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Saturday, June 21
Western Mass Leader's Choice. All Day.
With Mount Greylock closed to the public for the next year, Glenn will
choose a destination to bird. There are several locations from the western
side of Quabbin to the Berkshires. Call Glenn before June 19 for meeting place
and time. Depending on the destination, Glenn may not be home the night of
June 20th. Combine the trip with the leader's October Mountain trip on June 22
for a truly western Massachusetts experience.
Glenn d'Entremont 781-344-5857
gdentremont@juno.com
Summer Solstice Saunter. All Day.
Contact leader for details. Please call or e-mail no later than 7:00 p.m.
on Friday, June 22.
Laura de la Flor 978-741-0897
anhinga@verizon.net
Sunday, June 22
October Mountain. Morning.
This trip may spill over to early afternoon. Co-sponsored with the South
Shore Bird Club. Meeting Place: intersection of Roaring Brook Road and Lenox
Street in Lee. 6:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont 781-344-5857
gdentremont@juno.com
and David St. James 413-442-9876
Monday, June 23
Plum Island Evening.
Meeting Place: Newburyport Train Station, off Parker Street in
Newburyport. 4:30 p.m. Meet at the southern parking lot (not southern end of
parking lot) on the west side of the tracks. Second meeting place: Parking lot
#1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island. 5:30 p.m. Call leader
2 or 3 days in advance if taking the train.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
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Saturday, July 5
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard. Morning.
We will be looking for local residents, including Indigo Bunting, Baltimore
Oriole, Wood Thrush, Veery, Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Rose-breasted
Grosbeak, Wild Turkey, and assorted warblers. Expect to walk about 2 miles on
trails through meadow and woods with some steep sections. Meeting Place: Top
parking lot at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. For
directions visit
http://www.fruitlands.org/directions.php. 6:30 a.m.
Pat White 978-456-8127
porchbird@charter.net
Monday, July 7
Plum Island. Evening.
We will be looking for early-migrating shorebirds, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed and
Seaside Sparrows, and the flocks of herons flying in to roost. Meeting Place:
Parking lot #1 on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 5:30 p.m.
Tom Young 603-424-4512
rustysnaketail@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 12
Quabbin Reservoir, Gate 10. Morning.
Join Glenn on a 4-to-5-mile walk through a very birdy area with species
ranging from Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-headed Vireo,
Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, and lots of stuff
in between, maybe even a moose or a bobcat! Trip is weather-dependent and
MAY BE MOVED to July 13. Contact leader for date and meeting place. Glenn
d'Entremont 781-344-5857
gdentremont@juno.com
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Sunday, July 13
Dawn Heron Census, East Boston. Morning.
Meeting Place: Sireen Reinstein Memorial Boardwalk at the southeast corner of
Belle Isle Park. Parking available on Bennington Street, across from Suffolk
Downs MBTA station. 4:50 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh 781-863-2392
szendeh@rcn.com
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord. Morning.
Beginners welcome. Meeting Place: Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road, Concord.
7:00 a.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-929-8772
ida8@verizon.net
Boston Harbor Islands. Morning.
Join us in our search for birds, wildflowers, and the American Oystercatcher!
We will bird for several hours at a leisurely pace, on fairly level ground,
with some beach and sea wall walking. Routes can be modified to accommodate
participants' needs, but be prepared to clamber on and off a boat moored at a
dock. Contact the leader for exact schedule, times, and details by Friday,
July 11.
Polly Stevens 617-623-0953
Friday, July 18
Dunback Meadow, Lexington. Morning.
This is a chance to view the end-of-season breeding birds at Dunback. Meeting
Place: Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadow, Lexington. There is parking
along Allen Street. 7:00 a.m.
Bobbie Hodson 781-861-9421
hodsonkorn@rcn.com
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Monday, July 21
Plum Island. Evening.
Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 5:30
p.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-929-8772
ida8@verizon.net
Sunday, July 27
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord.
We will focus our attention on shorebirds that may be found when the water
level in the impoundments has been lowered. We will also look for marsh birds.
Meeting place: Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road, Concord. 7:30 a.m.
Jonathan Center 978-256-4489
jbcenter@comcast.net
Plum Island. Evening.
We will carpool to areas on Plum Island where we will take short walks in
search of migrant shorebirds. This trip will continue until sunset at 8:00
P.M. Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
3:45 p.m.
Rick Heil 978-532-3259
rsheil@comcast.net
Saturday, August 2
Birds and Nature Journaling in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Absorb the beauty of the cemetery without all those distracting warblers! The
leaders (who consider themselves novice artists) welcome birders and artists
of all levels. They will cover little ground, birding mostly by ear. The focus
of the outing is to sharpen observation skills and practice field sketching.
Subjects may include but will not be limited to birds. Bring your own drawing
supplies, paper, and a stool or mat to sit on, if desired. This trip is
weather dependent, with no rain date scheduled. Meeting Place: Main entrance
to cemetery. 8:00 a.m.
Jane Lothian
ptarmigan3@hotmail.com and
Pam Perry 617-924-4318
perrypd@bc.edu
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Sunday, August 3
Pelagic Birding on the Seven Seas Whale Watch, Gloucester. Morning.
We often see lots of birds, but even if pelagic birds are scarce, you will see
whales, cool off, and enjoy a comfortable cruise. Call 1-888-283-1776 for your
own reservations and a possible change in time. Be at the dock at 7:45 a.m.
for boarding at 8:00 a.m. We will return around 12:30 p.m. Cost is $39.00 if
you state that you are with the Brookline Bird Club. Beginners welcome.
Meeting Place: Seven Seas Whale Watch, next to the Gloucester House Restaurant
in Gloucester. Take Route 128 north to Gloucester. At the first rotary in
Gloucester, take first right onto Route 127 (Washington Street). This is Exit
11. Go .8 mile to Joan of Arc Statue (woman on a horse). Bear right at statue.
Take first left onto Angel Street. At stop sign, go straight across the
intersection toward the harbor. Turn left onto Route 127 (Rogers Street.).
Seven Seas Whale Watch is on the right after a short distance. 7:45 a.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-944-5135
ida8@verizon.net
Monday, August 4
Point of Pines, Revere. Evening.
You may bring a lawn chair for this one-site trip. Meeting Place: Carey
Circle. 5:30 p.m. Latecomers may join us at the beach opposite Wadsworth
Avenue.
Peter & Fay Vale 781-245-5371
peterfay@comcast.net
Saturday, August 9
Dunback Meadow, Lexington. Morning.
There is a possibility of many hummingbirds at Dunback at this time of year.
Meeting Place: Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadow, Lexington. There is
parking along Allen Street. 7:00 a.m.
Bobbie Hodson 781-861-9421
hodsonkorn@rcn.com
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Sunday, August 10
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
Beginners welcome. Meeting Place: Newburyport Commuter Rail Station off Parker
Street in Newburyport. Park at the southern parking lot on the west side of
the tracks. The station is near the Route 1 traffic circle and parking is free
on the weekends. Public Transportation: Take the train to Newburyport and meet
the group in the parking lot. Call the leader 2 or 3 days in advance if taking
the train. 7:30 a.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-929-8772
ida8@verizon.net
Monday, August 11
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
Meeting Place: Parking lot on the south side of the Donald Wilkinson Bridge
(aka: Plum Island Bridge) off the Plum Island Turnpike. 7:30 a.m.
Donald Wilkinson 781-593-4936
singingbirder@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 16
Plum Island. Evening.
Bring a picnic supper. Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 on Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge. 4:30 p.m.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
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Sunday, August 17
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord.
We will focus our attention on shorebirds that may be found when the water
level in the impoundments has been lowered. We will also look for marsh birds.
Meeting place: Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road, Concord. 7:30 a.m.
Jonathan Center 978-256-4489
jbcenter@comcast.net
Tuesday, August 19
Heron & Egret Flight Watch, Gloucester. Evening.
As herons and egrets make their daily way to nighttime roosts, we can watch
from the vantage point of a riverfront home that they pass. An evening low
tide (7.51 p.m.) after the nesting season makes this an ideal time to see and
compare herons and egrets of different ages and to watch their various feeding
behaviors as they make their way “home” to Kettle Island. Bring your chair and
insect repellent, along with your picnic dinner and beverage. The hosts will
have some blankets on the lawn and will provide Dick's famous fish chowder and
fresh fruit for dessert. Meeting Place: 31 Woodward Ave., Gloucester. Take
Route 128 to Exit 13, Route 133 East and go about 2 miles. Look for the Little
River store and intersection of Magnolia Ave. on the right. Woodward Ave. is
directly opposite these on the left. It is a very narrow road, so drive
slowly. 6:00 p.m.
