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.
Week of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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May 5, 2024 -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.
Monday, May 6, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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May 7, 2024 -McLaughlin Woods
McLaughlin Woods
We will walk around McLaughlin Woods, looking mainly for warblers and other migrants.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024 -Boston Public Garden
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May 9, 2024 -Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
Boston Public Garden
This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.
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
Friday, May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024 -Millenium Park, West Roxbury
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May 10, 2024 -Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
Millenium Park, West Roxbury
One to two mile walk on good trails along the wetland and woods to look for migrants and resident birds.
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
Saturday, May 11, 2024
No events on this day.
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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!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation