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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-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
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…
Veracruz River of Raptors: Monitoring the World’s Largest Concentration of Migrating Raptors
ZoomJoin us for a special evening with Kashmir Wolf of ProNatura’s Rio de Rapaces (“River of Raptors”) Project in Veracruz, Mexico. Find out why raptors concentrate by the millions at Veracruz and how it’s connected with other hawkwatching sites, including our very own Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.
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…
Brookline Bird Club 2020 Annual Meeting and Lecture – Preregistration Required
Virtual via Zoom MAThe BBC annual meeting is going virtual! This year’s event will include a BBC business, news, and a bit of bird fun. The evening will culminate with guest speaker, Donald…
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard – Preregistration Required
Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, HarvardWe will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. NOTE: This trip requires all…
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan – Preregistration Required
Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, MattapanExplore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature…
Motus: A Revolution in Migration Research
ZoomJoin us to learn about an amazing new research network that is revolutionizing the study of winged migration by tracking the movements of small birds, bats, and even dragonflies who have been fitted with tiny radio transmitters — including right here in the Monadnock Region.
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…
Mount Auburn Cemetery – Preregistration Required
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, CambridgeEarly November is often a time of year for fall lingerers, winter arrivals and often a surprise or two. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is…
The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield – Preregistration Required
Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel 595 North Ave, WakefieldNOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Spooky Birds
Hancock HancockJoin raptor education specialist Kim Snyder for this positively haunting in-person program on birds with scary reputations. From owls to crows, ravens to vultures, discover what’s true about these birds — and what’s just a spooky story.
Fresh Pond, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Fresh Pond – TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, CambridgeAn easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
CANCELED – November 7, 2020 – DelMarva Peninsula – Saturday 2-3 days
Because all the states are on the no-travel list… this trip has been cancelled. Because Nov 7, 2020 – DelMarva Peninsula – Saturday 2-3 days Delaware, Maryland…
UPDATE! November 10, 2020 – Monthly Meeting: Black Bears in Connecticut
Nov 10, 2020 – Monthly Meeting – Tuesday 7 pm – this meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. Speaker: Paul Colburn Black Bears in Connecticut Paul Colburn, a certified Master…
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportA two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
November 17, 2020 – Wildlife Series – Looking for Owls
St. James’s Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Ave., West HartfordNovember 17, 2020 – Wildlife Series – Tuesday 7:00 – 8 pm Speaker: Gina Nichol Meeting will be held via Zoom due to Covid restrictions and a link will be…
CANCELLED – Great Meadows NWR, Concord – Preregistration Required
Great Meadows – Concord Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordPlease note that this trip has been cancelled.
Leader’s Choice–South of Boston – Preregistration Required
Leader’s Choice – South of BostonThe trip leader will monitor recent sightings and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader after November 24 for details on the meeting time and location. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird…
Dunback Meadow, Lexington – Preregistration Required
Dunback Meadow Dunback Meadow, 30 Allen St, LexingtonWe will look for wintering birds including raptors and may travel to nearby areas in Waltham, Lexington and Belmont depending on recent reports. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to…
CANCELLED – Emerald Necklace Ponds, Boston/Brookline
Olmsted Park – Daisy Field 1 Willow Pond Road, BostonThis trip has been cancelled due to anticipated weather conditions.
UPDATE!: December 8, 2020 – Holiday VIRTUAL Slideshow/Meeting (7-8:30 PM)
UPDATE!: December “Pot Luck” Photograph Show Will Go On! 12/8/2020 7 PM to 8/8:30 PM The December potluck and silent auction, always a favorite activity, is unfortunately canceled this…
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportJoin us for a mid-week hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is…
47th Annual Christmas Bird Count for Hancock, Peterborough, and Surrounding Towns
Hancock, Peterborough and Surrounding Towns NHBegun locally in 1973, the Christmas Bird Count is the world’s oldest and largest biological survey and citizen science endeavor, with thousands of participants worldwide. No need to be an expert!
UPDATED: December 20, 2020 – Christmas Bird Counts – Sunday – All Day
TO ALL HARTFORD AREA BIRDERS: The 2020 Hartford Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held on Sunday, December 20th. Our Count is now scheduled on a Sunday to allow for…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. Cosponsored with the Essex County Ornithological club. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to…
January 1, 2021 – Big January – Starts Friday – runs all month
Jan 1 , 2021 – Big January – Fri through All Month All of Hartford County Give yourself something to look forward to in January! Everyone is encouraged to join…
Hartford County – 2021 Big January of Birding!
January is upon us – time to get birding for real! The Hartford Audubon Society (HAS) is pleased to announce our fifth annual Hartford County Big January of Birding birdwatching challenge. Especially…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Arnold Arboretum, Boston – Preregistration Required
Arnold Arboretum – Main Gate 125 Arborway, BostonStart your 2021 year list off on this easy 90-minute walk from the main gate to the ponds and back. In addition to looking for winter birds we will admire…
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of bad weather, contact the leader the day before…
Charles River, Watertown – Preregistration Required
Watertown Dam on the Charles River Charles River Greenway, WatertownAn easy ~2-mile walk along the Charles River Greenway in Watertown, with a chance to see over-wintering waterfowl on the river. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and…
January 9, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 – Saturday 9 am
Jan 9, 2021 – Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #2 – Saturday 9 am 990 Main St, South Windsor Corner of Newberry Rd and Main St Park in front of…
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, CambridgeA 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. NOTE: This trip requires all…
January 12, 2021 Monthly Meeting – The importance of Inland Wetlands for Birds and Other Wildlife
January Member’s Meeting Program will be this Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00. to be held via ZOOM Please join Jim Arrigoni from the CT Audubon Society for his talk about…
Canceled – January 16, 2021 – Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA – Saturday – 2 days
This trip below has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. See you in January 2021. Jan 16 Cape Ann & Newburyport, MA Sat 2 days Contact Fran at least one…
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportA two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}Register for…
Salisbury to Newburyport – Preregistration Required
Newburyport Courthouse 188 State St, NewburyportWe will start at Salisbury State Park, then bird along the Merrimack River, and end up on the Parker River NWR. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and…
January 19, 2021: Wildlife Series – Following Peregrine Falcon Recovery
January 19, 2021 – It will be held via a virtual ZOOM Meeting. Tuesday 7:00 – 8 pm Speaker: Tom French 30 Years Following Peregrine Falcons to Recovery and Beyond – Tom’s…
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Virtual Winter Meeting – Preregistration Required
Virtual via Zoom MAAUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: From 19th Century Conservation Action to 21st Century Community Science What is the Audubon Christmas Bird Count? How and why did it begin, and how has…
Dunback Meadow, Lexington – Preregistration Required
Dunback Meadow Dunback Meadow, 30 Allen St, LexingtonWe will look for wintering birds, including raptors. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-4 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Newburyport and Vicinity – Preregistration Required
Newburyport – Municipal Parking 50 Ferry Wharf, NewburyportNOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-5 {border-radius:0px;}Register for this Field Trip
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge – Preregistration Required
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, CambridgeA 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. NOTE: This trip requires all…
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds – Preregistration Required
Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of bad weather, contact the leader the day before…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. The leader will contact the participants with the details on the day before the trip. NOTE: This trip requires all participants…
February 6, 2021 – Cape Cod Tour, MA – Saturday – 2 days
Feb 6, 2021 – Cape Cod Tour, MA – Saturday – 2 days Meet and Stay at The Cove, Orleans, Massachusetts Contact Peter for reservations and details This is New…
Scituate to Plymouth – Preregistration Required
A total of 70 species is routine on this trip. We should be able to find a combination of land birds, freshwater ducks, and ocean birds with relatively little driving.…
February 7, 2021 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – Sunday 8 am
Feb 7, 2021 – Hartford County Boat Launch Tour – Sunday 8 am 12 South River St, Enfield Donald Barnes Boat Launch This is a morning tour of eight…
February, 9, 2021 Monthly Meeting – Survival by Degrees
Feb 9, 2021 – Monthly Meeting – Tue 7:30 – 9 pm Social Time at 7pm Speaker: Kenneth Elkins St James’s Episcopal Church,1018 Farmington Ave, WH Survival by Degrees Survival…
Cape Ann – Preregistration Required
Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, GloucesterWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. NOTE: This trip requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. .fusion-button.button-10 {border-radius:0px;}Register…
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