Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend

The Elks at Bass Rocks, overlooking the ocean on Gloucester's beautiful backshore, will be headquarters for the weekend. There you will find our check-in, exhibitor space, and demonstrations.

Guided birding trips on Saturday will take birders to Halibut Point State Park, Niles Pond, Andrews Point, Good Harbor Beach, Magnolia Beach and other prime birding locations! The optional offshore birding boat trip on Sunday will depart from Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers Street in Gloucester.

(Birding Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean conditions.) Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring binoculars.

Friday, February 1
3:00 pm	Check-in / materials pick-up
3:00 to 7:00 pm	Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)
5:00 to 7:00 pm	Welcome Reception (cash bar)
6:00 pm	Winter Birds of Cape Ann Lecture
Saturday, February 2
7:00 am	Coffee, bagels & late check-in
8:00 am to 12:30 pm	Guided Bus Tours
11:00 am to 6:00 pm	Exhibitor Venue (Open to public)
12:00 pm	Lunch Available for Purchase fromIpswich Clambake
1:30 to 3:30 pm	Guided Bus Tours
4:00 pm	State of the Birds Slideshow
8:00 pm	Radius Ensemble This unique bird-themed concert, created especially in honor of the Cape Ann Bird Watching Weekend, includes both classical and contemporary works that explore birds, both their distinctive songs and their emotional resonance in natural and artistic landscapes. Rockport Music
Sunday, February 3
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Birding Boat Trip Join Captain Jay Frontiero aboard the Privateer IV for an offshore boat trip. Birding Boat Trip is subject to safe weather and ocean conditions. Weekend Recap & Checklist Review at the Gloucester House 12:00 pm.
For a list of Cape Ann accommodations extending special discounts and hospitality to Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend participants go to capeannchamber.com/birdingweekend