Birding 101
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, TopsfieldWe 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 [...]
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 [...]
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum - Peter's Hill Gate 99 Bussey St, BostonA 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.
Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
Dracut - Yapp Farm 650 Marsh Hill Road, DracutJoin us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these [...]
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!
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