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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. Proceeds go to supporting the Monomoy Refuge. 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. 

What was seen on the Winter Solstice Walk

406 birds of 26 different species

  • Small flocks of yellow-rumped warblers

  • Huge swirling flocks of American robins and European starlings

  • Wintering ducks including:

    • Long-tailed Duck

    • Buffleheads

    • White-winged Scoter

    • Common Loon in Stage Harbor

    • Cooper’s Hawk

    • Red-tailed Hawk

Upcoming Events

  • 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 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Feb 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chatham, 702 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Speaker: Lisa Sette, Center for Coastal Studies Co-sponsored with Friends of Monomoy National Wildlife Reserve What do people ask most about Cape Cod’s grey seals, and what does the science actually say? Lisa Sette will break down the most frequently asked questions.
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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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  • Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Monomoy National Wildlife Visitor Center, 791 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Many waterfowl and other birds call Cape Cod home for the winter making winter on the Cape one of the best times of the year for bird watching. The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is their "Florida". John will be talking about the different birds you can see at the refuge today.
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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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