DATE – Wednesday, September 13
TIME – 8:00 AM– 10:00 AM
WHERE – First Encounter Beach, Eastham
QUESTIONS? hello@bostonbirdingfestival.org
This event is free. Please register in advance. Spaces are limited.
GPS ADDRESS
1699 Samoset Rd.
First Encounter Beach, Eastham
DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 6, follow Samoset Rd. going west to the furthest parking area. Parking is free.
LINKS
First Encounter Beach
Eastham, MA
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:00 AM to about 10:00 AM
Presented by the Cape Cod Bird Club
The outer Cape during fall migration can be an amazing place to bird, as songbirds, shorebirds, and raptors are all headed south and stop in for fuel. Weather can also play a role, bringing in vagrants and rarities.
We’ll walk along the marsh trail bordered by the Herring River to look for shorebirds, herons, egrets, gulls, and terns gathering in numbers to forage on the outgoing tide. expect to encounter other species, including a variety of passerines and raptors.
With many tourists vacating after Labor Day, the Cape becomes more manageable and more beautiful. From Boston, the drive to this location about 95 minutes!
A few pairs of loaner binoculars are available—please email us in advance. Free.
Spaces limited. Please register in advance! We will notify you about changes due to weather.
New birders and the merely bird curious are welcome on this walk. It’s a great one! See you out there!
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]