What can we learn when we pay attention to birds?

Guided Tours

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Personalized birding tours for individuals and small groups in Essex County, Massachusetts. With over 20 years of experience studying the region’s birds and a deep local knowledge of behavior, habitats, and migration patterns, each outing is thoughtfully planned and tailored to your interests and skill level.

Great Marsh Shorebird Survey

Using the International Shorebird Survey (ISS) framework, we coordinated surveys across 52 sites this season, with 38 participants documenting 12,948 shorebirds of 20 species to inform regional conservation efforts.

Get Involved

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Explore opportunities for involvement in participatory science projects that aid the study of bird populations at a global scale.