MassBird.org
Sightings, links, etc for Mass.
Google Books :
Search Google Books to find old books on birds (or anything else) that are in the public domain. When you get to Google Books, choose the "full view" option.
If you have a Google account or a Gmail account (both are free) you can save the books you find to your own "bookshelf."
Here's an example of a bookshelf I saved containing Edward Howe Forbush books.
eBird
A fun and easy way to keep track of your sightings. There's an app for that too!

Free bird and nature games for kids at Waterford Press site. Nice products, too.

Tides & Weather
   - Tides-Buzzards Bay
   - Yahoo Weather
   - National Weather Service
   - Accuweather

Maps
   - Topozone
   - Yahoo Maps
   - Mapquest
   - Google Maps

Places to try:
(check their calendars for birding walks, etc.)
    - Lloyd Center
   - Mass. State Parks
   - Mass Audubon Society
   - Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
   - Mattapoisett Land Trust
   -Nasketucket Bird Club
   -Trustees of Reservations

Miscellaneous
   - MassWildlife
   - Coalition for Buzzards Bay

Links to Member Pages

   -Bill Gil's Blisscapes Landscape
    -Gina Purtell (Allen's Pond site)
   -Carolyn's Birdblog

Bald Eagle nest cam in Western Mass.

Bald Eagle nest cam in Virginia

Paskamansett Bird Club, based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, was established in 1963 for the purpose of bringing people together who have the utmost fascination and appreciation for nature's crown jewels, birds.
Members are always willing to share their knowledge to help beginning birders enjoy their newly found hobby. We have many bird walks that take us to some of the most beautiful areas in Southern New England.
We conduct monthly meetings with distinguished guest speakers who give a wealth of information on birding and other nature related subjects, often accompanied by wonderful slide presentations. The enthusiasm and participation of our club members result in many lifelong friendships.

Paskamansett Bird Club is fifty years old!!! Read the article in the Fall River Herald News.

Map to the Meeting House

Programs and meetings

Unless otherwise noted, evening meetings convene promptly at 7:30 PM at theCommunity Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Road, South Dartmouth, MA.

  • Results of 2011 New Bedford Circle Christmas Bird Count (pdf)

  • Apr 11, 2012 -- Note: This meeting will be at The MeetingHouse, in Tiverton (RI) Four Corners: enter via the driveway between 3848 and 3852 Main Road. Geoff Dennis will discuss "Colorful Birds We Will Soon Be Seeing" -- a great start to spring!
  • May 9, 2012 -- Intrepid travelers David Cole and Betty Slade will provide an overview of their "Best Bird Pictures from Around the World."

The complete list of meetings and field trips is here
but always check below for any changes!

Field Trips 2011-12 Beginners and newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend our walks. The people who lead our walks are seasoned veterans and are happy to share their knowledge to aid you in identifying the birds that inhabit our local wilds. All people wishing to attend our walks should pre-register with the leader at least a couple of days prior to the walk for meeting place and other instructions All walks are subject to cancelation due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Pre- registrants will be notified if a walk is canceled.

  • Monday, May 7, 2012 7:00 am -- Rattlesnake Brook
    Leader: Bill Gil 1-508-636-6535 A fantastic woodland with scenic views. This property is one of the few places in our area to view Worm-eating Warblers. Depending on weather conditions this walk can be strenuous. Sure footing is required. Call Bill for meeting place.

  • Friday, May 11 to Saturday May 12, 2012 -- MA Audubon Bird-A-Thon -- NOTE CHANGE
    Organizer: Gina Purtell 1-508-636-2347 Please join us as we bird to raise money for Allen?s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. The count starts at 6:00 PM on the 11th and ends at 6:00 PM on the 12th. Birding can be done anywhere in Massachusetts and each Team must have at least two people. Contact Gina for location suggestions and team sign-up.

  • Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:00 am -- Birding in the Bio Reserve
    Leader: Lynn Abbey 1-508-672-8866 We will team up with the Trustees of the Reservation to search for warblers and other spring migrants in the Watuppa Reservoir area. Call Lynn for meeting place.

  • Sunday, May 13, 2012 -- Mother’s Day Walk at Blisscapes
    Leader: Bill Gil 1-508-636-6535 751 Potomska Road, S. Dartmouth Bill?s back yard is a magnet for migrants. Call for meeting time.

  • Sunday, May 20, 2012 -- Quabbin Area
    Leader: Bill Gil 1-508-636-6535 Join Bill as we bird this wonderful wilderness which has a number of breeding warblers. Call Bill for meeting time and place.

  • Monday, May 21, 2012 6:00 pm -- Warblers After Work
    Leader: Mike Boucher 1-508-990-3910 Join us as we continue our neck stretching exercises. Call Mike for meeting place.

  • Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:00 am -- Ridge Hill Property
    Leader: Sarah Storer Richardson & Mike Boucher Join the D.N.R.T. on a walk of this beautiful property consisting of mostly upland woodlands. Call Sarah for meeting place. 1-508-991-2289

  • Monday, May 28, 2012 7:30 am -- King Farm Ramble
    Leader: Mike Boucher 1-508-990-3910 Join Mike as we travel through woods and fields as we search for local nesting birds. Call Mike for meeting place.

The complete list of meetings and field trips is here.

How to Join
Membership dues are $10.00 per person; $15.00 per family, per year, check payable to the Paskamansett Bird Club.

Download our membership application in pdf format
Download our membership application in Word doc format

There are still Paskamansett Bird Club hats available ... first class hats with long bills and very adjustable. Find out more about them at one of our meetings.

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