DATE – Saturday. March, 15, 2025
TIME – 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET
WHERE – Castle Island, Boston
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 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.
MEET AT
2080 William J Day Blvd
Boston, MA
GPS ADDRESS:
2080 William J Day Blvd, Boston
We’ll meet in the Parking Lot at the entrance. Parking is free.
PLEASE CARPOOL to this event if you are driving.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
There are numerous city buses that go to Castle Island. Andrew Station (Red Line) is the closest T station, Blue Bikes will get you from Andrew to Carson Beach but not all the way to Castle Island.
While Castle Island is not an unfamiliar location for Boston-area birders, we hope you’ll see it with new eyes during this trip. No lectures, just quiet conversation as we look out at the harbor, count Eider and Scoter, and let ourselves be dazzled by Dunlin. And if you’re not a birder, let us show you how important your work is and how much we appreciate it!
PHOTOS: White-winged Scoter, Bufflehead, Dunlin, Getty Images.
ACCESSIBILITY
Castle Island is regarded as accessible. The parking lot off has at least five designated accessible spaces that are van-accessible.
The trails are generally wheelchair accessible—paved, smooth, and at least 6 feet wide with a grade of 5% or less.
Please note it can be very windy at Castle Island. The wind can make it difficult to hear. Please note it can be very windy at Castle Island, so dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions.
TERRAIN
This walk is easy—about 2 miles of paved surfaces.
FACILITIES
Public restrooms are also available on the island. From the parking lot, walk to the left of Fort Independence.
Please note: Please note it can be very windy at Castle Island, so dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions.
Weather
Who knows? Cross your fingers. We’ll keep a watch and send updates.
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