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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, One Morning

Karl Fryzel guides you through marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—each ecosystem a different stage for the season's migrating birds. After a brief introduction at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, you'll move through the landscape with binoculars and the latest birdwatching technology tools, learning to spot and listen for species in their natural settings. Bring a smartphone and your curiosity; the birds will do the rest.

The Walk

Four Habitats, Four Seasons of Birds
Explore marsh, meadow, woodland, and shore where migratory birds gather.

Salt Marsh

Salt Marsh

Tall grasses and water channels come alive with migratory birds during peak season in September and October.

Woodland

Woodland

Dappled light filters through the forest canopy where Karl guides you to spot and identify resident and passing species.

Beach & Shore

Beach & Shore

Coastal and shorebirds gather along the sand and shallow waters, visible through binoculars and the latest birdwatching tools.

Meet Karl Fryzel

Karl is a CCMNH Field Guide and amateur birder with deep credentials 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 four distinct habitats—marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—and he brings both technical expertise and genuine passion to every walk.

What You'll Experience

Expert-led exploration of Cape Cod's richest bird habitats during peak migration season.

  • Certified field naturalist guide

  • Four distinct habitats explored

  • Latest birdwatching technology

Join the walk

Wednesdays in September and October

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