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.
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]
The BBC has chartered a private pelagic trip from Plymouth out to deep waters off Stellwagen Bank and beyond. This trip is cosponsored with the South Shore Bird Club and the Cape Cod Bird Club.
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR. There are decent bathrooms at lot 1 where we start. Beginners welcome! Late arrivers can phone John at 781 859 9450 to find out [...]
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leaders if you are unsure.
We don't know what we will find and what condition the beach will be in. Just seems like a good time to plan a trip. We will walk up and donw the beach a mile or more. We may have to traverse deep snow to get out there. Might be messy conditions on the beach [...]
Offered by the Cape Cod Bird Club! and co-sponsored by Brookline Bird Club. We’ll be sorting through large rafts of wintering waterfowl, looking out for Great Cormorant and possibly alcids. We’ll then head over to the fields by the campground to check for Horned Lark and other passerines. We’ll follow up with visits to the [...]
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leaders if you are unsure.
This walk is intended to welcome new members. If you consider yourself a new member, you are especially invited. Even if you aren't a new member, we're happy to have you if you want to join in. Beginners welcome and encouraged This location always offers an interesting variety of land and water birds. Dress very [...]
Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.
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