Plum Island

Beginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.

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.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord

We will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord

Join us as we walk on easy paths around the refuge impoundments in hopes of finding fall migrants such as waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

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.

Cold Spring Park, Newton

An easy walk on flat trails. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Cosponsored with the Newton Conservators.

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove Boston, MA, United States

We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Co-Leaders Mike Bryant, Stephen Baird, Sandy Bailey.  This trip is rescheduled from November [...]

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove Boston, MA, United States

This trip has been rescheduled for November 6.  All other details remain unchanged.

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.

Cape Anne

Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.

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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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting