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Peak season for migratory birds

Join Karl Fryzel for guided walks through Cape Cod's marshes, meadows, woodlands, and shores on Wednesdays, September 11 & 25, and October 9 & 23, 2024, at 9:30am–11am.

Four Habitats. Four Seasons of Birds.

Karl Fryzel leads you through marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—each habitat a different stage for the birds moving through Cape Cod in fall. After a brief introduction at the Museum, you'll spend time looking and listening in each ecosystem, learning to spot movement in the reeds, hear calls across open fields, and read the canopy. The walk uses the latest birdwatching technology tools to help you see what's there. Bring binoculars and a smart phone—they're your guides to what's moving overhead and underfoot.

Where to Look

Four Habitats, Four Worlds
The birds of Cape Cod move through distinct landscapes. Each one tells a different story.

Marsh

Marsh

Shallow water and salt grass draw wading birds and waterfowl. Listen for the calls that echo across the wetlands at dawn.

Meadow & Woodland

Meadow & Woodland

Songbirds flit through native plants and forest edges. Peak migration season brings species you'll only see in September and October.

Beach & Shore

Beach & Shore

Sandpipers and gulls work the water's edge as the light turns gold. Coastal birds gather here during their long journey south.

Karl Fryzel, Field Guide

Karl is a CCMNH Field Guide and amateur birder with deep expertise in ornithology. He holds The Comprehensive Bird Biology Certificate through The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is a Mass Audubon certified field naturalist, and completed the Mass Audubon Online Birder's Certificate Program. His knowledge spans the birds of Cape Cod's four distinct habitats—marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—and he brings the latest birdwatching technology tools to every walk.

What Makes This Walk Special

Peak migration season. Four distinct habitats. Expert guidance from a certified field naturalist.

  • Four habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, beach

  • Led by certified field naturalist Karl Fryzel

  • September & October peak migration season

Peak Migration Season

Join Karl for four mornings this fall

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