Unless otherwise stated, BBC field trips and webinars are open to all participants and are free to attend. Most field trips do not need preregistration though all webinars do. While you do not need to be a club member to attend, we hope you will join us. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.
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Cliff Cook
Penguin Adventures in the Falkland Islands (cosponsored with Watertown Free Public Library)
Watertown - Public Library 123 Main Street, Watertown, United StatesJoin wildlife photographer Shawn Carey for a photographic journey through the Falkland Islands for a close up look at several species of penguins and tips for planning your own travels! Co-sponsored with the Watertown Free Public Library. For this program we will explore two locations on Saunders Islands, The Neck, which has three nesting penguin [...]
2025 Members Showcase
Bedford - John Glenn Middle School 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA, United StatesPlease join us for 2025 Members Night! Mark your calendar and save the evening of Saturday February 8, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM for our annual BBC Members Night to be held at the John Glenn Middle School at 99 McMahon Street in Bedford. This event is a chance for BBC members to [...]
Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United StatesThe middle of winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit [...]
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
We will look for wintering birds and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesStony Brook with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
Boston - Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place) 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United StatesWe’ll explore and look for early migrants and residents along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, [...]
Charles River Esplanade
Boston - Charles River Esplanade MA, United StatesWe will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available. Preregister on [...]
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesCharles River Esplanade
Boston - Charles River Esplanade MA, United StatesWe will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available. Preregister on [...]
Dunback Meadow, Lexington – SEE TRAIL CONDITIONS NOTE
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United StatesOur target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. As of midday on Friday 5/22 some trails were flooded and many were quite muddy. The trip will go ahead with an abbreviated route. Boots strongly recommended.
We follow all policies of field trip location property owners and co-sponsoring organizations. Some participants may choose to wear a face mask for health purposes. We support their right to do so.
We hope to see you out birding soon!
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