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.

  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

    Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

    Slow walk of about two miles on slightly hilly trails to check out year-round resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. With leaves off the trees, it should be easy to spot the birds that haven’t headed south, and perhaps some winter visitors. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Canceled for rain. Note that

  • Charles River Waltham (rescheduled from 2/15 and 2/22)

    Leader's Choice

    Join us for a 1 to 2 mile walk on paved paths. Generally waterbirds and various perching birds can be seen. Cosponsored with  Waltham Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club. Trip cancelled in case of rain or bad snow. Check with leader by email in advance if unsure. Conditions could be icy. Traction devices such

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

  • Gore Place, Waltham

    Watertown - Gore Place 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497

  • Charles River Path in Waltham

    Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    Stroll along an easy to walk paved path. Possible sightings include Wood Ducks, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Great Blue Heron. Cosponsored with Waltham :Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club.

  • Charles River Waltham – RESCHEDULED to 2/28

    Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    Delayed a week to Saturday, February 28 due to uncertainty about the weather.

  • CANCELLED Charles River Waltham

    Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.

  • Spring Bird Walk Along the Charles River in Waltham

    Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United States

    Cosponsored by Waltham Land Trust, BBC & Menotomy Bird Club and led by Emily Szczypek, member of all three organizations.  Migration is taking place so we could see Baltimore Orioles, Warbling Vireos, Warblers, Tree and or Rough-winged Swallows, and Osprey, as well as our resident Great Blue Herons, Red-tailed Hawks, and various song birds. Bring binoculars.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!


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