Birders:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS : MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2012
Boston Harbor Islands National Park is hosting a winter wildlife
cruise on Monday, January 16th, 2012 (MLKing day).
We will venture to the outer Harbor Islands, Hingham Bay and the Weir River estuary. The tour will be with guided rangers with the help of expert birders : Wayne Petersen, Bob Stymeist, and Tim Factor.
Cruise departs from both Quincy and Boston; Reservations are recommended. If you leave from Boston, you can reserve your tickets online, otherwise call Boston's Best Cruises at (617) 770-0040. Tickets cost $14 - $20 and include a complimentary beverage.
Past trips have recorded Snowy Owl, Harlequin Duck, Black Guillemot and Purple Sandpipers as well as all the regular waterfowl.
We hope you can join us.
Bob Stymeist
Winter Wildlife Cruise
Winter Wildlife Cruise
Description
Cruise the outer Harbor Islands, Hingham Bay and Weir River estuary.
Park rangers and experienced birders Bob Stymeist, Wayne Petersen, and Tim Factor will lead this winter wildlife tour. Past trips have recorded Snowy Owl, Harlequin Duck, Black Guillemot and Purple Sandpipers as well as all the regular waterfowl.
The boat is enclosed and heated, but there is plenty of deck space for the best viewing opportunities. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Boat departs from Quincy & Boston on the following schedule:
Depart Quincy at 10:00 AM, return at 2:30 PM
Depart Boston 11:00 AM, return at 2:00 PM
If departing from Boston, reservations are available online at the link below.
Park rangers and experienced birders Bob Stymeist, Wayne Petersen, and Tim Factor will lead this winter wildlife tour. Past trips have recorded Snowy Owl, Harlequin Duck, Black Guillemot and Purple Sandpipers as well as all the regular waterfowl.
The boat is enclosed and heated, but there is plenty of deck space for the best viewing opportunities. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Boat departs from Quincy & Boston on the following schedule:
Depart Quincy at 10:00 AM, return at 2:30 PM
Depart Boston 11:00 AM, return at 2:00 PM
If departing from Boston, reservations are available online at the link below.
When: 1/16/2012 Mon @ 10:00 am,11:00 am; Length: 4 Hrs 30 Minutes
Where: Non-Island Location
Accessibility: The vessel and docks meet ADA accessibility standards.
Program Fee
| Adult: | $20.00 |
| Children (age 3-11) | $14.00 |
| Children under 3 | Free |
| Family 4 pack | $50.00 |
| Seniors | $17.00 |
Tickets include one complimentary beverage. Groups that purchase 10 or more tickets from Boston's Best Cruises Group Coordinator, will get a check back for $4.00 per ticket for the non-profit organization of their choice. Call 617.770.0040 x102 to book a group.
If you would like the donation to support the park, please designate to Boston Harbor Island Alliance.
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