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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Field Trip
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, CambridgeGreat Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, ConcordWe will cover most of the refuge on flat and easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. A large variety of species can be seen here. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
Harvard - Oxbow NWR Tank Rd, HarvardWe will walk around three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrants and residents. Possibility of spring flooding in the area - check BBC website for late cancellation. Steady rain also cancels walk.
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners and BIPOC 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. Loaner binoculars available.
Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, MattapanJoin us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. [...]
Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
Weston - Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd, WestonDiscover a quiet hotspot with miles of trails and a lot of birds! The diversity of habitats in and around Weston Station Pond make it a great spot to look for migrants in May ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if it's [...]
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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