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.
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Kathy Dia
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Dunback's grassy meadows, marsh, and woods provide excellent habitat for many less common winter species. Possible species include Hermit Thrush, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Purple Finch, Gray Catbird, Swamp Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barred Owl, and Winter Wren.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesA peaceful winter walk in Mount Auburn is always a pleasure and you never know what you might see. Sapsuckers and Red-breasted Nuthatches are regulars.
Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner (CANCELED due to the location being closed and weather)
Concord - Meriam's Corner 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesSo Sorry! The location is currently closed for construction. Even if we wanted to find a nearby spot to try, the weather will apparently be windy and a bit wet and it would not be a good evening to hear and see Woodcocks.
“Timberdoodles” kids’ Evening walk , Belmont (This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.)
Leader's ChoiceThis program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist. This walk is for kids aged 5-12 with an accompanying parent or parents. Group size is limited; contact Kathy Dia to register and for meeting place details at kdia@brooklinebirdclub.org. The American Woodcock is an unusual upland shorebird whose unique courtship display is really something to see! Join [...]
CANCELED Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord CANCELED
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesThis field trip is canceled due to weather.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesMount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesMount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesSpring Migrants at Minute Man NHP
Minute Man NHP - Hartwell Tavern 101-103 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United StatesJoin me at this wonderful birding spot which hosts many nesting species and migrants. Blue-winged Warbler, American Redstart, and Indigo Buntings are regular nesters. Each year brings a few surprises. In past years, around this date, these have included Bay-Breasted Warbler, Alder Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo, Kentucky Warbler, and both cuckoos. This is a one-mile walk [...]
RESCHEDULED to June 26 – Birds and Blanding’s Family Walk — A walk for kids ages 8+ with one or two accompanying adults
Please see the June 26 listing. We had to reschedule due to expected heavy rain.
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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