Calendar of Field Trips / Events
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Arlington Reservoir
Arlington Reservoir
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area […]
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders […]
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1 field-trip-event,
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
We will watch the fall migration rise and fall at a suburban park location,over the span of seven weeks: Warblers give way to sparrows. Easy walk near garden plots, along the Charles, and through woods. Waterproof shoes recommended. Canceled if steady rain. Portapotty available.
1 field-trip-event,
Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are […]
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4 field-trips-events,
Outer Cape Cod
Outer Cape Cod
All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
Fenway Area Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
Fenway Area Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
We’ll explore and look for birds in the northern part of the Fenway area around the gardens and recently restored Muddy River, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect up to 2 miles of walking on easy flat trails (paved and unpaved). This beautiful and historical patch of green often attracts […]
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons and egrets. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations (617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov
1 field-trip-event,
King’s Beach – Swampscott/Lynn
King’s Beach – Swampscott/Lynn
Let's take a look at gulls! Gulls take 3 to 4 years to reach adult plumage. And in each year, there's a winter and a summer plumage. Which means, we get to see six to eight different versions of each species. And THAT is what makes gulls so much fun to identify! Free on-street parking. […]
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1 field-trip-event,
Plum Island
Plum Island
We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
1 field-trip-event,
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
We will watch the fall migration rise and fall at a suburban park location,over the span of seven weeks: Warblers give way to sparrows. Easy walk near garden plots, along the Charles, and through woods. Waterproof shoes recommended. Canceled if steady rain. Portapotty available.
2 field-trips-events,
Webinar: Sparrows!
Webinar: Sparrows!
It is time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join this webinar to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds of these fascinating birds of our fields and forests. We will cover most of the sparrows with records in Massachusetts. There will be an accompanying field trip for those interested (date is 10/13, rain date 10/14. […]
Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
A small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are […]
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3 field-trips-events,
Birding Sketchcrawl – Fall Series
Birding Sketchcrawl – Fall Series
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.
Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations
Nahanton Park, Newton and other nearby locations
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.
Cold Spring Park, Newton
Cold Spring Park, Newton
This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
3 field-trips-events,
Fresh Pond, Cambridge
Fresh Pond, Cambridge
A two mile walk on (mostly) paved paths around the pond. In addition to the “usual suspects”, we are likely to see some of the fall warblers, plus possibly a few of the Weird Ducks that have started to arrive.
Arlington Reservoir
Arlington Reservoir
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area […]
Squantum Point Park
Squantum Point Park
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders […]
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1 field-trip-event,
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
We will watch the fall migration rise and fall at a suburban park location,over the span of seven weeks: Warblers give way to sparrows. Easy walk near garden plots, along the Charles, and through woods. Waterproof shoes recommended. Canceled if steady rain. Portapotty available.
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4 field-trips-events,
Hellcat at Parker River NWR
Hellcat at Parker River NWR
During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons and egrets. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with adult chaperone. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations (617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov
3 field-trips-events,
Westborough WMA in Two Parts
Westborough WMA in Two Parts
Part 1: 7:30 AM -10:15 AM / Part 2: 10:30 AM -1:00 PM. We will hike at a slow pace through mild moderate trails in search of sparrows and other migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again meet at […]
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
Stony Brook Reservation Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
Stony Brook Reservation Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
We’ll explore and look for birds in the along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and […]
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1 field-trip-event,
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
Wednesday mornings at Nahanton Park, Newton
We will watch the fall migration rise and fall at a suburban park location,over the span of seven weeks: Warblers give way to sparrows. Easy walk near garden plots, along the Charles, and through woods. Waterproof shoes recommended. Canceled if steady rain. Portapotty available.
0 field-trips-events,
1 field-trip-event,
Hybrid BBC Fall Meeting: The Resplendent Quetzal
Hybrid BBC Fall Meeting: The Resplendent Quetzal
The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. This hybrid meeting will be hosted at the Harvard University Geologic Hall (24 Oxford Street, Cambridge) as well as via Zoom for those unable to attend live. Note that […]
1 field-trip-event,
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Explore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature Center.
2 field-trips-events,
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance
We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel paths in search of late fall sparrows. This is usually a good spot for Lincoln’s and Clay-colored Sparrows. We never know what else might show up. I will arrive early to listen for Great Horned Owls.
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders [...]
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1 field-trip-event,
Halloween Walk at Barrett’s Mill Farmland
Halloween Walk at Barrett’s Mill Farmland
This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel.
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!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting