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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Crooked Pond (New Date)

Boxford - Crooked Pond 209 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA, United States

Join us for the traditional BBC early spring walk at Crooked Pond--Bald Hill Reservation, for Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, and early spring migrants like Louisiana Waterthrush.. The trail is generally flat, muddy, and possibly icy. Dress warmly; walking sticks helpful.

Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club

North Quabbin Region 100 Main Street, Athol, MA, United States

Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.

Willard Brook State Forest (new date and start time)

Townsend - Willard Brook State Forest MA, United States

A brisk midweek walk along scenic Willard Brook and connecting trails in search of early migrants, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Pine Warbler, and other early arrivers, as well as resident Brown Creepers, thrushes, Purple Finches, and others. Terrain is rocky hillside, and the streambed can be muddy, snowy, wet, and icy. Boots, walking sticks, and warm [...]

Spring Migration at Fresh Pond

Cambridge - Fresh Pond - Lusitania Meadow entrance 615 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us in search of spring migrants of Fresh Pond Reservation! We'll observe and appreciate birds amidst their spring activities on an easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond, exploring a variety of habitats along the way. - Public Restrooms: Available at the Ranger Station located under the clock tower at 250 [...]

Gore Place, Waltham

Watertown - Gore Place 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, United States

We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497

Charles River Esplanade

Boston - Charles River Esplanade MA, United States

We will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available. Preregister on [...]

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Beginers specifically invited. Co-sponsored with Boston Birding Festival.

Fenway Victor Gardens (CANCELED)

Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

Sorry, this walk is canceled due to scheduling conflicts.

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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