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.

Brook Farm Historic Site

Boston - Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St, Boston, MA, United States

Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, flycatchers & kingbirds, grosbeaks, herons, kingfishers, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, sparrows & juncos, swallows & swifts, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. [...]

Millennium Park

Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include blackbirds, bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, grosbeaks, herons, kingfishers, kinglets, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to [...]

Plum Island

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

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.

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

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 [...]

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons, and egrets. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars [...]

Cold Spring Park, Newton

Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

An easy walk on flat trails. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park

Winthrop - Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, United States

Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds.Target species include blackbirds, brant, dunlin, eagles, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, kinglets, loons, mergansers, owls, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens and crows, sandpipers, sapsuckers, scaup, scoters, sparrows & juncos, terns, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this [...]

The Quiet Beauty of Birding at Winthrop Beach

Winthrop - DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation - Sturgis St 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States

Join DCR park staff for a leisurely walk across sandy stretches and areas of loose rocks at this Massachusetts State Reservation, a well-known hot spot for birdwatching. We'll be on the lookout for shorebirds, waterbirds, and gulls. Binoculars are recommended. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by [...]

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park

Winthrop - Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, United States

Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds.Target species include blackbirds, brant, dunlin, eagles, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, kinglets, loons, mergansers, owls, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens and crows, sandpipers, sapsuckers, scaup, scoters, sparrows & juncos, terns, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this [...]

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We hope to see you out birding soon!


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