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Please RSVP
We use an RSVP system to enable the leader to know who to expect at walks. All walks require attendees to notify the leader of their intention to attend. Email or call the leader as stated in the walk description. If no RSVPs are received it will be the leader’s option to cancel the walk. Anyone may come even if they don’t RSVP, but if the walk is cancelled or rescheduled, only those who have RSVPed will be updated. If your plans change, it please try to inform the leader by the night before.
Social
We occasionally share snacks at the end of a walk while we compile the trip list. You are invited, but not required, to bring items to share at the end of the walk if you would like to, including baked goods, fruit, nuts, or anything you would enjoy. This is completely optional. But please don’t skip a walk because you don’t have snacks handy!
Salisbury Beach for Winter Finches in Salisbury, MA
Saturday, January 10, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
We will meet at the parking lot at the end of State Reservation Road, after the entrance to Salisbury State Park. (There is no fee for entering in the winter.) Much of this walk would be handicapped accessible as it is mostly paved roads and no hills. We should see wintering ducks, including Common Loons, Scaups, Long-tailed Ducks, sometimes owls and/or Bald Eagles.
There are restrooms at the parking lot.
Leader: Mike Timko
RSVP by January 8th at: mptimko2@me.com or call/text 978-771-1908
Lawrence Crow Roost in Lawrence, MA
Monday, January 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM in the evening
The Club will meet Craig Gibson (Lawrence Crow Patrol leader) for a late afternoon viewing of the American Crow roost that has been occurring on the Merrimack River in Lawrence for many years. Because the roost can move around each night, we will announce the meeting place closer to the event. This can be a fun event for family or people new to birding. Learn more about the history of the Lawrence crow roost at Craig’s website “Winter Crow Roost”.
There are no restrooms at the viewing areas.
Leader: Craig Gibson
RSVP: by January 16 to Donna Cooper at: donna.j.cooper@gmail.com or call/text 978-944-0655
Cape Ann for Winter Ducks – Gloucester and Rockport, MA
Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
We will meet at the Gloucester’s Fisherman Statue on Western Ave in Gloucester. Then we will go by car to several locations in search of wintering shorebirds. We will choose the stops based on what is being reported on eBird, for the best chance of interesting viewing.
There are if we stop in Rockport and until we get to Halibut Point State Park.
Leader: Allen Hairston
RSVP by February 19th at: allenhairston59@gmail.com or call/text 978-806-6198
Woodcocks on Display - Ipswich River Park in North Reading, MA
Saturday, March 14th @ 6:30 PM
Meet in the parking lot at Ipswich River Park in North Reading 15 Central Street, North Reading, MA (not MassAudubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield). This evening event involves walking in the growing darkness on paved roads and paths. Bring flashlights and keep your eyes on the soaring display of the males who are courting nearby attentive females.
This is an accessible walk as it is on flat paved paths, without hills. It will be dark.
There are restroom facilities near the playground which may be open.
Leader: Donna Cooper
RSVP by March 12th at: donna.j.cooper@gmail.com or call/text 978-944-0655