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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  • Reading Town forest

    Reading - Town Forest next to 357 Grove St, Reading, MA, United States

    We will walk along fire roads and well maintained trails focusing on the Ipswich River and its adjacent wetlands and uplands. No restroom facilities.

  • 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. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional

  • Arnold Arboretum, Boston

    Arnold Arboretum - Main Gate 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United States

    A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions.

  • Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail

    Weston - Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, United States

    Discover a quiet hotspot with miles of trails and a lot of birds! The diversity of habitats in and around Weston Station Pond make it a great spot to look for migrants in late April ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if

  • Wompatuck State Park, Hingham

    Hingham - Wompatuck State Park - TBD meeting spot Hingham, MA, United States

    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

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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

    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

    Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United States

    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

    Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) Roxbury, MA, United States

    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.

  • Westboro Wildlife Management Area

    Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

    We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!

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