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.
Week of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 11, 2025 -Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
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May 11, 2025 -Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
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 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.
Monday, May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 12, 2025 -Weston Station Pond Rookery
Weston Station Pond Rookery
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 13, 2025 -McLaughlin Woods
McLaughlin Woods
We will walk around McLaughlin Woods, looking mainly for warblers and other migrants.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 14, 2025 -Slow Birding at Revere Beach
Slow Birding at Revere Beach
Led by DCR Park Staff. Come observe the beautiful details of birds and their behaviors and share observations with others in the group. Pose questions and memories that observations elicit. Birds we may see include Piping Plover, Manx Shearwater, resident gulls, with Common Tern arriving by May. Suitable for adults and children 8 years+. Children
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 15, 2025 -Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
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May 15, 2025 -Evening Walk at Magazine Beach
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
Evening 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. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and
Friday, May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 16, 2025 -Friday Morning Emerald Necklace Birding at Olmsted Pk
Friday Morning Emerald Necklace Birding at Olmsted Pk
We will explore the Olmsted Park section of the Emerald Necklace looking for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants at Jamaica, Ward, Willow, and Leverett Ponds. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be a mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields. We’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. No
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 17, 2025 -Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
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May 17, 2025 -Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile on flat, easy terrain, for migrating or resident songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks and mosquitoes. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners 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. Limited number of loaner binoculars available.
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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