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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Global Big Day Kickoff: Parker River NWR

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

Kick off Global Big Day at Parker River NWR. We'll stop at various places on the refuge to get a great start on your Big Day! Meet at 7am and bird with us as long as you want. Leader will have scope but you are welcome to bring one. Restrooms available. Note that a fee payment [...]

Global Big Day Kickoff: Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, United States

Kicking off Global Big Day at this 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 [...]

Global Big Day Kickoff: Cold Spring Park, Newton

Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

Kick off Global Big Day with an easy one to two-mile walk through mixed forest and open areas in search of migrants, residents, and early breeding birds.

Global Big Day Kickoff: Rock Meadow & Beaver Brook North

Belmont - Rock Meadow 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, United States

Come join us for a walk at scenic Rock Meadow and Beaver Brook North, home of open fields, wetlands, ample woods and edge habitat, and public gardens which attract a wide variety of migrating warblers, vireos, and buntings. Hiking is relatively easy, and should be a bit under two miles total at most, if we [...]

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

We will walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We will look for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, vireos, Baltimore Orioles, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. We will also spend time listening and scanning the marsh for Wood [...]

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Eastern Point, Gloucester

Gloucester - Eastern Point (MAS lot) 199 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA, United States

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.

Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach

Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

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. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. [...]

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

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We hope to see you out birding soon!


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