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
Great Meadows NWR, Concord with Limited Mobility Option
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. This portion of the walk is about a half mile round trip on easy terrain. Those who wish to are invited to continue another one mile round trip to search for night-herons with Kathy. Those who don’t wish to walk further [...]
Nighthawks at Minute Man NHP
We will begin with a pleasant one-mile walk on graded paths and boardwalks observing locally nesting species, various flycatchers, and possibly some early fall migrants. The walk will culminate with a search for migrating Common Nighthawks. Limited to 25 participants. Please register by emailing leader.
Ricci Field Conservation Land, Lincoln MA
Lincoln - Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, United StatesThis is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, White-crowned and Lincoln’s as well as other migrants and raptors. This will be a two-mile walk. A scope may be helpful if you are comfortable carrying one.
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
Concord - Meriam's Corner 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesAmerican Woodcocks are regular visitors to the fields of Minute Man NHP each spring. Listen and watch for this unusual bird's courtship display. We will walk about 1/2 mile on boardwalk and wide trail but woodcocks can often be heard and seen from the parking lot and participants may elect to stay in that area.
“Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont
The American Woodcock is an unusual upland shorebird whose unique courtship display is really something to see! Join us as we listen and look for woodcocks and other nocturnal creatures. Bring a kid and bring your enthusiasm! Be sure to dress for the weather because we will stand in place for a bit to listen for [...]
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will look for early migrants, waterfowl, and waders. Due to recent flooding, tall, waterproof boots are needed for this walk. Water is 6-8" in some places. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
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 StatesLate Spring Migrants at Minute Man NHP, Lincoln.
Minute Man NHP - Hartwell Tavern 101-103 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United StatesJoin me at this undiscovered birding spot which hosts many nesting species and late 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, and both cuckoos. This is a one-mile walk on [...]
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