Field Trip: Rockland Breakwater

The Rockland Breakwater is an inviting place to bird in winter if temperature, tides, and wind cooperate. A walk out on the Breakwater takes you into the middle of Rockland Harbor to where the sea birds can be found. In winter, it is a great spot for Purple Sandpipers, loons, grebes, scoters, Common Goldeneyes, Black Guillemots, and sea ducks.

Navigating the uneven and widely spaced granite blocks requires concentration, so we highly recommend you be stable on your feet for this walk, and wear sturdy boots. Dress warmly as the sea breeze in February is cold!

All are welcome! To sign up, please send an email to Mael Glon (

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) with your name and phone number.

Our trip leader will meet you in the Breakwater parking lot at the end of Samoset Road at 9 am. Depending on time and interest, we may continue our walk onto the adjacent Samoset grounds. In case of inclement weather, we’ll reschedule to Sunday, Feb. 9, or cancel if it is a longer weather event.