Late April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through Newton and resident birds return to nest here. Come join us for a lively presentation on Newton birding hotspots and what birds we might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season. Learn about the varied sights and sounds of colorful wood warblers, orioles, thrushes, tanagers, and vireos. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just someone who wonders what that bright yellow bird in the backyard is, this is for you!
Our guide for the evening is Pete Gilmore who has been birding since 1951. Pete, a retired Northeastern math professor, serves on the board of the Newton Conservators and has led annual walks at Cold Spring Park, helped organize the Newton Christmas Bird Count, written numerous articles on Newton birding, was active with the Brookline Bird Club as its field trip coordinator, and is an amazing bird photographer.
This free informative presentation takes place on Monday, April 27 from 7:00-8:15 pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St) and is cosponsored by Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture and Newton Conservators. Attendance is free but registration is requested through Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture at https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30631. If you don’t have an account for Newton’s Recreation program, you can create one to register for this event.
And you can follow up on the information learned by heading out into the field at one of the Newton Conservators free upcoming bird walks on Saturday, May 9th at Dolan Pond and Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th at Nahanton Park!
Note: This program was originally scheduled on Tuesday, April 21 at the Cooper Center but due to higher anticipated attendance moved to larger accommodations at the Newton Free Library on April 27.