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CANCELLED – Shorebirds, Cape Cod
Leader’s ChoiceCANCELLED – Due the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, this trip has been cancelled.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. The walks are co-sponsored by Halibut Point State Park. NOTE: This trip requires…
Nighthawk Watch at Worcester Airport
Rte. 56 Worcester Airport overlook MA Rte 56, LeicesterOn muggy August evenings, Common Nighthawks can be seen in flight feasting on flying ants.
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord – Preregistration Required
Great Meadows – Concord Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordPLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE We will walk slowly and look for Rails, Shorebirds, wading birds and Common Nighthawks. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited.…
CANCELLED – New England Canyons Pelagic
Hyannis – Helen H 137 Pleasant St, HyannisCANCELLED – Hyannis to Hydrographer Canyon area. We will travel to the continental shelf edge and canyons in search of seabirds. We spend the night offshore, waking to a sunrise…
CANCELLED – Nighthawk Watch at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Oxbow NWR – Still River Depot Rd Still River Depot Rd, HarvardCANCELLED – Due the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, this trip has been cancelled.
Delaney WMA – Preregistration Required
Delany WMA – Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, StowWe will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction.…
CANCELLED – Plum Island – CANCELLED
Parker River – lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MACANCELLED – We will drive down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.
Plum Island – Preregistration Required
Parker River – lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MAShorebirds and swallows. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-4 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Shore Birding around Boston – Preregistration Required
Belle Isle 1399 Bennington Street, BostonStops may include Belle Isle Marsh,The Key, Revere Beach and Winthrop NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-5 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
Nighthawks at Minute Man NHP – Preregistration Required
Minute Man NHP – Brooks Village Brooks Village, ConcordWe will begin with a pleasant one mile walk on graded paths and boardwalks observing locally nesting species like Baltimore Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Indigo Bunting, various flycatchers and possibly some…
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield – Preregistration Required
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, MarshfieldCo-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-8 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Oxbow NWR, Harvard – Preregistration Required
Oxbow NWR – Still River Depot Rd Still River Depot Rd, HarvardWe wil walk about three miles on easy, leveled dirt paths while searching for migrant and late breeding songbirds. We will also look for late blooming wildflowers such as closed…
Wachusett Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 127 Goodnow Rd., PrincetonLook for the earliest fall migrants at Wachusett Meadow
A Hawkwatching Primer
ZoomJoin Harris Center Hawk Watch Coordinator and avid birdwatcher Phil Brown for a virtual primer on viewing the greatest show above the earth — the annual fall hawk migration.
September 8, 2020 Monthly Meeting: Rays of the Sun-A Hummingbird Sampler
Sep 8, 2020 – Monthly Meeting – Tuesday 7:30 pm Social Time at 7pm “Rays of the Sun” – A Hummingbird Sampler Speaker: Chris Wood St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington…
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
Special Event: VINS Raptor Encounter
ZoomIn this virtual encounter with naturalists from the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS), we’ll meet three rehabilitated birds of prey and explore their adaptations for life on the wing. This is a special invitation-only event for current Harris Center supporters.
Plum Island – Preregistration Required
Parker River – lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MABeginners and those with limited mobility welcome. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-11 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Westboro Wildlife Management Area – Preregistration Required
Westborough – Town Beach 60 Lyman Street, WestboroughWe will take an easy to moderate walk through a mixture of habitats including grass fields, cornfields, swamps, forests and thickets, in search of fall migrants. We will start the…
Soar with the Hawks: A Program for Homeschoolers and Remote Learners
Hancock HancockJoin Harris Center raptor education specialist Kim Snyder to learn everything you always wanted to know about New England’s raptors! This in-person, outdoor learning experience is for homeschoolers and remote learners in Grades 2 through 6.
Hawkwatching for Families
ZoomFamilies, get ready to learn about the greatest show above the earth — the annual fall hawk migration! Join Harris Center hawk education specialist Kim Snyder to for an introduction to the basics of hawkwatching, then head outside to experience this incredible natural phenomenon happening right above your home.
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
“Meet a Raptor” Night
ZoomJoin NH Audubon educator Shelby Morelli for an up-close virtual visit with some of NH Audubon’s resident raptors. Look into an owl’s eyes, check out a Red-tailed Hawk’s talons, and learn about the lives of these charismatic birds of prey.