Dick and Donna Marchant 978-283-5795
rmarchant31@verizon.net
Wednesday, August 20
Point of Pines, Revere. Evening.
You may bring a lawn chair for this one-site trip. Meeting Place: Carey
Circle. 5:30 p.m. Latecomers may join us at the beach opposite Wadsworth
Avenue.
Peter & Fay Vale 781-245-5371
peterfay@comcast.net
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Sunday, August 24
Dawn Heron Census, East Boston. Morning.
Meeting Place: Sireen Reinstein Memorial Boardwalk at the southeast corner of
Belle Isle Park. Parking available on Bennington Street, across from Suffolk
Downs MBTA station. 5:35 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh 781-863-2392
szendeh@rcn.com
Birding Along the Charles River, Watertown. Evening.
Join us as we search for Spotted Sandpiper, Black-crowned Night Heron, and
other species on an easy walk along the Charles. Beginners welcome. Meeting
Place: Entryway to DCR trail (marked by granite posts with a heron on them),
just off of the Watertown Square bus yard. 4:30 p.m.
Charmaine and Jason Clevenger 617-744-5045
charmaineclyde@hotmail.com
Saturday, August 30
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield. Morning.
Meeting Place: sanctuary parking area at the end of Winslow Cemetery Road.
8:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont 781-344-5857
gdentremont@juno.com
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Sunday, August 31
Plum Island. Morning.
Meeting Place: Parking Lot #1 on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 7:30
a.m.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
Monday, September 1
Plum Island. Late Afternoon to Evening.
Bring a picnic supper. Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 at Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge. 4:30 p.m.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
Sunday, September 7
Dawn Heron Census, East Boston. Morning.
Meeting Place: Sireen Reinstein Memorial Boardwalk at the southeast corner of
Belle Isle Park. Parking available on Bennington Street, across from Suffolk
Downs MBTA station. 5:45 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh 781-863-2392
szendeh@rcn.com
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Pelagic Birding on the Newburyport Whale Watch, Newburyport. Morning.
We often see lots of birds, but even if pelagic birds are scarce, you will see
whales, cool off and enjoy a comfortable cruise. Call for your own
reservations 978-499-0832 or 800-848-1111. Cost is $37.00 adults if you state
that you are with the Brookline Bird Club. Be at the dock by 10:15 a.m. for
boarding at 10:30 a.m. We will return around 3:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Free
parking available. Meeting Place: Hilton's Fishing Dock, 54 Merrimac Street,
Newburyport. 10:15 a.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-944-5135
ida8@verizon.net
Friday, September 12
Cape Cod Blitz Day 1: Chatham-South Beach-Eastham. All Day.
The weekend after Labor Day is a bit more tourist-free and the birds are
moving, so join us for a three-day tour of prime birding on the outer Cape. On
the first day, we will look for both shorebird and passerine migrants on
Morris Island, Chatham before heading out to South Beach (weather permitting).
We will end the day at Eastham. Participation is somewhat limited. Preference
will be given to those who consider all three trips. Contact leader for
details.
Robert Stymeist
rstymeist@juno.com
Saturday, September
13
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard. Morning.
We will walk 2-3 miles on easy woodland paths as we search for migrant
songbirds such as warblers, vireos, and thrushes. Meeting Place: Parking lot
near refuge gate at the end of Still River Depot Road, off Route 110 in
Harvard. 7:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center 978-256-4489
jbcenter@comcast.net
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Dunback Meadow, Lexington. Morning.
This trip will mark the beginning of migrants traveling back through Dunback
Meadow. Meeting Place: Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadow, Lexington.
There is parking along Allen Street. 8:00 a.m.
Bobbie Hodson 781-861-9421
hodsonkorn@rcn.com
Cape Cod Blitz Day 2: Wellfleet. All Day.
Join us for an all-day trip just within the town of Wellfleet. This can be
prime time for migrants; we've recorded nearly 100 species on past trips.
