Timberdoodles in Sharon
Come watch American Woodcock display behavior. Water-resistant shoes helpful, but not needed. Cosponsored by SSBC.
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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.
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Sharon - Moose Hill Farm (trustees) 396 Moose Hill Street, Sharon, MA, United States
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Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
Leader's ChoiceCelebrate the beginning of the spring season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond. The 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 5 PM on March 19.
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
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 other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. Cosponsored by [...]
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Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesMount Auburn Cemetery is lovely in all seasons. In late March, we may see the very earliest migrants from the south (Red-winged Blackbird, others) as well as the remaining seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco). And our usual year-round resident species will have just started to sing!
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Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will check the parking lot area, dike, and trails for waterfowl, amphibians, rails, waders, and early migrants. Boots advisable since the ground can be swampy. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
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Woodcocks as Nahanton Park
Newton - Nahanton Park lower lot MA, United StatesWooodcocks appear soon after 6:45pm and usually stop by 7:45 - 8 pm.
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Westborough WMA in Two Parts
Northborough - Watson Park, Bartlett Pond 35A Lyman St, Northborough, MA, United StatesPart 1: 7 AM -10 AM / Part 2: 10:30 AM -1:00 PM. We will hike at a slow pace through mild moderate trails in search of winter species and early migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again meet [...]
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader the night before trip.
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Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United StatesWe will look for lingering semi-hardy migrants and wintering birds including raptors. Expect to walk about 3 miles on possibly muddy trails. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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