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.

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington

Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.

Boston – Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) MA

We will look for early spring migrants in Franklin Park. Beginners, BIPOC, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ are welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association. Accessibility: For access needs, contact Michealle at mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org or text 617-448-0796.

Blue Hills

Blue Hills - Chickatawbut off Randolph MA

This trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and early-arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.

Blue Hills Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow

Blue Hills - Burma Road 1361 Brush Hill Rd, Hyde Park

We are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock's mating flight, and sometimes its mating display. We will hike 1 mile on a flat trail that may be wet.

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Please note, 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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