MassBird.org
Sightings, links, etc for Mass.
Google Books :
Search Google Books to find old books on birds (or anything else) that are in the public domain. When you get to Google Books, choose the "full view" option.
If you have a Google account or a Gmail account (both are free) you can save the books you find to your own "bookshelf."
Here's an example of a bookshelf I saved containing Edward Howe Forbush books.
eBird
A fun and easy way to keep track of your sightings. There's an app for that too!

Free bird and nature games for kids at Waterford Press site. Nice products, too.

Tides & Weather
   - Tides-Buzzards Bay
   - Yahoo Weather
   - National Weather Service
   - Accuweather

Maps
   - Topozone
   - Yahoo Maps
   - Mapquest
   - Google Maps

Places to try:
(check their calendars for birding walks, etc.)
    - Lloyd Center
   - Mass. State Parks
   - Mass Audubon Society
   - Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
   - Mattapoisett Land Trust
   -Nasketucket Bird Club
   -Trustees of Reservations

Miscellaneous
   - MassWildlife
   - Coalition for Buzzards Bay

Links to Member Pages

   -Bill Gil's Blisscapes Landscape
    -Gina Purtell (Allen's Pond site)
   -Carolyn's Birdblog

Bald Eagle nest cam in Western Mass.

Bald Eagle nest cam in Virginia

Paskamansett Bird Club, based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, was established in 1963 for the purpose of bringing people together who have the utmost fascination and appreciation for nature's crown jewels, birds.
Members are always willing to share their knowledge to help beginning birders enjoy their newly found hobby. We have many bird walks that take us to some of the most beautiful areas in Southern New England.
We conduct monthly meetings with distinguished guest speakers who give a wealth of information on birding and other nature related subjects, often accompanied by wonderful slide presentations. The enthusiasm and participation of our club members result in many lifelong friendships.

Paskamansett Bird Club is fifty years old!!! Read the article in the Fall River Herald News.

Map to the Meeting House

Programs and meetings

Unless otherwise noted, evening meetings convene promptly at 7:30 PM at theCommunity Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Road, South Dartmouth, MA.

  • Results of 2011 New Bedford Circle Christmas Bird Count (pdf)

  • January 11, 2012 -- Mass Audubon's John Galluzzo will show slides from his daily half-hour walks in South Shore locations, and discuss the evolution of his recent book based on these walks.
  • February 8, 2012 -- Charlie McPherson will present a slideshow of bird photography and discuss the tools, techniques and locations behind them, including answers to members. questions.
  • Mar 14, 2012 -- Members' Night: Start to think now about what you might want to share with the rest of us!

The complete list of meetings and field trips is here.

Field Trips 2011-12 Beginners and newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend our walks. The people who lead our walks are seasoned veterans and are happy to share their knowledge to aid you in identifying the birds that inhabit our local wilds. All people wishing to attend our walks should pre-register with the leader at least a couple of days prior to the walk for meeting place and other instructions All walks are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Pre- registrants will be notified if a walk is canceled.

  • Saturday, January 7, 2012
    Observing Bird Behavior
    Leader: Richard Couse: 1-508-567-1892
    Come join Rich on the first Saturday of every month on a local slow paced walk to take the time to learn more about bird behavior & identification. Call Rich for time and meeting place.
  • Sunday, January 8, 2012
    The Eagle Has Landed
    Leader: Bill Gil 1-508-636-6535 Call Bill for time & place to see our national symbol.
  • Saturday, January 14, 2012
    Cape Ann and Vicinity
    Leaders: Lauren Miller-Donnelly & Bill Gil: 1-508-636-6535
    Join Lauren and Bill as they search for Seabirds and coastal duck species. Call Bill for time & meeting place
  • Saturday, January 21, 2012
    Harlequin Ducks
    Leader: John Macedo 1-508-993-3292 Accompany John to Sachuestt Point for this winter treat. Call for time & meeting place.
  • Saturday, February 4, 2012
    Observing Bird Behavior
    Leader: Richard Couse: 1-508-567-1892
    Come join Rich on the first Saturday of every month on a local slow paced walk to take the time to learn more about bird behavior & identification. Call Rich for time and meeting place.
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012
    Winter Rare Bird Search
    Leader: Bill Gil: 1-508-636-6535 Join Bill as we search for rare winter birds. Call for meeting time and place.
  • Saturday, February 25, 2012
    Taunton River and Other Local Waterways
    Leader: Lynn Abbey 1-508-672-8866
    Join Lynn for a look at the birds on remaining open water. Meet at 8:30 at Mobil/Dunkin Donuts on Rt. 79 North, Exit 9 Off Rt. 24 (Assonet/Freetown exit). Co-sponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

The complete list of meetings and field trips is here.

How to Join
Membership dues are $10.00 per person; $15.00 per family, per year, check payable to the Paskamansett Bird Club.

Download our membership application in pdf format
Download our membership application in Word doc format

There are still Paskamansett Bird Club hats available ... first class hats with long bills and very adjustable. Find out more about them at one of our meetings.

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