Full Day
Seabirds, ducks, and alcids
Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald's near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Dan Burt 860-933-2107, dtburt123@gmail.com and JaniceZepko, jzepko@comcast.net
Full Day
Be a part of a local effort to document bird populations since 1956. New counters are needed and welcome. Call coordinator for details on how to help.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Howard Schwartz 323-6967
Full Day
This Westfield area count has been conducted since 2000. New counters are needed and welcome. Call coordinator for details on how to help. Compilation and pizza for participants at 4:30 p.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Janice Zepko 733-3978, jzepko@comcast.net
Full Day
Seabirds, ducks, and wintering songbirds
Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald's near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Vince Yurkunas, VGY54@aol.com and JaniceZepko, jzepko@comcast.net
Half Day
Call leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
April Downey 530-5764 and Bambi Kenney 789-6138
Weekend
Seabirds, ducks and wintering songbirds
Make reservations at the Howard Johnson Inn (401-849-2000) in Middletown, RI. Contact leader 10 days in advance for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Janice Zepko 733-3978, jzepko@comcast.net and Tim Souza 519-3942, tsou420@gmail.com
2 Hours
Ducks and early arrivals
Bring your spotting scope if you have one, and be prepared to enjoy some easy birding. Meet at the new South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley at 8:00 a.m. Call leaders for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Harvey Allen 207-7272
Half Day
Wintering birds
Meet at Atkins Farms on 1150 West St., Amherst (Rte. 116) in the parking lot south of the building at 11:00 a.m. Bring lunch. Call leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Harvey Allen 207-7272
Full Day
Raptors, waterfowl, and alcids
Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald's near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m. Contact leader if you want to meet up in Gloucester at parking lot of Salt Water Grille (the old Friendly’s) off rotary of Rte. 128 at 9:00 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net and Erica Schwalm, ericadschwalm@aol.com
1 Hour
Woodcock
Woodcocks are easiest to find at dusk in the springtime, when the male performs a marvelous display flight, or 'sky dance.' Wearing boots is recommended, as the fields are often muddy. Also, bring a flashlight to see your walking path clearly.
Meet at the sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 pm.
Contact Michele if you have any questions, mkeanemoore@gmail.com.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Michele Keane-Moore
Half Day
Ducks and early arrivals
Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road off Rte. 57 in Agawam at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Al & Lois Richardson 736-0846, ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
Half Day
Migrant ducks
Call for details and directions.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Howard & Marcy Schwartz 323-6967
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and arriving songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Al& Lois Richardson 736-0846, ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
3 Hours
Songbirds and waterbirds
Meet in the back parking lot of Holyoke Pediatrics just west of Exit 12 (old Exit 15) off I-91 at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Steve Svec 335-4078
2-3 Hours
Spring migrants
Meet in the refuge parking lot on 69 Moody Bridge Rd in Hadley at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Beth Spirito 348-7447
Half Day
Upland Sandpiper, Kestrel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink and Meadowlark
There will likely be a guided bus tour of the Westover ARB grasslands in May or June. There are access requirements to this tour, including providing visitor information well in advance of the tour and a club limit of participants.
Details will follow as they become available.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Howard Schwartz 323-6967
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Souza 519-3942, tsou420@gmail.com
2-3 Hours
Spring migrants, waterfowl, resident Virginia Rail
Meet at the Dunkin' Donuts, 37 State St. (Rte 202/Rte 21), Belchertown at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Beth Spirito 348-7447
2-3 Hours
Spring migrants and nesting species
Granby Land Trust's premier birding site, offering many spring migrants and nesting species, including Virginia Rail. An out-and-back walk (2.5 miles), level and easy except for one brief, moderate incline (200 yards). Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the preserve parking lot, 253 Loomis St, North Granby, CT. The lot is located 1/4 mile south of the Southwick/Granby town line.
TRIP LEADER(S)
John Weeks 959-222-9978, aerie.john@cox.net
2 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Meet at parking lot for bike trail on Rte. 21 at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Howard & Marcy Schwartz 323-6967
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Bobby Olsen 508-509-0127, thebigrock9@gmail.com
2 Hours
Roost time calls of wetland and grassland residents
Meet at the Station Road parking lot of the Norwottuck Rail Trail off South East St. in South Amherst at 6:00 p.m. Call leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Harvey Allen 207-7272
3 Hours
Spring migrants, Winter Wren and possible Worm-eating Warbler
Meet at the Rte. 141 entrance to the Mt. Tom State Reservation at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Joseph Sefter, j_a_wordwork@comcast.net
Half Day
Nesting and migrant songbirds
Meet on Colemore St. opposite the North St. entrance at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Steve Svec 335-4078
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds
Come out and watch birds feed on Shad at the base of the dam! Bring your spotting scope if you have one, and be prepared to enjoy some easy birding. Probabilities include Bald Eagle, Black Vulture, Cormorant, Mergansers, Great Blue Heron and more, right from the parking lot of the new South Hadley Public Library. Meet at the Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley at 9:00 a.m. Call leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Harvey Allen 207-7272
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
DanBurt, dtburt123@gmail.com
3 Hours
Wetland and grassland species
An easy 2-3 mile walk on flat terrain. Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Be prepared for ticks and mosquitoes. Meet on Tilley St. (unsigned, except for a NO EXIT sign), off West St. in Ludlow, near Ludlow/Granby line at 7:30 a.m. Parking is on either side of Tilley St. before the yellow gate.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Craig Allen 467-3028
Bird an assigned area in central Hampden County from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Potluck supper for participants at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Contact Janice Zepko for details, jzepko@comcast.net.
