Win a Free Pair of Binoculars – Migration Madness Membership Drive
To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club once again has a special offer for any new member joining the club from April 15 through May 31, 2026!
This special program recognizes the high number of trips the BBC offers during spring peak migration and the large number of participants, both members and non-members, who enjoy the joy of spring birding.
All new members who join during this period will have their name entered in a special drawing to win a pair of Nikon binoculars or one of three BBC baseball hats. The drawing will take place by June 7, and the winner will be announced on the BBC website.
Hint – a BBC membership makes a great gift!
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Contest Rules:
- Eligible new members must join during the period April 15, 2026 through May 31, 2026
- For the purpose of the contest, an eligible new member is someone who was neither a member during 2025 nor joined or rejoined during 2026 prior to April 15, 2026.
- Any category of membership is eligible.
- Eligible contestants must submit payment for the membership during the contest period. Credit card payments and checks must clear by June 7.
- Only one entry permitted per person.
- We will select the winner randomly after May 31 and no later than June 7.
- The winner will be announced on the Brookline Bird Club website – www.brooklinebirdclub.org
- The winner receives a pair of Nikon Prostaff P3 binoculars. Runner up prizes are three BBC baseball hats
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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. [...]
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Delaney WMA in Stow
Stow - Delaney WMA Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, United StatesDelaney WMA in Stow is an Important Bird Area with a variety of habitats, including a shallow lake, a slow-running stream and a marsh, all bordered by mixed conifer/deciduous forest. We’ll go for a slow-paced 2-to-3 mile walk along trails with moderate terrain changes to see how many species we can find.
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Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
Saugus - Bear Creek Sanctuary (WINWaste) 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA, United StatesBear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather. [...]
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR. There are decent bathrooms at lot 1 where we start. Beginners welcome! Late arrivers can phone John at 781 859 9450 to find out [...]
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Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond (Early Birders Series) Rescheduled from 11/7
Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) MA, United StatesJoin 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 plenty of birds! Here we will look for all sorts of songbirds, including late fall migrants and early winterers. Whether [...]