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Wednesday, September 2

Migration of the Common Nighthawk

Description

Every fall, Common Nighthawks make an extraordinary journey south to Central America. Witness the action from a potentially surprising but reliably active location as nighthawks zoom through the early-evening air at this Millbury parking lot, fueling up on flying insects before continuing their long migration. Learn about nighthawk adaptations, ecology, and feeding behavior from a knowledgeable naturalist, then watch the spectacle unfold overhead.

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When
  • Wed, Sep 02, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Who

Adults

Cost
  • Adult Members $12
  • Adult Nonmembers $16

Instructors

  • Mass Audubon Staff

Instructions

Meet at the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley parking lot in Millbury. Expect to stand and move on a paved surface. Bring binoculars if you have them and consider a chair for comfortable sky-watching.