BBC Donation to Friends of Parker River NWR Purple Martin Legacy Project
The BBC is pleased to announce its donation of $250 to support the Purple Martin Legacy Project at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Friends of the Parker River NWR initiated this worthy
Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is proud to announce that we have renamed our Young Birder’s Scholarship as the Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship, in honor of one of our club’s most important and most inspiring leaders.
Snowy Owl Film Project
A Snowy Owl Comes to Cape Ann was created by Kim Smith for young people during this at-home school time (and adult Snowy lovers, too!). Please share with kids you know who may be
Update on Young Birder Scholarships
Updated April 26,2020: The BBC is sorry to announce that National Audubon has cancelled all 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, so that our two Young Birder Scholarship recipients, May Adams and
Help Us Archive Old Trips!
The Brookline Bird Club has almost 80 years of field trip reports that we’d like to add to eBird. As one of the oldest bird clubs in the United States, our archive of field
A Look Back to 1918
The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,
BBC Donation to Friends of Parker River NWR Purple Martin Legacy Project
The BBC is pleased to announce its donation of $250 to support the Purple Martin Legacy Project at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Friends of the Parker River NWR initiated this worthy
Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is proud to announce that we have renamed our Young Birder’s Scholarship as the Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship, in honor of one of our club’s most important and most inspiring leaders.
Snowy Owl Film Project
A Snowy Owl Comes to Cape Ann was created by Kim Smith for young people during this at-home school time (and adult Snowy lovers, too!). Please share with kids you know who may be
Update on Young Birder Scholarships
Updated April 26,2020: The BBC is sorry to announce that National Audubon has cancelled all 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, so that our two Young Birder Scholarship recipients, May Adams and
Help Us Archive Old Trips!
The Brookline Bird Club has almost 80 years of field trip reports that we’d like to add to eBird. As one of the oldest bird clubs in the United States, our archive of field
A Look Back to 1918
The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,
BBC Donation to Friends of Parker River NWR Purple Martin Legacy Project
The BBC is pleased to announce its donation of $250 to support the Purple Martin Legacy Project at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Friends of the Parker River NWR initiated this worthy
Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is proud to announce that we have renamed our Young Birder’s Scholarship as the Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarship, in honor of one of our club’s most important and most inspiring leaders.
Snowy Owl Film Project
A Snowy Owl Comes to Cape Ann was created by Kim Smith for young people during this at-home school time (and adult Snowy lovers, too!). Please share with kids you know who may be
Update on Young Birder Scholarships
Updated April 26,2020: The BBC is sorry to announce that National Audubon has cancelled all 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, so that our two Young Birder Scholarship recipients, May Adams and
Help Us Archive Old Trips!
The Brookline Bird Club has almost 80 years of field trip reports that we’d like to add to eBird. As one of the oldest bird clubs in the United States, our archive of field
A Look Back to 1918
The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,
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Evening Walk at Minute Man NHP
This area is great for late migrants and nesting species. Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Cedar Waxwing are regulars. Alder Flycatcher and Common Nighthawks are possible. This is a one-mile walk on paved paths and boardwalk. Insect repellent suggested.
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Pop-up Prothonotary Warbler Trip (register please) at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
This is a pop-up field trip to try for the Prothonotary Warbler that has been at Great Meadows for more than a week now. Please register by emailing the trip leader to avoid too large a group. No guarantee the bird will still be there but that will be our focus. It's a great birding
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Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Our target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.
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Black Birders Week Field Trip! Scarboro Pond/Franklin Park
Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate Black Birders Week with us on a 2-mile trip on paved paths looking for late migrants, ducks, and resident birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ as well as experienced birders encouraged and welcomed. Cosponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association,
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Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
Discover a quiet hotspot with miles of trails and a lot of birds! The diversity of habitats in and around Weston Station Pond make it a great spot to look for migrants in May ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if it's