Field Trip
Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
Newton - Hammond Pond MA, United StatesHammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesCharles River, Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us for a walk along the paved path along the Charles River in Waltham. We hope to see spring warblers, Wood Ducks, Rough Wing Swallow, and Tree Swallows among others. Cosponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesBoston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden - Charles St. Entrance Charles St., Boston, MA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Evening Walk at Magazine Beach
Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesEvening walk to search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl and more. Plan for walking 1 to 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 [...]
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesChestnut Hill Reservoir
Chestnut Hill Reservoir 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United StatesWe will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails, looking for migrants, and checking the reservoir for ducks.
Franklin Park: Overlook Ruins, White Stadium & Bear Cages
Boston - Franklin Park Overlook Ruins MA, United StatesWe 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 […]
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!
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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting