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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CANCELLED – Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity

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

DUE TO EXPECTED EXTREME COLD THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

NEW DATE – Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Salisbury Beach State Reservation

We will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available. THIS TRIP WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 14.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington

Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School Entrance 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United States

We will look for wintering birds, including raptors.

Cape Ann

Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.

Newburyport and Vicinity

Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United States

In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

South Boston – Castle Island

South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

Join us on a free joint BBC-Boston Nature Center bird walk to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban setting that is a favorite habitat for many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. We will search for wintering alcids, loons [...]

NEW DATE – Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United States

We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. NOTE: This walk has been rescheduled from 1/28 with a new start time and leader.

RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham

Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United States

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 13 Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with [...]

RESCHEDULED – Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United States

This walk has been rescheduled from 1/28 with a new start time and leader.  Please see that listing for all details: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/deer-island-boston-harbor-winthrop-3/

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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!

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