{Size limited - prereg. required} In late September, the weedy fields attract a wide variety of species. Please wear waterproof knee boots.

Explore this beautiful rural area for early-fall migrants. Waterproof footwear is advised for walking in wet grass.

The diverse habitat of Rauscher Farm and adjacent DCR property includes Clamshell Pond, meadows, a .small marsh, power-line cut, and mature oak and hemlock forests. It is an eBird hotspot, with 142 species recorded to date! Please wear footwear appropriate for hiking over rocks and a couple of wet areas

Bolton Flats and nearby Pine Hill Grasslands always host a wide variety of species. Please wear waterproof knee boots!

Spring migration is at its peak! Don't miss our last early-morning hike on the north side of Lake Chauncy.

Lake Quaboag can be an excellent spot for waterfowl not usually seen inland. Waterproof footwear is advised for walking in wet grass.

Mid-October is a great time to discover uncommon sparrows and warblers in the fields around Lake Chauncy.

Locations include River Road/Thomas Basin, Muddy Pond, the Waushacum Lakes, and several Reservoir gates.

We will look for late migrants and new arrivals. This richly diverse habitat includes old fields, mature woods, and wetland areas.