Celebrate Black Birders Week
Sunday May 26 – Saturday June 1, 2024
Black Birders Week is a week-long series of virtual and in-person events to promote equitable access to nature, to highlight Black nature enthusiasts, and to increase the visibility of Black birders, who face unique challenges and dangers when they are engaged in outdoor activities. Full information is available on their website.
The Brookline Bird Club is co-sponsoring three programs in celebration of Black Birders Week 2024!
- Sunday May 26, Franklin Park – Scarborough Pond, 8:00-10:00 AM
- Saturday June 1, Magazine Beach Park, Cambridge, 8:00-10:00 AM
- Saturday June 1, Neponset Greenway, Mattapan to Milton, 8:30-11:00 AM
All are FREE programs, no Registration required!
Please visit out BBC Field Trips page for more detailed information on each.
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Fresh Pond, Cambridge
Cambridge - Fresh Pond - TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, United StatesAn easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers. Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows, Juncos).
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RESCHEDULED Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond (Early Birders Series) RESCHEDULED to next Saturday 11/14
Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) MA, United StatesThis trip has been rescheduled due to the weather. It is now schedule for Saturday 11/14. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/franklin-park-scarboro-pond-early-birders-series-rescheduled-from-11-7/ Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Franklin Park! Located in Roxbury, Boston’s largest open space is home to a plethora of natural features, including miles of trails, playing fields, a pond, and [...]
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. Cosponsored by [...]
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RESCHEDULED to 11/15 Arlington Reservoir with Arlington Open Space Committee and Arlington Reservoir Committee RESCHEDULED to 11/15
Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesDue to expected rain, we are rescheduling this walk to November 15, same time and place.
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Millennium Park
Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat. A water bottle, water proof clothing including a hat, gloves, and trail shoes are recommended. [...]