Quabbin Reservoir

Quabbin Reservoir - Gate 10 235 Daniel Shays Hwy, Pelham, MA, United States

Join Glenn on a 5-to-6-mile walk through a very birdy area with species ranging from Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-headed Vireo, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, and lots of stuff in between. (Maybe a moose or a bobcat!) Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

CANCELLED – Birch Hill WMA

Royalston - Birch Hill WMA Royalston, MA, United States

Cancelled due to predicted weather.

Squantum – Quincy

Quincy - Squantum - Mosswetusset Hummock Quincy, MA, United States

This trip will focus on migrant shorebirds which are starting to filter into this area after their short breeding season in the northern regions of the continent. A few noteworthy breeding birds also inhabit the area including Saltmarsh Sparrows and American Oystercatchers. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird [...]

Squantum – Quincy

Quincy - Squantum - Mosswetusset Hummock Quincy, MA, United States

We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Mosswetusset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide around 10:00 am, we'll try checking the high tide roosts for shorebirds as well. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield

Marshfield - Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, United States

Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8: Outer Cape Cod

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8. All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

RESCHEDULED: Outer Cape Cod

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 7 TO SUNDAY OCTIOBER 8. All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Leader’s Choice–South of Boston

Leader's Choice - South of Boston

The trip leader will monitor recent sightings and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader after November 19 for details on the meeting time and location. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Scituate to Plymouth

Pembroke - Stop & Shop 125 Church St, Pembroke, MA, United States

A total of 70 species is routine on this trip. We should be able to find a combination of land birds, freshwater ducks, and ocean birds with relatively little driving. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Timberdoodles in Stoughton

Stoughton - Bird Street Conservation Area 85 Bird St, Stoughton, MA, United States

Come watch American Woodcock display behavior. Water-resistant shoes helpful, but not needed.

BBC field trips are open to all participants. Unless otherwise stated, all trips are free to attend and do not need preregistration. You do not need to be a club member to attend, though we hope you will join. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.

We follow all policies of field trip location property owners and co-sponsoring organizations. These may include ongoing public health measures. 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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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting