All excursions are free and open to the public.  Beginning birders and newcomers are always welcome to join any trip. Seasoned birders guide our trips and happily share their knowledge and experience.  All the events are listed in the calendar at the bottom of the page.
Note:  All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend the walks.

Birding the Bioreserve with Lynn Abbey 
This group meets EVERY Tuesday. 
As one of the largest unfragmented forests in eastern Massachusetts, the Bioreserve protects a special ecosystem that provides habitat for countless wildlife species. Nearly 100 birds breed among the Bioreserve’s deep forests, rare Atlantic white cedar swamps, and clear freshwater ponds and streams.
Contact Lynn for the meeting place and time. 774-488-4096 (text only) or email her at [email protected]

About:
Length of Field Trip
Most walks are 1-2 miles and last 1-2 hours.  All times listed are approximate.
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All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Walk Effort Codes
  • E - Easy - simple, flat trails to navigate
  • M- Moderate - trails may be challenging at times, requiring caution
  • C = Challenging -Trails may have more challenging terrain, and/or often require a longer distance and/or time.

Preparedness
Use protection for ticks, mosquitoes, and the sun.  Wear appropriate clothing & footwear

Equipment
Binoculars, Bird Book (optional)
Outing Protocols:
  • We adhere to the current local and CDC guidelines.
  • If you are sick or have symptoms, please stay home.
  • Carpooling is not advisable outside family/close friends.
  • We support the right to wear a mask but are not requiring it.
  • We adhere to the 6' Rule of Social Distancing.
  • We do not share scopes/optics. It fosters members in close.
  • We require pre-registration for all walks. Call the trip leader (phone number on website), for walk details and to sign up

​RELEASE OF ALL DEMANDS – HOLD HARMLESS
In consideration of my acceptance by Paskamansett Bird Club to participate in club events and field trips, I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge, and agree to indemnify, and hold harmless, Paskamansett Bird Club and its officers, event organizers, walk leaders and agents and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns (the“Released Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, or obligations of every kind and description, both in law and in equity, whether or not such claims, demands, liabilities, or obligations are fixed or contingent, disclosed or undisclosed, known or unknown, which I shall or may have against the Released Parties or any one or more of them as a result of my participation.
Upcoming Events:

August 17, Saturday, Time & Place TBA
Shorebird Walk,  (C)
Leader: Lauren Miller-Donnelly 401-924-1880

September 7, Saturday, 7:30AM
Egypt Lane and Carolyn’s Pond, Fairhaven,  (M/C-rocks)
Combined w/ South Shore Bird Club
Leader: Carol Molander 508-641-0991

September 14, Saturday, 8AM
East Bay Birding: Goosewing Beach,  (C)
Quicksand Pond, Seapowet: RI
Combined w/ Ocean State Bird Club
Leader: Danielle Stebbins 401-578-7733

September 15, Sunday, 8AM
Oceanview Farm, Dartmouth,  (C)
Leader: Ken Machado 508-269-3807

September 21, Saturday, 8AM
Gooseberry Island, Westport,  (C-sand, rocks)
Combined w/ Nasketucket Bird Club
Leader: Mike Boucher 508-990-3910 (landline, do not text)

September 22, Sunday, 7AM
Smith Neck Farm Reserve, Dartmouth,  (M/C)
Combined w/ Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
Leaders: Linda Vanderveer (DNRT) and
Bill Gil 508-636-6535 (landline, do not text)

September 29, Sunday, 8AM
Beginning Birders Walk (E)
Place: TBA
Leader: Ken Machado 508 269-3807

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