Tag: birding

Fall Warblers Bird Walk

Written on August 24, 2026.

Fall warblers are notoriously confusing, but with a little help, you can spot and identify even the most confusing of fall warblers. Join us at Crowley Oaks Preserve in Harvard on a guided hike focused on this amazingly...

Fall Migrants Bird Walk

Written on August 24, 2026.

Migrating birds are making their way south to their wintering grounds, but there are still plenty to be found! Help us spot migrating birds such as raptors, warblers, sparrows, flycatchers, finches and more as we navigate...

Migratory Bird Hike – April 26

Written on February 5, 2026.

Migratory Bird Hike It’s spring migration time! Join us at Irish Oaks Nature Preserve to look for various birds as they migrate back to their summer breeding grounds. We’ll look for warblers, vireos, sparrows,...

Dance of the Woodcock – March 24

Written on February 4, 2026.

Dance of the Woodcock Join us as we watch American Woodcocks performing their amazing courtship flights. These odd shorebirds put on their “sky dance” starting in early spring, where the male woodcocks will make...

The Nomads of Winter

Written on November 26, 2025.

Evening grosbeaks Photo: Lisa Maier Winter can be a drab time for many people, but winter has its surprises if you know where to look. For birders, winter means the possibility of northern irruption species making their...

Breeding Birds of Thompson Road Preserve

Written on August 1, 2025.

by Lisa Maier Summer is beginning to wrap up and so is the breeding season for birds! For the past five years, I have had the privilege of monitoring bird life at Thompson Road Preserve. The site offers a variety of...