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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  • Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth

    Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Field Station Lot Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, United States

    This trip is for the marsh sparrows and White-eyed Vireo. This is the best spot in Massachusetts to observe both nesting marsh sparrows (Saltmarsh and Seaside) up close and personal.

  • Brook Farm Historic Site

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

    Join 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 flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk, though there are some rough patches. A water

  • Fenway Victory Gardens (Early Birders Series)

    Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

    Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit the Fenway Victory Gardens! Located in the Fenway neighborhood, the historic victory gardens offer an up-close and personal opportunity to search for resident birds and migratory warblers among the community gardening plots. Despite the urban setting, you’d be surprised at what you can find here! Expect

  • Horn Pond, Woburn

    Woburn - Horn Pond - Sturgis St 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, United States

    We’ll look out and listen for breeders that have settled into the Horn Pond area like Great Crested Flycatchers, Scarlet Tanagers, Wood Thrushes, Ovenbirds, Towhee, and others. Horn Pond has a great mix of deciduous, pine, marsh, and lake habitats that attract a variety of birds including song birds, water birds, birds of prey, and

  • Crane Wildlife Management Area, East Falmouth

    Falmouth - Crane WMA 754 Nathan Ellis Highway, Falmouth, MA, United States

    With CCBC leading. This unique grassland habitat is host to a rich variety of species, including Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, American Kestrel and possibly Blue Grosbeak. When we’re done at Crane, we can cross the road and scan Coonamessett Field for raptor activity. Those wishing to can continue on to Mass Audubon’s Ashumet Holly

  • Crane Beach, Ipswich

    Ipswich - Crane Beach 331 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Cosponsored by the ECOC. This two-mile walk in the sand is aimed at nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and Bank Swallows, as well as evening singers such as Whip-poor-wills. Be prepared for mosquitoes at sunset.

  • Myles Standish State Forest, Carver – Evening

    Carver - Myles Standish State Forest 181 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA, United States

    A serene way to end the day with Prairie Warblers and Hermit Thrushes reluctantly giving way to Eastern Whip-poor-wills and, perhaps, Northern Saw-whet Owls. Target endangered breeding species: Whip-poor-will.

  • Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge,White Pond Rd Entrance

    Assabet River NWR - White Pond Road White Pond Rd, Maynard, MA, United States

    Assabet River NWR contains a diverse mixture of pine and hardwood forest, old fields, and wetlands. We will walk 2-3 miles on even, well-maintained trails in search of warblers, raptors, flycatchers and a variety of other migrants and residents. Can be buggy – insect repellent recommended. We will plan on making a short drive to

  • Birding Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

    Wareham - Great Neck Wildlife MAS Sanctuary 226 Great Neck Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    We will walk about 2.5 miles on several of the trails through forests and fields with scenic views of Buzzards Bay and salt marshes. This walk will be cosponsored with Nasketucket Bird Club.

  • Mount Holyoke to the Quabbin

    Hadley - Skinner State Park 99 Old Mountain Rd, Hadley, MA, United States

    Join us for a series of short hikes as we search for Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Alder Flycatcher. Time will also be taken to enjoy the flora and fauna along the way.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!

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