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 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 10, 2026 -Eastern Point, Gloucester
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May 10, 2026 -Millennium Park
Eastern Point, Gloucester
Cosponsored by the ECOC. An easy but long (four-hour) walk on the roads and grassy footpaths of this traditional warbler hot-spot. Mainly level terrain, but will likely have some muddy areas and uneven terrain. Heavy rain cancels.
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
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Westboro Wildlife Management Area
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May 11, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 11, 2026 -Chandler Pond, Brighton
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May 11, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Reservoir
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May 11, 2026 -Weston Station Pond Rookery
Westboro Wildlife Management Area
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.
Chandler Pond, Brighton
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy. Cosponsored by Friends of Chandler Pond.
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 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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May 12, 2026 -Plum Island
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May 12, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 12, 2026 -McLaughlin Woods
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.
Plum Island
We will explore various parts of the Parker River NWR in search of warblers. Note than entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
McLaughlin Woods
We will walk around McLaughlin Woods, looking mainly for warblers and other migrants.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 13, 2026 -Blue Hills, Milton
Blue Hills, Milton
We’ll look for breeding Worm-eating Warblers, Prairie Warblers and Indigo Buntings. One to two miles of walking–most trails are good, but we may want to take some steeper and rockier paths.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 14, 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 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 15, 2026 -Arlington Reservoir
Arlington Reservoir
We will search for spring migrants, waterfowl, shorebirds. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 16, 2026 -Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
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May 16, 2026Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary
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May 16, 2026 -Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
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May 16, 2026 -Arnold Arboretum Peter’s Hill, Boston
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May 16, 2026 -Forest River Conservation Area
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the
Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary
Just two miles from the Rhode Island border, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA offers six miles of nature hiking trails through nearly 200 acres of fields, forests, streams and ponds. A Purple Martin colony can be observed nesting in the gourds in the main field. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty. Expect 2.5
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
Arnold Arboretum Peter’s Hill, Boston
Spring birding in a beautiful location with lots of flowering trees that attract Baltimore Orioles, Orchard Orioles, Tree Swallows and other spring migrants.
Forest River Conservation Area
Easy to moderate 1.5 mile hike on 26 acre property which includes marsh, tidal pools, upland fields and woods. Expect to see various warblers, sparrows and Vireos. Wear hiking boots for modest uphill and downhill paths with some mud.
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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