Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl and red-winged blackbirds. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and [...]
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Allen Street Entrance Dunback Meadow, 30 Allen St, Lexington, MA, United StatesWe will look for wintering birds, including raptors.
Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Train Station Newburyport Train Station, Newburyport, MA, United StatesWe will visit Plum Island, areas along the Merrimack River, and Salisbury. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR. NOTE: Meeting Place Changed. We will meet at the train station parking lot.
Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner
Concord - Meriam's Corner 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesAmerican Woodcocks are regular visitors to the fields of Minute Man NHP each spring. Listen and watch for this unusual bird's courtship display. We will walk about 1/2 mile on boardwalk and wide trail but woodcocks can often be heard and seen from the parking lot and participants may elect to stay in that area.
Boston Nature Center
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesJoin us on a free joint BBC-Boston Nature Center bird walk to observe resident birds and fall/winter migrants in a unique urban setting that is a favorite habitat for many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels [...]
Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesDue to anticipated weather conditions this trip has been cancelled.
Using eBird in the Field
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesSince its launch in 2015, the eBird mobile app has become an immensely popular way to record bird observations. To help us use the app in the field, we will tackle topics like sorting and searching species, modifying the GPS track to determine distance and time, addressing the “high count” and “rare” filters, etc. When [...]
Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
Leader's ChoiceThe trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl and red-winged blackbirds. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and [...]
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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