Under the leadership of Lisa Schibley, coordinator of Manomet’s International Shorebird Survey, and Brian Vigorito from the South Shore Bird Club, the group will investigate the perimeter of Ellisville marsh, tidal flats, barrier beach and inlet, spying on migrating and nesting birds in each habitat. Participants can expect educational birding information from Manomet staff, and extensive knowledge about the area from Friends of Ellisville Marsh.

Parking:

Ellisville Harbor State Park, 1861 State Road, Plymouth, MA 02360

What to Wear & Bring:

• Sturdy, closed-toed shoes - waterproof if possible

• Binoculars

• Scope if possible

• Water

• Snacks

• Extra layers

Conditions:

• Uneven, varied, and wet terrain

Restrictions:

• All ages!

• No pets

Rain date is Sunday, May 26th from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Participants will be notified via email by the night of May 24th if there is a date change.

About Ellisville Marsh:

Ellisville Marsh hosts a rich diversity of bird species and has been designated by Mass Audubon as a Massachusetts Important Bird Area (IBA). Its adjacent beaches include nesting areas for threatened shorebirds such as Piping Plovers and Least Terns that are protected during the summer months. Early May is a great time to see migrating birds on their stopover to nesting grounds in the far north as well as birds that nest around the marsh or on the barrier beach.

Piping Plover spotted at the 2023 Shifting Lots Bird Walk.