Join Josh Rose as we look for migrating waterfowl and grassland birds in the North Quabbin region. We’ll meet at 8:00 am at Orange Municipal Airport (80 Airport St, Orange, MA), where we'll be on the lookout for American Pipit, Horned Lark, and Northern Harrier. From there, we’ll carpool to Lake Mattawa and Branch Bridge, which play host to impressive flocks of waterfowl in early spring. Highlights may include Ring-necked Duck, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, and Bufflehead. Carpooling is strongly recommended, as many of the locations have limited space for parking and maneuvering. Roads are dirt or gravel and may be muddy and uneven. There are no sitting areas, but we’ll be birding near our vehicles and any distances walked will be very short and on dirt/gravel roads. There are no facilities at our birding sites, but we will make rest stops as needed throughout the day. Bring a packed lunch, water, and dress warmly for early spring conditions. Questions? Email Josh at opihi@mindspring.com. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. (E)

Field Trip designations:
(E) – Easy conditions, fairly accessible for most, usually flat terrain on improved trails or roads. 
(M) – Moderately difficult, more challenging trail conditions, short steep sections, longer hikes.
(S) – Strenuous conditions, muddy or rocky trails, steep sections, difficult footing in part.