Expect a reasonable amount of walking. Come for just the day or consider doing
the entire outer Cape blitz starting on the 12th. Contact leader for details.
Robert Stymeist
rstymeist@juno.com
Sunday, September 14
Cape Cod Blitz Day 3: Truro-Provincetown. All Day.
This trip will start at Race Point and the Provincelands and continue into
Truro. Expect a fair amount of walking. Join us just for the day or consider
doing the entire outer Cape blitz starting on the 12th. Contact leader for
details.
Robert Stymeist
rstymeist@juno.com
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 8:00
a.m.
Steve Moore 508-393-9251
barb620@theworld.com
Hawk watching at Goat's Peak, Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke. All Day.
We will hawk watch for the first half of the day and look for Connecticut
Warblers and late season butterflies at the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary during
the other half of the day. Currently the Route 5 entrance is open. Due to the
poor road conditions at the reservation, we might have to park cars near the
old park headquarters and WALK about 1/2 mile up to Goat's Peak. Rumor has it
that they intend to keep the road closed. Meeting Place: Goat's Peak parking
lot in Mt. Tom State Reservation. 9:00 a.m.
Thomas Gagnon 413-584-6353
Tombwhawk@aol.com
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Saturday,
September 20
Autumnal Equinox Walk. All Day.
Contact leader for details. Please call or e-mail no later than 7:00 p.m. on
Friday, September 19.
Laura de la Flor 978-741-0897
anhinga@verizon.net
Sunday, September 21
Dawn Heron Census, East Boston. Morning.
Meeting Place: Sireen Reinstein Memorial Boardwalk at the southeast corner of
Belle Isle Park. Parking available on Bennington Street, across from Suffolk
Downs MBTA station. 6:00 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh 781-863-2392
szendeh@rcn.com
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
Meeting Place: Newburyport Train Station off Parker Street in Newburyport.
Park at the southern parking lot on the west side of the tracks. The station
is near the Route 1 traffic circle and parking is free on the weekends. Public
Transportation: Take the train to Newburyport and meet the group in the
parking lot. Call the leader 2 or 3 days in advance if taking the train. 8:30
a.m.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
Boston. All Day.
Boston has a wealth of great birding spots, and this is prime time to attempt
seeing almost 100 different species, all within the city limits. Contact
leader for meeting time and place.
Robert Stymeist
rstymeist@juno.com
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Saturday, September
27
Plum Island. Morning.
Beginners welcome. Meeting Place: District Courthouse Parking Lot, Route 1
Traffic Circle, Newburyport. 7:00 a.m.
Ida Giriunas 781-944-5135
ida8@verizon.net
Horn Pond Conservation Area, Woburn. Morning.
We will take a 1/2 day walk, exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond
Conservation Area. The first half of the walk will focus on the main pond,
accompanying lagoons and marsh areas in search of migrating fall warblers and
sparrows. The second half will focus on Horn Pond Mountain (~254 ft) in search
of Eastern Bluebird, Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting and Eastern Towhee. The
second half has terrain that may be uneven with muddy areas possible. This
trip is co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club and Woburn Residents
Environmental Network (WREN). Meeting Place: Sturgis Street Entrance to Horn
Pond. 7:30 a.m.
Diana Fruguglietti 781-933-9063
diana@dnptravel.com
and Paul Ippolito
Sunday, September 28
Bolton Flats. Morning.
This walk will focus on the good variety of sparrows often seen here, as well
as other fall migrant landbirds. Be prepared for possibly muddy and wet
conditions. Meeting Place: Main entrance to Bolton Flats off Route 117 (west
of intersection with Route 110 and on the right immediately after
Bolton/Lancaster town line). 8:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center 978-256-4489
jbcenter@comcast.net
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Tuesday, September 30
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury, Stow. Morning.
Join the Friends of Assabet River NWR for a birding and interpretive walk on
the refuge. Be prepared to walk. Meeting Place: Hudson Road entrance in
Sudbury, about 2.7 miles west of Route 27 and just east of the Stow line. 7:30
a.m.
Barbara Volkle 508-393-9251
barb620@theworld.com
Saturday, October 4
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord. Morning.
Meeting Place: Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road, Concord. 8:00 a.m.
Barbara Volkle 508-393-9251
barb620@theworld.com
Dunback Meadow, Lexington. Morning.
We will search for the many sparrows that migrate back through Dunback Meadow.
Meeting Place: Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadow, Lexington. There is
parking along Allen Street. 8:00 a.m.
Bobbie Hodson 781-861-9421
hodsonkorn@rcn.com
Sunday, October 5
Ipswich and vicinity. Morning.
We will be focusing on the abundance of migrating sparrows usually present at
the Ipswich town dump on Town Farm Road. Meeting Place: Ipswich Shopping
center, Routes 133/1A. 7:30 a.m.
Tom Young 603-424-4512
rustysnaketail@yahoo.com
Mount Wachusett, Princeton. Morning.
Wachusett Reservoir and vicinity. Morning.
We will scope the reservoir for fall shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and
raptors, and explore the surrounding area. Contact leader for meeting place.
8:00 a.m.
Jane Zanichkowsky 617- 244-6079
jzanich@verizon.net
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Saturday, October 11
Salem Woods-Highland Park, Salem. Morning.
Join us for a moderate 2-mile hike through Salem's historic woodland. We will
search for late fall migrants and wildflowers in Salem Woods and Thompson's
Meadow. For information on Salem Woods go to
http://www.salemwoods.org. Meeting
Place: Shaw's Plaza parking lot near McDonald's, Route 107, Salem. 7:00 a.m.
Laura de la Flor 978-741-0897
anhinga@verizon.net and
Mark Burns
stormtracker16@verizon.net
Sunday, October 12
Dawn Heron Census, East Boston. Morning.
Meeting Place: Sireen Reinstein Memorial Boardwalk at the southeast corner of
Belle Isle Park. Parking available on Bennington Street, across from Suffolk
Downs MBTA station. 6:20 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh 781-863-2392
szendeh@rcn.com
Sparrow Walk at Cumberland Farms, Middleboro. Morning.
This will be a moderate walk through cornfields and thickets as we attempt a
ten-sparrow morning. Rubber boots are highly recommended. This trip will
continue into the afternoon to Burrage Pond WMA in Halifax. Meeting Place:
Gated entrance to the fields on River Street in Halifax, off Route 105
(Thompson Street) near the Middleboro/Halifax line. Driving northeast from
Thompson Street, the entrance to the fields is the first gate on your right.
7:30 a.m.
Eddie Giles 508-378-3370
emgiles@verizon.net
Sudbury River Valley. Morning.
We will check the fields for fall migrants. Meeting Place: Whole Foods Market
in the Wayland Shopping Center on Route 20. 9:00 a.m.
Glenn Long 508-653-1412
hdtwblg@hotmail.com
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
Meeting Place: Newburyport Train Station off Parker Street in Newburyport.
Park at the southern parking lot on the west side of the tracks. The station
is near the Route 1 traffic circle and parking is free on the weekends. Public
Transportation: Take the train to Newburyport and meet the group in the
parking lot. Call the leader 2 or 3 days in advance if taking the train. 8:30
a.m.
William Drummond 978-975-1167
WCDrummond@aol.com
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Saturday, October 18
Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations. Morning.
We will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at Nahanton Park and
another location to be determined nearer the date of the trip. Meeting Place:
Nahanton Park parking area off Winchester Street, Newton, 1/4 mile north of
the junction with Nahanton Street. 8:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso 617-926-3615
tattler1@verizon.net
Sunday, October 19
Newburyport and vicinity. All Day.
We will search for fall migrants around the areas of Newburyport, Plum Island,
and Salisbury State Reservation. Meeting Place: Parking lot #1 on Parker River
National Wildlife Refuge. 8:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center 978-256-4489
jbcenter@comcast.net
Friday, October 24
Greenwood Park, Stoneham. Morning.
There will be mostly easy walking on flat terrain. Meeting Place: park
entrance on Pond Street, across from the Stone Zoo. 8:00 a.m.
Dana Jewell 781-665-2756
Saturday, October 25
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan. Morning.
We will take an easy walk through varied habitats of this urban oasis,
searching for sparrows, and other possible fall migrants such as Dickcissel
and Blue Grosbeak. Co-sponsored by Boston Nature Center. Meeting Place:
Visitor's Center, 500 Walk Hill Street. 8:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso 617-926-3615
tattler1@verizon.net
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