CANCELLED – New England Canyons Pelagic
Hyannis – Helen H 137 Pleasant St, HyannisCANCELLED – Hyannis to Hydrographer Canyon area. We will travel to the continental shelf edge and canyons in search of seabirds. We spend the night offshore, waking to a sunrise…
Autumnal Equinox Walk – Preregistration Required
Leader’s ChoiceCelebrate the beginning of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than September 19. NOTE: This trip requires…
Bolton Flats – Preregistration Required
Bolton Flats 376 7 Bridge Rd, LancasterThis 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…
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. The walks are co-sponsored by Halibut Point State Park. NOTE: This trip requires…
Soar with the Hawks: A Program for Homeschoolers and Remote Learners
Hancock HancockJoin Harris Center raptor education specialist Kim Snyder to learn everything you always wanted to know about New England’s raptors! This in-person, outdoor learning experience is for homeschoolers and remote learners in Grades 2 through 6.
Plum Island – Preregistration Required
Parker River – lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MAWe will be looking for migrating songbirds. We may visit Sandy Point as well, so be prepared to walk on sand. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and…
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard – Preregistration Required
Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, HarvardWe 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. NOTE:…
September 26, 2020 -Glastonbury Meadows – Saturday – 7 am
Sep 26, 2020 – Glastonbury Meadows – Saturday 7 am Contact Bill for reservations and directions A morning walk through one of the best birding locations in Hartford County which…
Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations – Preregistration Required
Nahanton Park 507 Winchester St, NewtonWe will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at Nahanton Park and another location to be determined nearer the date of the trip. NOTE: This trip requires all participants…
September 26, 2020 – Station 43 Beginners Walk #1 – Saturday – 8 am
Sep 26 Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1 Sat 8 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front of stucco house. The…
Bolton Flats WMA & Vicinity
Bolton Flats WMA 342-392 Seven Bridge Road, LancasterThe weedy fields at Bolton Flats and nearby Pine Hill Grasslands always attract a wide variety of species. Please wear waterproof knee boots.
Delaney WMA – Preregistration Required
Delany WMA – Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, StowWe 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. NOTE: This…
Soar with the Hawks: A Program for Homeschoolers and Remote Learners
Hancock HancockJoin Harris Center raptor education specialist Kim Snyder to learn everything you always wanted to know about New England’s raptors! This in-person, outdoor learning experience is for homeschoolers and remote learners in Grades 2 through 6.
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord – Preregistration Required
Great Meadows – Concord Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordNOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-23 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
September 30, 2020 – Lewis Farm Sanctuary – Wednesday, 8:30 am
Sep 30, 2020 – Lewis Farm Sanctuary – Wednesday 8:30 am 1035 Hill St, Suffield Park off road on WEST side only (by sign for Sanctuary) Use caution: poor sight…
Outer Cape Cod – Preregistration Required
Bourne – Commuter Lot, Scusset Beach Rd 7 Meetinghouse Ln, Sagamore BeachAll 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. NOTE:…
Fresh Pond, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Fresh Pond – Trader Joe’s 211 Alewife Brook Pkwy, CambridgeA two mile walk on paved paths around the pond. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-25 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
October 3, 2020 – Smith Richardson Sanctuary – Saturday, 8 am
Oct 3, 2020 – Smith Richardson Sparrowdise – Saturday 8 am Smith Richardson Sanctuary, 39 Sasco Creek Rd, Westport Meet at the corner of Sasco Creek and Hedley Farms Roads…
Gooseberry Neck, Westport – Preregistration Required
Gooseberry Neck parking lot WestportFirst early part of split trip with Allen’s Pond to look for migrants. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-26 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field…
Assabet River NWR – Preregistration Required
Assabet River NWR 675 Hudson Road, SudburyWalk the trails of this varied refuge. Be prepared to walk. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-27 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Allens Pond, Dartmouth – Preregistration Required
Allen’s Pond – Beach lot 1284 Horseneck Rd, WestportCan 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…
Danehy Park, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Danehy Park – Cambridge 99 Sherman Street, CambridgeJoin 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…
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord – Preregistration Required
Great Meadows – Concord Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordWe will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-30…
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