We just want to let people know about the Camp Edwards 2025 Grassland Bird
Tours. I don't know that I can send an attachment on these lists and it
might not be a good idea to do so even if I can. So I've copied the details
from the flyer to this email and have created a news item on the BBC web
page with the details and an image of the flyer.
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting
grassland bird tours in May and June on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual
opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk
through the Camp Edwards grasslands on a guide-led tour.
There are several hundred acres of grassland managed on Camp Edwards at
Joint Base Cape Cod. This thriving habitat, a rarity in the rest of
Massachusetts, is home to a variety of grassland bird species including
four state-listed species: Upland Sandpiper, Northern Harrier, Grasshopper
Sparrow and the Eastern Meadowlark.
Each tour will cover approximately 150 acres of this rare and endangered
habitat and will last around two hours. Attendees should bring sunscreen,
tick protection, and water. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera.
Photography is encouraged.
Each tour is limited to 20 people and spots will be filled on a first come,
first served basis. All tours are from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Here are the tour
dates and deadlines:
Friday, May 23; registration deadline is Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 24; registration deadline is Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 31; registration deadline is Friday, May 23
Sunday, June 1; registration deadline is Friday, May 23
Monday, June 2; registration deadline is Friday, May 23
Children over 10 years of age are welcome on the tour.
To register for a tour, please send an email to: <emily.d.kelly2.nfg...>,
with your name, telephone number, and which tour date you would like.
A confirmation email will be sent with further information including
directions, base access, meeting place and parking.
*Accessing Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod*
Please remember, Camp Edwards is a restricted access facility and attendees
must be registered to access the base. All attendees will be asked to
provide their full names, driver’s license number and date of birth to
complete the registration process.
