Dedicated to diamondback terrapin research, conservation, management and educationThe Diamondback Terrapin Working Group was formed in 2004 by individuals from academic, scientific, regulatory and private institutions/organizations working to promote the conservation of the diamondback terrapin, the preservation of intact, wild terrapin populations and their associated ecosystems throughout their range. The Diamondback Terrapin Working Group is committed to and supports research, management, conservation, and education efforts with the above goals in mind.We welcome new members to the working group and encourage interested parties to join.
<p>Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
PROGRAM BROCHURE
September 5November 30, 2017
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Birding Programs
Banding and Birding
Meet the bird banding team and learn about banding methods and research, then
explore sanctuary trails in search of resident and migratory birds.
Wednesdays, September 6 and 13, 810 AM
$12 M/$14 NM; pre-registration required
Early Birds Walk
Explore sanctuary trails in search of resident and migratory birds.
Fridays, September 8October 20, 810 AM
Sundays, October 1 and 8, 810 AM
$10 M/$12 NM; pre-registration required
Bird Research in Action!
Meet the bird banding team and learn about banding methods and research.
Saturdays, September 9November 11, 89 AM
$7 M/$9 NM; pre-registration required
Birding Forest Beach
Explore Forest Beach in Chatham on a guided walk in search of migratory shorebirds.
Friday, September 15, 911 AM
$10 M/$12 NM; pre-registration required
Birding High Head
Explore the High Head area in search of migratory songbirds and birds of prey.
Thursday, September 28, 8:3010:30 AM
$10 M/$12 NM; pre-registration required
In Search of Shorebirds
Explore sanctuary trails on a guided walk in search of migratory shorebirds.
Saturday, September 30, 35 PM
$10 M/$12 NM; pre-registration required
Herons at Hemenway
Observe night-herons nightly flight to the marsh from Hemenway Landing in Eastham.
Friday, October 6, 5:30-7 PM
$5 M/$7 NM; pre-registration required
Birding Excursions
Tern Island Birding
Join us for an excursion to Mass Audubon's Tern Island, a 28-acre island in Chatham and
one of the best places to see migratory shorebirds on Cape Cod.
Wednesday, September 6, 2:304:30 PM
Saturday, September 16, 1:303:30 PM
Thursday, September 21, 3:305:30 PM
$40 M/$50 NM; pre-registration required
Seabird Cruise
Cruise from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis into Cape Cod Bay in search of alcids, loons,
gannets and sea ducks. We may also spot seals and other marine life.
Saturday, Novemb