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Erica Schwalm 335-8944, ericadschwalm@aol.com
3 Hours
Worm-eating and Cerulean Warblers
Moderate 1 mile walk. Meet at the park's main entrance off Rte 47 in Hadley at the parking area just before the toll gate at 8:00 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter and Beth Spirito 348-7447
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Michele Keane-Moore, mkeane_moore@hotmail.com
2-3 Hours
Migrant and resident songbirds
Enjoy songbirds in the McDonald fields, woodlands and white cedar swamp. Between 2 - 4 miles of walking, depending on the group's preferences. Trail is primarily flat, and also has some sections with rocks and roots. Note new meeting location is at the parking area for the Washington Road Trailhead on 12 Washington Road in Wilbraham at 7:00 a.m. Wear footwear appropriate for wet trails. Be prepared for ticks and mosquitoes.
TRIP LEADER(S)
BobbyOlsen 508-509-0127, thebigrock9@gmail.com and Sue Burk530-3434, smburk43@gmail.com
Half Day
Grassland birds, Orchard Oriole, and Vesper Sparrow
Meet in the Fort River Refuge parking lot on 69 Moody Bridge Rd. in Hadley at 8:00 a.m. Call leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Harvey Allen 207-7272
3 Hours
Songbirds, waterbirds, and eagles
Meet at the Visitor's Center at 7:00 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Beth Spirito 348-7447
Help monitor the breeding birds in the Little River IBA (Important Bird Area) in parts of Granville, Blandford, Russell, and Southwick. 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Compilation and pizza at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Contact Janice Zepko at jzepko@comcast.net for details.
2 Hours
Breeding songbirds
Walk the woodland trails of the sanctuary in search of breeding songbirds. Meet at the main entrance sign to the Frank Stanley Beveridge Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary located across from the recreation field at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Joanne Fortin 447-4212
Half Day
Wetland and upland species
Some easy hiking. Meet at McDonald's in Lee just north of Turnpike Exit 10 (old Exit 2) at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Myles & Kathy Conway 269-7130 or 687-5037
3 Hours
Resident songbirds and possible nesting rarities
Meet at the Suffield WMA parking area at 7:00 a.m. To get there from intersection of Rte 10/202 and 57 in Southwick, head east on Depot St, turn right onto Sheep Pasture Rd, continue onto Point Grove Rd, parking area is on left just after Connecticut line.
TRIP LEADER(S)
John Weeks 959-222-9978, aerie.john@cox.net
3 Days
Nesting boreal species
Moderate hiking involved. Make reservations at Sandy Point Motel (518-624-3871) in Long Lake as early as possible. Call leader at least 10 days in advance for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Myles & Kathy Conway 269-7130 or 413-687-5037
2-3 Hours
Breeding species
Meet in the refuge parking lot on 69 Moody Bridge Rd. in Hadley at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Beth Spirito 348-7447
Evening
Nighthawks
Evening date to be announced. Check website or call for details. Meet at the viewing platform on the corner of Pondside Rd and Birnie Road at 6:45 pm. Suggest mosquito repellant.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Al & Lois Richardson 736-0846, ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
Full Day
Shorebirds, ducks, hawk, and egrets
Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald’s near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net
3 Hours
Shorebirds, egrets, and herons.
Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road in Agawam at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Al & Lois Richardson 736-0846, ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
4 Days
Rarities and migrants.
Reservations for overnight accommodations generally open January 1, 2024 and must be made well in advance. We will depart on Sept. 16 from Port Clyde, ME using Monhegan Boat Line, 3:00 PM ferry and leave Monhegan on Sept. 19 on the 12:30 PM ferry. Contact leader for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net and Doug James 454-4005, ufindme@comcast.net
DISCLAIMER: Members and non-members attend trips at their own risk. Neither the Allen Bird Club, nor any trip leader, nor any driver shall be responsible for any injury suffered by any trip participant. By participating in any trip, the participant acknowledges that he or she alone shall be solely responsible for any and all injuries suffered by the participant on any Allen Bird Club trip.