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.
Kathy Dia
Field Trips / Events from this organizer
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Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States -
Spring 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 [...]
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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.
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Bobolinks at Farm Meadow, Lincoln
Lincoln - Farm Meadow Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, United StatesAn opportunity to see Bobolinks, a declining and unique species, displaying and singing in their breeding habitat, possibly with fledglings! In addition to Bobolinks, possible species include Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush, Pileated Woodpecker, and maybe an Alder Flycatcher if we're lucky! This is about a 1.5 mile walk circling the hayfield where the Bobolinks breed, and up [...]
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Birds and Blanding’s Family Walk — A walk for kids ages 8+ with one or two accompanying adults (Rescheduled from May 31)
At our meeting spot, special guest Dr. Bryan Windmiller of Zoo New England will talk about the endangered Blanding's turtles that call Great Meadows home. Then we will head out to see what turtles, birds, and mammals and other wildlife we can observe on the refuge. This walk is intended for kids ages 8+ with [...]
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Pine Hill Road Grassland
Lancaster - Pine Hill Road Grasslands Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United StatesIn June, this wonderfully preserved grassland is alive with the songs of breeding Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, which are state listed as endangered species. Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, and American Kestrels nest regularly here as well. A mile walk on level grade; can be dry so bring water.
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Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trails looking for shorebirds, ducks, wading birds, rails, and nesting songbirds. This is also a great time to look for butterflies and other interesting insects. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair!
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Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk slowly along the dike looking for rails, shorebirds, and wading birds. The we will continue to an adjacent site where we have permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. On our return, we will look for migrating Common Nighthawks! Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available; [...]
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Afternoon Bird Walk at Fruitlands
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesAs part of the Trustees's event at Fruitlands called Flying Into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2025, Kathy Dia from the BBC will lead a bird walk from 2 to 3:30pm. The event includes a falconry demonstration but that part of the day's activities is already sold out. There will also be [...]
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Barretts Mill Farmland
Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United StatesThis is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair!
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation