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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Parker River NWR on Bike

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Summer Solstice Walk

Leader's Choice

Celebrate the beginning of summer by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

Autumnal Equinox Walk

Leader's Choice

Celebrate the beginning of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

New Year’s Day Birding — Newburyport and Vicinity

Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United States

Join us on our annual New Year’s Day birding trip! We may also venture on to Cape Ann. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Birding Sketch crawl–Winter Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch in locations around Essex County. All artistic levels welcome. Bring your own sketching materials and other creature comforts. Contact leader for details no later than 7 PM January 30.

Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

Leader's Choice

The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

Birding Sketch Crawl–Spring Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. All artistic levels welcomed. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 10.

Parker River NWR on Bike

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

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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