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  • Sunday, February 2, 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Winter Bird Walk in Millennium Park

    Join the Massachusetts Audubon Society on Sunday, February 2 at 8 am to observe resident birds and winter visitors in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite stomping ground for many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to come! Most trails are flat and easy to walk, there are some that have an incline. This is a free event. Register at https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/boston-nature-center/94433-winter-bird-walk-at-millennium-park

  • Sunday, April 21, 8:15 am – 10:15 am – Early Spring Warbler Outing at Mt. Auburn Cemetery

    Join Feminist Bird Club Boston for an early spring outing at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Open to all birding levels and experience- beginners especially welcome! We’ll meet up at 8:15 a.m. by the front gates of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.

    Route and Accessibility

    The cemetery has relatively even dirt, grass, and mulch paths, with a few gradual ups and downs. There are also flat paved roads throughout the cemetery, and we can certainly keep to those if that’s better for anyone. There are places to stop and sit and the total distance travelled will be 1.5-2 miles.

    Considerations and Travel

    We’ll have some extra binoculars to share. There are public restrooms and a water fountain near the entrance. Parking is available throughout the cemetery; you can park on any road without a green line, but please be sure to park on the pavement, not the grass. The cemetery is also accessible by public transit with nearby stops for the 71, 73, and 75 buses.

    Any questions, please email feministbirdclubboston@gmail.com or message us on the Facebook page or Instagram account.

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  • Friday, November 17, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Eastern – Ask the Expert: Birding Migration, Online

    Do you know how many flyway patterns there are in the U.S. or what triggers birds to migrate? David Allen Sibley, author and illustrator of The Sibley Guide to Birds, will share his insights about our winged friends and the unique pathways they use to find their new seasonal  homes.

    This GBH virtual event takes place at 12pm EST on November 17. Register at www.wgbh.org 

  • Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 pm – Birding in the Land of the Midnight Sun, Live and Online

    On November 9 at 7 pm, The Athol Bird & Nature Club will host naturalist and birder Jeff Blanchard who will speak on Birding in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Participants can watch at the Environmental Center in Athol or online via Zoom. Free. The event will be held at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol. To register for the Zoom link, email Dave@dhsmall.net, or visit www.atholbirdclub.org

  • Friday, August 19, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Ask the Expert: Birding Behavior, Online

    Did you know that you can bird in your own backyard? There are birds all around us in the most likely places, just grab your journal and binoculars and go exploring. Join GBH and Mark Faherty, host of Weekly Bird Report on CAI, GBH’s Cape, Coast and Islands radio service, to talk about late summer birds and their fascinating behaviors. Bring your questions to ask Mark. The Zoom takes place August 19 on Zoom at noon EDT. Get tickets at www.wgbh.org

  • Saturday, February 5, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Accessible Car-Birding

    Join Athol Bird & Nature Club president and Birdability captain Dave Small for the exploration of the Turners Falls MA Area on February 5 at 1 pm. Meet at Unity Park at 56 First Street, Turners Falls.

    This trip is designed for folks with any level of mobility or birding skill. We will be mostly car birding with stops at several locations along the Connecticut river, The Power Canal, and Airport. The goal of this trip is to familiarize participants with locations to safely bird the area and the birds that can be expected through the year. Winter birding will focus on waterfowl, various gull species, grassland birds, and Eagles. A limited number of Binoculars will be available for loan during this event. Clean accessible restrooms are available at “The Mill” grab and go convenience Store on Route 2 in Gill at the intersection with the Turner Falls Bridge. Many lunch options are available in the village of Turners Falls. 

    Precautionary measures: Please note that you will be expected to be masked and socially distant even if you have been vaccinated and boosted. If you are unvaccinated, please do not attend this event. This event may be modified or cancelled depending on how the pandemic progresses.

    This trip will take place on the traditional homeland of the Pocumtuc people. Learn more about Accessible birding sites in the area @ https://atholbirdclub.org/accessible-birding-sites/ This event is Co-sponsored by the Athol Bird and Nature Club and the Anti-racist Collective of Avid Birders. Please take a look at the chart below to see the issues involved.

  • Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 pm – Birding and Beyond in Cuba, Online

     Birding and Beyond in Cuba will allow us to “visit” a number of key bird-locations on the island – Viñales, Zapata, Guanahacabibes, Cayo Coco, Baracoa, Topes de Collantes, and Havana – as well as examine opportunities for “connecting” with our counterparts in Cuba. We will look at these fascinating birds, places, and people in terms of advancing bird-education, conservation, and responsible eco-tourism. Our two presenters wish to convey to you some of the birds, nature, and potential on the island, opportunities that can be found at one of our country’s closest neighbors. Presenters: Paul J. Baicich and Soledad Pagliuca. This Athol Bird & Nature Club virtual event is free.


    Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PAz9lD3LTFq1LHXuRVal7g 
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Birding in The Emerald Necklace Webinar

    Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for “Birding in the Emerald Necklace,” a YouTube webinar discussing common birds found within Boston’s largest park system. Conservancy staff will also share tips and tricks for observing birds within the parks.

    This webinar is hosted by:

    • Erica Holm, Bird Researcher and Visitor Center Assistant at the Conservancy;
    • Kent Jackson, Director of Education at the Conservancy;
    • Stephen Lin, Youth Education Coordinator at the Conservancy

    Free. Access the one hour talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPjCY3djInY&feature=youtu.be

  • Saturday, December 7, 8:00 am – An Oasis for Birds

    Discover the abundant birdlife at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, a restored wildlife sanctuary at 1399 Bennington Street in East Boston. We will walk with a guide from the DCR while birding for a distance of a mile on easy level terrain. A spotting scope will be available for viewing. Please bring bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope if you have them. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Recommended for adults and children ages 10 and older but all ages and experience levels are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free program, beginning at 8 am. Parking available to the right of the bulletin board at the property address. For more information email matthew.nash@state.ma.us

  • Saturday, January 19, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm – Superbowl of Birding 2019

    Winter is a wonderful time to bird in northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire. In celebration of this season, the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is hosting the Superbowl of Birding XVI on January 19, 2019.

    Superbowls I-XV were great successes with teams of all abilities participating. The challenge is renewed this year, with prizes awarded in ten categories!

    This is a unique competition to find the greatest number of species and to earn the greatest number of points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. The Zeiss Joppa Cup is awarded to the team that collects the most points by the end of the specified 12-hour birding day. Strategy and planning are essential in order to win this competition.

    Registration is $35 per person ($20 for participants 12 and under), and fees support refreshments and prizes for winning teams. Register by calling 978-462-9998. Complete information may be found at https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/joppa-flats/news-events/superbowl-of-birding

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