Limited Mobility
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trials looking for birds and butterflies. Shorebirds and early fall migrants are expected. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Great Meadows NWR, Concord with Limited Mobility Option
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. This portion of the walk is about a half mile round trip on easy terrain. Those who wish to are invited to continue another one mile round trip to search for night-herons with Kathy. Those who don’t wish to walk further [...]
Plum Island
Beginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
CANCELLED – Cold Spring Park, Newton
Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled dur to expected rain.
NEW DATE – Winter Birds along the Concord River Greenway, Lowell
Lowell Cemetery 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, United StatesThe Concord River in winter can be a rich spot for birds as it tumbles and meanders toward its confluence with the Merrimack. We will look for wintering ducks and gulls that use the open water for feeding and we might even see a Bald Eagle. This walk is suitable for beginners and those with [...]
CHANGED TO 2/17 – Winter Birds along the Concord River Greenway, Lowell
Lowell Cemetery 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, United StatesThis walk has been rescheduled to 2/17
Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
Boston - Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, United StatesEnjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let's see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders.
Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesDue to anticipated weather conditions this trip has been cancelled.
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
Cambridge - Fresh Pond - TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, United StatesAn easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
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.
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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