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, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
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April 26, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 26, 2026 -Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
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April 26, 2026 -Millennium Park
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April 26, 2026 -Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
Be prepared for a three-mile walk. Our target birds will be Pileated Woodpecker, Winter Wren and a variety of warblers including Louisiana Waterthrush. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain. Please contact the leader the night before if the forecast is for inclement weather. We will walk into the Holly Pond loop
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Cosponsored by the ECOC. We will likely walk 3 or 4 miles on mostly flat trails through sanctuary woodlands and wetlands. Be prepared for some trails being wet, muddy, or rutted. Also take precautions against ticks. There is a small fee required if you are not a member of Mass Audubon. We will be looking
Millennium Park
Joint with Mass Audubon BNC. 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 welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners and BIPOC welcomed and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Cosponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Westboro Wildlife Management Area
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April 27, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 27, 2026 -Weston Station Pond Rookery
Westboro Wildlife Management Area
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.
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, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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April 28, 2026 -Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
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April 28, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Cosponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 30, 2026 -Boston Public Garden
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April 30, 2026 -Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
Boston Public Garden
This 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
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 1, 2026 -Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester
Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester
Join us as we explore parts of this 20-acre community farm that includes historic farm buildings, growing fields and pasture lands to the north of the farmstead and wooded areas to the west abutting the Whipple Hill and Locke Conservation Areas. Let’s see what gems are hidden away in this new area. Cosponsored with Menotomy
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -South Shore Century Run
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May 2, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 2, 2026 -Parker River NWR on Bike
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May 2, 2026 -Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
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May 2, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
South Shore Century Run
Meet at 6:00 am at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun. Note: This trip will likely go to The Trustees of Reservation Property at World’s End. Contact leader for
Parker River NWR on Bike
Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
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
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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!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation