Discover the wonderful world of warbler. Warblers are among the most beautiful birds, but also challenging to identify. We’ll explore the fascinating world of these tiny migrants, from their amazing colors to their complex songs, behaviors, and habitats.

Learn practical tips for identifying warblers in the field, including how to recognize key visual field marks, understand habitat preferences, and distinguish similar-looking species. We’ll also dive into the art of birding by ear, helping you decode their songs.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

May TBD

Spring migration has begun, and beautiful colorful birds will soon be hiding behind leaves up in the trees. They will be singing pretty songs so it’s possible to identify them by sound even if you can’t spot them.

June TBD, 2026

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

This month is Members' Night! Members (YOU!) will have a chance to share photos, stories, or anything bird related and have a chance to take part in what makes birding so wonderful.  

Wednesday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Starring Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson, this fun and quirky film is based on the true story of Brad Harris and Stu Preissler’s 1998 Big Year. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

Presented by Justin Barrett

Each winter, birders across Massachusetts brave the cold to take part in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)— one of the longest-running community science project in North America. Hear highlights from recent counts, surprising species sightings, and stories from the field that reveal how local observations are shaping global bird conservation.