Venture out of the Monadnock Region this winter to witness a murder…of crows, that is. Join fellow Corvid enthusiasts Dan Gardoqui and Phil Brown in the urban wilds of downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts, where we’ll observe the massive winter roost of American Crows, which draws nearly 20,000 birds each night. Afterward, we may continue the conversation over food and drink (optional).

This Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet on Thursday, January 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Storrow Park in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Snow date: February 4.

Cost: $20 for Harris Center supporters / $25 for all others.

Space is limited, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about registration, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information, including questions about accessibility, contact Phil Brown.

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Lead with Nature.

Dan Gardoqui is a bird-curious mammal with a playful, engaging demeanor and over 30 years of experience in bird language and wildlife tracking. He is a Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered Maine Guide, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College and the University of New Hampshire. Dan was the science and audio editor for What the Robin Knows and is well-known for his uncanny bird mimicry skills and his Learn a Bird series on YouTube. He currently runs Lead with Nature, which offers nature-based consulting, training, and guide services.

Phil Brown is Bird Conservation Director at the Harris Center. Along with leading many local field trips, Phil is a birding and natural history tour guide for both The Dreamcatchers and Lead with Nature. In addition to connecting people to the natural world, Phil’s work for the Harris Center includes managing the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory and conservation projects focused on American Kestrels and Broad-winged Hawks. Phil lives in Hancock with his family.