DATE – Weds, August 13, 2025
TIME – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WHERE – Doane Rock Picnic Area, Eastman, MA (Cape Cod)
QUESTIONS? hello@bostonbirdingfestival.org
Please register in advance. Spaces are limited.
GPS ADDRESS
400R Doane Road Eastham, MA 02642
We recommend carpooling. Parking on site for a fee.
If you are coming to this event and would like a ride from one of the nearby shuttle stops, please let us know.
LINKS
Doane Rock & Nauset Bay, Eastham
Wednesday, August 13 at 8:00 AM
Presented by the Cape Cod Bird Club
Doane Rock is a glacial erratic located in Eastham on the grounds of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
The walk begins in the parking area beyond Doane Rock, which allows us about two hours to explore this area of rich, mixed habitat. We’ll begin on the wooded trails leading to Nauset Bay East, then stop on the wooden bridge spanning the marsh to observe shorebirds, coastal waterbirds, gulls, and terns that gather in awe-inspiring numbers during fall migration.
Expect to walk about 3 miles of paved and dirt trails. It can be a bit on the rugged side. But the landscape here is glorious.
Limited parking is available near the rock. Paved and dirt trails. Parking is managed by Cape Cod National Seashore. An entrance fee ($25) may be required. For details, visit the CCNS website here.
Spaces limited. Please register in advance! A few pairs of loaner binoculars are available—please email us in advance. Free.
New birders and the merely bird curious are welcome on this walk. This is a beautiful location, and we’ll be taking it at a leisurely pace.
TRAILS
Paved, asphalt, and boardwalk.
FACILITIES
There are no restrooms on site. We recommend bringing a water bottle.
Founded in 1971, the Cape Cod Bird Club has been a cornerstone of the Massachusetts birding and conservation community for over 50 years. Originally a gathering of local enthusiasts, the Club has grown into a dynamic organization offering dozens of free field trips, lectures, and educational programs throughout the year that bring people together to enjoy and protect the natural areas of the Cape.
Join us for a walk as we look for birds in stunning, off-the-beaten-path locations—salt marshes, barrier beaches, kettle ponds—places most people overlook. You’ll start to appreciate the Cape and its wildlife differently. [LINK]