Join us for the traditional BBC early spring walk at Crooked Pond--Bald Hill Reservation, for Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, and early spring migrants like Louisiana Waterthrush.. The trail is generally flat, muddy, and possibly icy. Dress warmly; walking sticks helpful.

Co-sponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the […]

We will hike at an easy pace through easy to moderate trails in search of early spring arrivals in a variety of marsh, field, and woodland habitats. We will check the ponds and marsh for any migrant ducks and swallows. We will hike the eastern trails until 9:45, take a short break at the parking […]

We will walk approximately 1.5 miles along an old railbed and through forest to the nearby marsh. Possible early spring migrants seen and heard during this evening walk include Marsh Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail, and American Woodcocks. We may witness Rusty Blackbirds staging to roost at one of the largest east coast flyways for this […]

Led by DCR Park Staff. Come observe the beautiful details of birds and their behaviors and share observations with others in the group. Pose questions and memories that observations elicit. Birds we may see include Piping Plover, Manx Shearwater, resident gulls, with Common Tern arriving by May. Suitable for adults and children 8 years+. Children […]

We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds.

Join the BBC for a brisk midweek walk along scenic Willard Brook and connecting trails in search of early migrants, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Pine Warbler, and other early arrivers, as well as resident Brown Creepers, thrushes, Purple Finches, and others. Terrain is rocky hillside, and the streambed can be muddy, snowy, wet, and icy. Boots, […]

We will walk about three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Rain cancels walk.

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This small park is a top eBird hotspot for a reason! There […]