DATE – Thurs, August 14
TIME – 8:00 AM– 10:00 AM
WHERE – Forest Beach Conservation Area, South Chatham, MA
QUESTIONS? hello@bostonbirdingfestival.org
This event is free. Please register in advance. Spaces are limited. You’ll receive an email with additional info, including the meeting location, parking info, etc. a day or two before this event
GPS ADDRESS
Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA 02659
DIRECTIONS Take Route 6 to exit 85 and head South towards Rt.28. Turn right on Rt.28 and make a left turn at about .5 miles at Forest Beach Rd. This will take you directly to the beach – parking is free of charge.
LINKS
Forest Beach Conservation Area
South Chatham
Thursday, August 14, 2025
8:00 AM to about 10:00 AM
Presented by the Cape Cod Bird Club
We’ll walk the marsh trail to where it meets Mill Creek and return via the beach, less than a mile round trip.
We’ll then head towards the overlook where we’ll likely view herons, egrets, shorebirds, passerines, gulls, Osprey, and Northern Harrier. This is an area with mixed habitat, a nice variety of bird species, and the occasional rarity. Low tide 9:59 AM
A few pairs of loaner binoculars are available—please email us in advance. Free.
Spaces limited. Please register in advance!
New birders and the merely bird curious are welcome on this walk. It’s a great one! See you out there!
TRAILS
Be prepared for beach birding. Marsh trails can be overgrown. Long pants are recommended.
FACILITIES
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]