Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture on Monday, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s Spring Birding Migration and what birds you might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season.
Attendance is free but registration is requested through the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture program website or by calling 617-796-1506.
Late April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through and resident birds return to nest here. 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 will be 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 avid bird photographer.
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 Conservation Area or Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10th at Nahanton Park!
