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.
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Birding 101
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Horn Pond, Woburn
Horn Pond, Woburn
Let's look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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POSTPONED TO APRIL 12 — Horn Pond, Woburn
POSTPONED TO APRIL 12 — Horn Pond, Woburn
Let's look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
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Brooks Estate, Medford
Brooks Estate, Medford
Let's see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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Birding Sketchcrawl–Spring Series
Birding Sketchcrawl–Spring Series
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 13.
Boston Nature Center
Boston Nature Center
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders. The trails are flat and easy to walk. BNC offers bathrooms [...]
RESCHEDULED – Horn Pond, Woburn
RESCHEDULED – Horn Pond, Woburn
Let's look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. We will be hiking up the mountain so please wear appropriate footwear. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
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CANCELLED – Mount Auburn Cemetery
CANCELLED – Mount Auburn Cemetery
Due to expected weather conditions this trips has been cancelled. Our apologies for the late notice.
Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton's Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway--let's see if we can find any black-crowned night herons and other species. Beginners as well as more experienced [...]
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.
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Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
We will walk one to two miles on easy trails through sanctuary woodlands and wetlands. (Small fee required if you are not a member of Mass Audubon.) Meet at the information board near the main parking lot. We will be looking for early migrants such as Pine and Palm warblers, swallows, and vocal residents such [...]
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species and is an excellent location for finding rarities. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders. The trails are [...]
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Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.
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Chandler Pond, Brighton
Chandler Pond, Brighton
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy.
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Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.
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Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
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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Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
We will look for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants in the northern section of Franklin Park, covering the Overlook Ruins, White Stadium, the Bear Dens, and the Playstead. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields and we’ll walk up to [...]
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Concord River Greenway & Lowell Cemetary
Concord River Greenway & Lowell Cemetary
We will focus on spring migrants that use the water of the Concord River and the trees of the Lowell Cemetery as they make their way to their northern breeding grounds. We will also look for birds that breed in this semi-restored riparian habitat. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners and those with limited [...]
Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
The Arboretum Park Conservancy, Arnold Arboretum, and the BBC are sponsoring this two-hour walk in the Bussey Brook area of the Arboretum. The walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced.
Watertown – Gore Place
Watertown – Gore Place
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497.
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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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation