Bird Walk in Franklin Park in Celebration of Black Birders Week

Boston - Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove Boston, MA, United States

Join nature photographer Michael Bryant, a.k.a. Nature Man Mike, Jeannine Laing of Franklin Park Tennis Association, and other park friends in celebrating the third annual Black Birders Week with a bird walk in Franklin Park. Beginners are encouraged to join us! Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available thanks [...]

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove Boston, MA, United States

We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Co-Leaders Mike Bryant, Stephen Baird, Sandy Bailey.  This trip is rescheduled from November [...]

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove Boston, MA, United States

This trip has been rescheduled for November 6.  All other details remain unchanged.

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United States

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 should be available midway. Loaner binoculars available upon request – please contact the leader to reserve a pair by Thursday, January 26. Beginners […]

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay, South Boston

South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

We will search for wintering ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. Dress warmly and be prepared for cold and wind. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Loaner binoculars available upon request – please contact the leader by Thursday, March 2. Port-a-potties should be available.

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

We will look for early spring migrants in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Co-Leaders Mike Bryant, Stephen Baird, Sandy Bailey.

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond **CANCELLED**

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

CANCELLED due to weather. Please join us next Sunday, May 7 at 8AM. We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, [...]

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.

RESCHEDULED – Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United States

This walk has been rescheduled from 1/28 with a new start time and leader.  Please see that listing for all details: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/deer-island-boston-harbor-winthrop-3/

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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