This Mass Audubon program takes place at Edith Wharton Park.
Spend a relaxing evening searching the sky for migrating nighthawks. Watch for these beautiful aerial acrobats catching insects on the wing as they make their long migration to South America. This program offers a calm evening with great views and no walking required. Bring your lawn chair and binoculars and enjoy an evening with the birds.
- Meet in front of the entrance to Edith Wharton Park, which is located on Laurel Lake Road in Lenox, MA. Park on the dirt shoulder, where the guide will be visible in a blue uniform at the park entrance. For directions and more information, visit this webpage.
- This program covers less than 0.3 miles and is largely stationary, so bringing a lawn chair is recommended. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us. Dress for the forecasted weather.
- Bug spray is recommended. This program ends about 30 minutes after sunset; bring a flashlight if you’d like extra illumination on the way back to the parking area as it begins to get dark.
- Your guide will email you about 24 hours in advance of your program with any updates about your program, such as trail conditions.
- Pre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website.
Questions? Contact Mass Audubon:
Photo of Nighthawk by Connor Charchuk/Audubon Photography Awards
