows – Saturday – 7:15 am
Trip Leaders: Bill Asteriades & Andrew Dasinger A morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County. Contact Bill or Andrew for reservations and directions: Bill at bill.asteriades@gmail.com or Andrew at amdasinger@gmail.com
Find out more »Middlesex Fells, Lawrence Woods, Medford
There are still some fall migrants passing through, and it's a great time of year for a hike in the Fells. Join us as we explore the Lawrence Woods section of the Middlesex Fells in Medford, looking for migrating warblers, woodpeckers and raptors.
Find out more »October 5, 2019 – Gulf of Maine Pelagic, ME -Saturday 1 pm – (2 days)
Trip Leader: Tom Robben Search for Skuas on a 100-mile ferry ride across the Gulf of Maine from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth. Stay at a hotel in Canada and bird on return trip. Pre-register with Tom. Passport required. Two day trip. Details at trips33.blogspot.com Contact Tom at 860-922-1098 or robben99@gmail.com
Find out more »Gooseberry Neck, Westport
First early part of split trip with Allen’s Pond to look for migrants.
Find out more »Delaney WMA
We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for migrants and resident birds. Contact leader the night before if rain is predicted.
Find out more »Assabet River NWR
Walk the trails of this varied refuge. Be prepared to walk.
Find out more »Exploring Lexington’s Agricultural Fields
The farm fields on Waltham Street in Lexington have yielded some interesting fall migrants in past years. Join us as we search for migrating sparrows, raptors, and maybe even that elusive Dickcissel. If the fields are slow, we'll cross the street to Dunback and try our luck there.
Find out more »Allens Pond, Dartmouth
Can be combined with Gooseberry Neck. We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen’s Neck Trails of Allen’s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of migrant passerines in the thickets and ocean and marsh birds.
Find out more »Plum Island in Fall
Plum Island (Parker River NWR) is one of the top birding spots on the entire East Coast for a reason! We’ll cover the first part by car, stopping at the Salt Pannes and other overlooks to check out the marshes and waterways. Then we will probably spend a good amount of time near the observation tower and water areas there before walking the Hellcat trails for forest/marsh birds. If time permits, we can check out the Pines trial as well, which is…
Find out more »October 8, 2019 – Connecticut Bird Atlas
Speaker: Chris Elphick Connecticut Bird Atlas: halfway done, but a long way to go… Fall of 2019 marks the mid-way point for the Connecticut Bird Atlas. Chris will summarize what has been learned during the first full year of field work and will lay out what still needs to completed. Chris, an Associate Professor at UConn’s Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, is a leader on the Bird Atlas Team. St James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, W Hartford Social…
Find out more »Danehy Park, Cambridge
Join us for some weekday urban birding at Cambridge’s Danehy Park. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Find out more »Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
We will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome.
Find out more »Cisco
Looking for fall migrants.
Find out more »October 12, 2019 – Greenstone Hollow- Saturday – 8 am
Trip Leaders: Chris and Diane Fisher Enjoy the fall colors and look for fall migrants in the many habitats found at this beautiful and compact nature preserve. Ridge Blvd, E Granby – meet at Main entrance at the end of the guard rail For more information, contact Chris at 860-658-2903 or chrisf001@aol.com
Find out more »“Big Sit” Migration Watch at Pack Monadnock
Join fellow birders and hawk watchers for the annual “Big Sit” event – a tally of all bird species as viewed from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Come for an hour or stay the whole day, and lend your eyes to the skies!
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
Join us for a later morning walk exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond Conservation Area. The walk will focus on the main pond, accompanying lagoons and marsh areas in search of migrating fall warblers and sparrows
Find out more »October 13, 2019 – Big Sit at Station 43 – Sunday – all day
Trip Leader – Brian Kleinman A day of fun at Station 43 where we count all species we see and hear from a 17-foot circle located at the HAS platform on the southwest end of the marsh. Meet at corner of Newberry Rd and Main St, S Windsor. For more information, contact Brian at 860-655-7464 or snaketat@cox.net
Find out more »Fruitlands Overlook
We will be setting up to look for migrating hawks at the overlook on Prospect Hill Road, Harvard - bring your spotting scope if you have one.
Find out more »Horn Pond, Woburn
Join us this evening as we take a walk exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond Conservation Area. The walk will focus on the main pond, accompanying lagoons and marsh areas in search of migrating sparrows and if we are truly lucky, a surprise Dickcissel.
Find out more »October 15, 2019 – Winter Birding in Connecticut
Speaker: Frank Gallo Winter Birding in Connecticut – Join Frank Gallo, author of the new book, Birding in Connecticut, for a virtual journey to a variety of Connecticut’s best winter birding locales, from hot spots to lesser-known gems. Frank is a leading expert on finding birds in Connecticut and has led birding expeditions all over the world. He will have copies of his book for sale and will sign them after the talk. McAuley Residence Auditorium, 275 Steele Rd, W…
Find out more »Danehy Park, Cambridge
Join us for some weekday urban birding at Cambridge's Danehy Park. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
Find out more »Wednesday Guided Bird Walks
The Stanton Bird Club is pleased to offer Guided Bird Walks in the Lewiston / Auburn area. All walks are free and open to everyone, beginning naturalist to advanced birder. Walks are led by Stan and Joan DeOrsey, who identify and comment on birds seen and heard.
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