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.
Zack Weber
Woodcocks at Alewife
Cambridge - Alewife Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWe will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing,or at least hearing, the American Woodcock's mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Walk of less than a mile mostly or entirely on flat, paved walkways. No restrooms. Easily accessible from the Alewife MBTA station.
CANCELLED – Woodcocks at Alewife
Cambridge - Alewife Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled due to unfavorable expected wind conditions.
North Wachusett Reservoir
We will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will cover a few miles on foot while also enjoying other species that we may encounter along the way. If there is interest, we will also extend the search to a second site in Sterling. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.
Shaw Farm
We will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will walk for a mile or so for the sparrow, and then participants can decide if they wish to join for some general birding in the adjacent forest. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.
Join the Massachusetts Young Birders Club at Cumberland Farms, Halifax
Halifax - Cumberland Farms - River St 10 River St, Halifax, MA, United StatesJoin us at Cumberland Farms in Halifax on Saturday, June 15 for a family friendly bird walk with Mass Young Birders and the Brookline Bird Club! We will be exploring the 'Cumbies' area in search of breeding birds including some infrequent nesters such as the state listed species of concern Eastern Meadowlark. As we walk, [...]
Woodcocks at Alewife
Cambridge - Alewife Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWe will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the American Woodcock's mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Walk of less than a mile mostly or entirely on flat, paved walkways. No restrooms. Easily accessible from the Alewife MBTA station.
Woodcocks at Alewife
Cambridge - Alewife Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWe will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing, or at least hearing, the American Woodcock's mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Walk of less than a mile mostly or entirely on flat, paved walkways. No restrooms. Easily accessible from the Alewife MBTA station.
North Wachusett Reservoir
Sterling - North Wachusett Reservoir - Gate 36 60 West Boylston Street, Sterling, MA, United StatesWe will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will cover a few miles on foot while also enjoying other species that we may encounter along the way. If there is interest, we will also extend the search to a second site in Sterling. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.
Shaw Farm
Sutton - Shaw Farm Shaw Lane, Sutton, MA, United StatesWe will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will walk for a mile or so for the sparrow, and then participants can decide if they wish to join for some general birding in the adjacent forest. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.
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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