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Friends of Monomoy

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Upcoming Events

The Friends of Monomoy partner with the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF) sponsoring bird walks on Morris Island and other conservation and nature related programs. The Guided Bird Walks are $10 for members of the Friends of Monomoy, $15 for non-members. All other events are free. The trail system for the Bird Walks is flat and sandy however there is steep hill at the beginning of the trailhead. 

  • Jan 01, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Jan 01, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join Mary Hake, retired National Park Service wildlife biologist, to greet the first sunrise of 2026 over the open waters and sand spits of Morris Island. After sunrise, enjoy a guided 1–1.5 mile hike in search of winter birds and other wildlife.
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  • Jan 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jan 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chatham, 425 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join CCF in welcoming 2026 with a free guided walk along our Frost Fish Creek Trail. CCF joins other Cape conservation groups in #FirstDayHikesCapeCod every January 1st. Event is free but registration is required.
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  • Jan 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Jan 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Chatham, 425 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join CCF in welcoming 2026 with a free guided walk along our Frost Fish Creek Trail. CCF joins other Cape conservation groups in #FirstDayHikesCapeCod every January 1st. Event is free but registration is required.
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  • Jan 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Jan 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join John Hanlon, naturalist and Friends of Monomoy board member, for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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  • Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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    Speaker: Julie Baca, CCF Director of Land Stewardship Learn about our ongoing habitat restoration projects. Particular focus will be on CCF's collaboration with a host of partners to examine restoration opportunities at Frost Fish Creek.
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  • Feb 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Feb 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join John Hanlon, naturalist and Friends of Monomoy board member, for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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  • Feb 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Feb 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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    Speaker: Elijah Valentine, CCF Land Stewardship Technician Curious about amphibians you might see or hear this spring? This webinar explores the lifecycle of these interesting animals, their vernal pool habitat and native species found on Cape Cod. Kids between 10 - 100 are welcome!
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  • Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join John Hanlon, naturalist and Friends of Monomoy board member, for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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  • Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join John Hanlon, naturalist and Friends of Monomoy board member, for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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  • Dec 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Dec 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join John Hanlon, naturalist and Friends of Monomoy board member, for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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Seen During December Bird Walk

Waterfowl:

Common Eider

White-winged Scoter

Common Merganser

Bufflehead

Canada Goose

Common Loon

Double Crested Cormorant

Landbirds:

Snow Bunting

Black-Capped Chickadee

American Robin

Tufted Titmouse

White Breasted Nuthatch

Yellow Rumped Warbler

American Goldfinch

Gulls:

Herring Gull

Black-backed Gull

 

Mammals:

Coyote 

Grey Seal

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