Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden - Charles St. Entrance Charles St., Boston, MA, United States

This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary

Marblehead Neck MAS Sanctuary 98 Risley Road, Marblehead, MA, United States

We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden - Charles St. Entrance Charles St., Boston, MA, United States

This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary

Marblehead Neck MAS Sanctuary 98 Risley Road, Marblehead, MA, United States

We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden - Charles St. Entrance Charles St., Boston, MA, United States

This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

Westover Air Reserve Base for Grassland Birds

Westover Air Reserve Base 57 Patriot Ave., Chicopee, MA, United States

UPDATE: This trip is full, with a full waiting list. After a 3-year hiatus, Westover is again offering their very popular grassland birds tour. Our apologies for the late notice as we just recently received confirmation for the trip. A guided 1.25-mile tour to view one of the largest populations of Upland Sandpipers in New [...]

Martin Burns WMA, West Newbury

Newbury - Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance Orchard St, Newbury, MA, United States

We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 3 miles looking for breeding birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club. No restroom facilities.

Shore Birding around Boston

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. We will not be carpooling so participants must have their own cars.

Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations

Newton - Nahanton Park 507 Winchester St, Newton, MA, United States

We will search for sparrows and other fall migrants at Nahanton Park and a possible other location to be determined nearer the date of the trip.

BBC field trips are open to all participants. Unless otherwise stated, all trips are free to attend and do not need preregistration. You do not need to be a club member to attend, though we hope you will join. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.

We follow all policies of field trip location property owners and co-sponsoring organizations. These may include ongoing public health measures. 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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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting