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.

NEW DATE – Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Salisbury Beach State Reservation

We will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available. THIS TRIP WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 14.

Cape Ann

Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Plum Island

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

We will explore various parts of the Parker River NWR in search of warblers. Note than entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury.

Newbury - Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance Orchard St, Newbury, MA, United States

We will walk the three-mile loop. No restroom facilities.

Plum Island

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

We will explore various locations on the Refuge in search of breeding birds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Shorebirds, Herons, Swallows, & More at Parker River NWR

Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

Shorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

Shore Birding around Boston

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. Please be prepared for mosquitoes at our first two stops.

Plum Island

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

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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