UNOFFICIAL GLOBAL BIG DAY BIRDER THROWDOWN
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DATE – Wednesday. May 14, 2025
TIME – 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM ET
WHERE – Halls Pond/Amory Woods Brookline, MA
QUESTIONS? hello@bostonbirdingfestival.org
This event is free, but you must register in advance. Spaces are limited. You’ll receive an email with additional info including the meeting location after you register.
We also request a signed release, which you can complete on line or print, sign, and bring or complete onsite.
Please look for the email we send in advance for updates. We always send a pre-trip update!
GPS ADDRESS
Freeman and Amory Street, Halls Pond/Amory Woods, Brookline, MA
Meet in the parking lot near the entrance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, Halls Pond/Amory Woods is a 5 to 10 minite walk from numerous MBTA stations and buslines. The closest is Hawes Street on the C line (Green). Longwood (D line) is 11 minutes away.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
There is free parking at this location. No restrooms.
LINKS
Merlin can only get you so far.
Join us for a short pre-work slow walk around a small pond in Brookline for some close listening to bird songs and a chance to brush up on some listening skills. Designed for people who are just getting started with song and often feel confused (we totally get that).
What’s all that racket? What’s going on? Let’s listen in.
Free. Binoculars available. Spaces are limited to a small group. We encourage you to download Merlin in advance. You may also want to bring earbuds.
New birders are welcome on this walk. Loaner binoculars are available.
PHOTOS: Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo. Black and White Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, @MFB @Getty Images,
TRAILS
This trip wil barely cover 1.5 miles and will focus on beginner listening skills. The trails consist of board walks and paved areas but one section can be more uneven.
CHALLENGES
This is a is a popular recreation area, and we may encounter the occasional dog—althogh dogs are not permitted in the sanctuary.
MAILING ADDRESS
Registered Agent
The Boston Birding Festival
82 Wendell Ave. Suite 100
Pittsfield, MA 01201 USA
hello@bostonbirdingfestival.org
(617) 329-9518 messages only
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