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The latest updates, Festival news, observations, celebrations, opinions, assorted ramblings, recommendations enthusiastic, and the occassional gripe
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Castle Island Ramble
CANCELLED! Join us for a winter bird walk at Castle Island in Boston, MA SAT. Jan 31 at 9:30 AM
WInter BIRDING ON THE Hull PENNISULA
POSTPONED! SUN FEB 8 A winter bird walk in Hull for winter sea birds and migrants. Bundle up!
Winter Reading for Birders
Books to read, books to give, as we wrap up the year. In a year of so many wonderful bird and nature books, here are a few of our favorites. Enjoy!
Weird and Wonderful Birds at Winthrop Shores RESERVATION
Join us for a 90-minute walk at Winthrop Shores Reservation in Winthrop as we look for some early winter specialities and scan the water for incoming seabirds. SAT, NOV 15.
Duck Duck Goose in The Emerald Necklace
Join us as we explore the historic Olmsted Park area that includes Jamaica Pond, Willow Pond, Ward’s Pond, and Leverett Pond, and look for ducks. SAT, NOV 8
Birdy Trivia Games At Tilde
Do you know your grackles from your grosbeaks and your crowns from your napes? Can you spot a tanager from 100 paces? Or are you more bird-curious? Either way, join us for a high-flying, bino-tingling Bird Trivia Night at Tilde in Cambridge, emceed by science journalist Cara Giaimo! THURS. NOV 6, 2025