Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend

Description

Birdwatchers from New England and beyond flock to Cape Ann to participate in the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend each February. Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds, and the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce, working with the Massachusetts Audubon Society, plans a weekend full of events for all levels of birders. Expert speakers offer presentations, exhibitors showcase their programs and products, and artists display their art and give demonstrations at the event headquarters at the Elks at Bass Rocks and at other venues in Gloucester.  

On Saturday morning, expert guides lead bus trips to the winter birding hot spots of Cape Ann, and guides stationed at the Elks (itself a hot spot) offer drop-by visitors a chance to see and learn about the winter birds of Cape Ann. In the afternoon Eyes on Owls will be hosting a live owl demonstration! 

On Sunday morning, weather permitting, an excursion aboard a whale watching boat offers a chance for closer encounters with many species.  Registration is required for the bus and boat trips, and space is limited.  

Accomodations and Lodging Specials

January, 31, 2014

"Drawing Birds Birds and Wildlife from Nature" Workshop at Trident Gallery - Artist Sandy McDermott will lead off the Winter Birding Weekend with a workshop at Trident Gallery on the close observation and field sketching of birds and other wildlife.No prior drawing experience is necessary. Reservation required. January 31st 1pm - 3pm for more information please visit http://tridentgallery.com/#exhib:winter_meditations

Check-in / materials pick-up

3:00 pm

Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)

3:00 – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception (cash bar)

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Winter Birds of Cape Ann (Presented by : Jim Berry, Essex Co. Coordinator, Mass Breeding Bird Atlas)

5:30 pm

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Coffee, bagels & late check-in

7:00 am

Guided Bus Tours

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lunch Available for Purchase

12:00 pm

Guided Bus Tour

1:30 – 3:30 pm

Eyes on Owls

2:00 pm

Lecture & Slideshow

4:00 pm

Presented by:

John Nelson, Brookline Bird Club

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Birding Boat Trip: Join Captain Jay
Frontiero aboard the Privateer IV for a three hour trip to Stellwagen
Bank or around the Cape. (Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean
conditions.)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wrap Up & Checklist at the Gloucester House Restaurant.

12:15 pm