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 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 3, 2026 -Brook Farm Historic Site
Brook Farm Historic Site
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
Monday, May 4, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
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May 6, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 7, 2026 -Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
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
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 8, 2026 -Millennium Park, West Roxbury
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May 8, 2026 -Bird with the BBC to Honor Dana Jewell and Ingeborg Burgaff
Bird with the BBC to Honor Dana Jewell and Ingeborg Burgaff
Space is limited - Registration required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bird-with-the-brookline-bird-club-to-honor-dana-jewell-and-ingeborg-burgaff-tickets-1982192622493?aff=oddtdtcreator Join the Brookline Bird Club and Friends of the Fells to spot migrating bird species as they travel back north amidst the warming spring weather. With the right conditions, we expect to see 10 species of warblers or more! This walk is in honor of Dana Jewell and
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 9, 2026 -Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
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May 9, 2026Pine Banks Park
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May 9, 2026 -Gore Place, Waltham
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May 9, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Join expert birder Mike Baird for a morning of birdwatching at the beautiful Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary! Located near the Merrimack River, this serene 22-acre sanctuary is a features diverse habitats such as forest, meadow, and wetland. You’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of bird species, from vibrant songbirds to majestic raptors, while
Pine Banks Park
Join Craig for a walk in Pine Banks which is often a good local spot for migration. Beginning birders are welcome. The walk will not be too strenuous, although the leader may optionally extend the walk to climb up a hill in the back of the park.
Gore Place, Waltham
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://goreplace.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35514
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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