Parker River NWR and Vicinity
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. The walk will then continue to other nearby locations based on current reports. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR.

Fort Phoenix State Reservation
2025-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Fairhaven – Fort Phoenix State Reservation, End of Green St, Fairhaven, MA, 02719, United States
We will bird at historic Fort Phoenix, which dates to the Revolutionary War, walking along the hurricane barrier for a view of New Bedford Harbor and Buzzards Bay. Hundreds of Brant, nineteen species of ducks, as well as grebes, loons, and a variety songbirds are commonly seen at this eBird hotspot. Cosponsored with Paskamansett Bird Club.

Horn Pond
2025-11-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Horn Pond is always a great place to bird. We’ll explore the main trails and ponds and the adjacent community garden.

The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
2025-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Wakefield – Lakeside Inn Hotel, 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.

New Hampshire Coast
2025-11-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Leader’s Choice
We will look for winter ducks, alcids, and gulls plus other late fall migrants. Contact leader for details

Fresh Pond, Cambridge
2025-11-07 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers. Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows, Juncos).

Fall Meeting and Webinar with Amar Ayyash Author of The Gull Guide
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us on November 7 for our hybrid in-person/webinar fall meeting with speaker Amar Ayyash, author of The Gull Guide. There will be a social hour starting at 6:30 and the meeting itself will start at 7:00PM. Free parking at Harvard’s 52 Oxford Street Garage starting at 5:30PM. The garage is entered across from the intersection of Oxford and Everett Streets.
Register for the Zoom webinar broadcast of the meeting.
Among the world’s “seabirds,” gulls are the most accessible to humans, invading our most immediate surroundings. Gulls are sometimes perceived as second class avian creatures. This, along with the identification challenges they present and their readiness to hybridize, creates a love-hate relationship for many birders. Yet some gull species are among the most coveted birds on any birder’s list (think Ross’s Gull and Ivory Gull). This makes for an interesting juxtaposition. Do we like some gulls and look past others?
Amar Ayyash is both an expert on the gulls of North America and an evangelist for “gull recreation.” He coordinates the IOS Annual Gull Frolic on Lake Michigan, hosts the popular website anythinglarus.com, and he speaks at birding events throughout the continent. Much of his free time is dedicated to traveling the world to photograph and study gulls. Amar is the author of the authoritative guide to North American Gulls, The Gull Guide.
Copies of The Gull Guide will be for sale by the author.
Following up on the evening’s presentation, the BBC will offer two field trips focused on gull identification:

11/15 at Revere Beach, 10AM
12/6 at Winthrop Beach, 7:30AM

Millennium Park
2025-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join Mass. Audubon and the Brookline Bird Club to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include blackbirds, grosbeaks, herons, kingfishers, kinglets, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, and woodpeckers & sapsuckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer optional 30-60 minute trip extensions to adjacent locations such as West Roxbury High School Marsh and/or Brook Farm.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing Correne George of Mass. Audubon at cgeorge@massaudubon.org and ccing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.

Delaney WMA in Stow
2025-11-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Stow – Delaney WMA Boat Launch, 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
Delaney WMA in Stow is an Important Bird Area with a variety of habitats, including a shallow lake, a slow-running stream and a marsh, all bordered by mixed conifer/deciduous forest. We’ll go for a slow-paced 2-to-3 mile walk along trails with moderate terrain changes to see how many species we can find.

Gull Focused Walk at Revere Beach
2025-11-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Revere Beach – Nearest to Wonderland Stop, MA, United States
On the Sunday after Amar Ayyash speaks ( Friday November 7), we are going to have the first of our gull focused walks where we work on gull ID skills at Revere Beach. We’ll focus on gulls that are there to improve on our most common gulls of all ages. We’ll also try to spot any unusual or rare gulls if they are present.

Allens Pond, Dartmouth
2025-11-09 08:30 - 11:00 | Dartmouth – Allens Pond – Field Station Lot, Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, 02790, United States
We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen’s Neck Trails of Allen’s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of late migrants in a mix of thickets, forest, ocean, field and marsh habitats.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2025-11-15 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Led 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.
[ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Gulls at Revere Beach
2025-11-15 10:00 | Revere Beach – Nearest to Wonderland Stop, MA, United States
Following the recent talk by Amar Ayyash, author of The Gull Guide, we will have a gull focused field trip at Revere Beach. Our trip will be about appreciating gulls, basic to advanced gull ID, and rare and unusual gulls. We may move to other locations based on recent reports but will start at the listed meeting spot. For those arriving by public transport, we expect there will be spontaneous car pooling to bring everyone along.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-11-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
A 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.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-11-16 08:30 - 10:30 | MA
We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

North Shore Waterfowl Expedition
2025-11-18 07:30 - 12:00 | Topsfield Fair Grounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA, United States
We will visit several different water bodies in Essex County in attempting to see as many as 25 different species of Ducks and Geese. There will be some walking. We will end up at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Drumlin Farm
2025-11-22 07:00 - 10:00 | Lincoln – Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Let’s explore the agricultural fields and adjacent woods for late fall residents and migrants. Fox Sparrow will be a target bird. Note that an admission fee is charged for non-members of Mass Audubon.

Early Birders @ Arnold Arboretum, Bussey Hill & Peter’s Hill
2025-11-22 09:00 | Arnold Arboretum – Hemlock Hill Rd at Valley Rd, Hemlock Hill Rd at Valley Rd in the Arboretum, Boston, MA, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Arnold Arboretum! Located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Boston, Arnold Arboretum is a 281-acre public preserve home to an extensive collection of flora from across the globe. As we navigate through the park’s hills and gardens, expect to see late fall residents & migrants (keep an eye out for warblers!). We have no set path for this trip and will follow our eyes and ears to find the birdiest spots in the park.
Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Let’s connect through our mutual appreciation for birds and the environment! Hope to see you there!
Dress for the weather conditions! Expect to walk on mostly paved or gravel paths through hills. We will start our walk near South Street Gate and visit Bussey Hill and Peter’s Hill. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader ahead of time).
This trip is specifically dedicated to those in their 20s and 30s. Please do not bring children.
Plan to meet at the intersection of Hemlock Hill Rd and Valley Rd inside the park (near South Street Gate across the street from Bussey Brook Meadow). Meeting location coordinates: 42.29791, -71.12277.
Parking: Free parking is available along the Arborway, Flora Way, and Walter Street.
Transit Directions: Arnold Arboretum is accessible via the T’s Orange Line (Forest Hills) and various bus routes. See the MBTA’s bus map for bus routes. Once you arrive at Forest Hills, make sure you enter the park via South Street or Forest Hill Rd and follow either of these roads until you reach Beech Path. Follow Beech Path until it terminates and you will be at the meeting location. There is currently construction at the Washington Street entrance and so that path is temporarily closed. Please see the park map for more detail: https://arboretum.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arnold-Arboretum-Map_12.2024-2.pdf
Please feel free to contact the trip leader if you have any issues finding the meeting location (or any other concerns)!

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
2025-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
Join Mass. Audubon and the Brookline Bird Club to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Target species include auks, brant, dunlin, eagles, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, loons, mergansers, owls, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens & crows, sandpipers, sapsuckers, scaup, scoters, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are flat and easy to walk.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing Correne George of Mass. Audubon at cgeorge@massaudubon.org and ccing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
2025-11-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Walking about 3 miles on flat easy trails we will search for a variety of birds. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. If conditions have been cold, be prepared for ice on the trails. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Leader's Choice--South of Boston
2025-11-29 | Leader’s Choice – South of Boston
The trip leader will monitor recent sightings and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader after November 23 for details on the meeting time and location. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Cape Ann
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-03 08:30 - 13:00, 2026-02-14 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-16 08:00 - 14:00 | Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park
2025-11-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds.Target species include blackbirds, brant, dunlin, eagles, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, kinglets, loons, mergansers, owls, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens, sandpipers, sapsuckers, scaup, scoters, sparrows & juncos, terns, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer optional 30-60 minute trip extensions to nearby locations such as Lewis Lake and/or Short Beach.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 15 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. A jacket and gloves are recommended.

Winthrop Beach, Gull Focus
2025-12-06 07:30 - 10:00 | Winthrop – DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation – Sturgis St, 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States
Let’s explore Winthrop Beach for gulls and other birds. We’ll focus on gull ID, including identification of subadult gulls and possible unusual winter visitors.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | MA
We will look for semi-hardy migrants and wintering birds including raptors. Fox Sparrow are often here at this time of year. Expect to walk about 3 miles on possibly muddy trails. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)
2025-12-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston – Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible), 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
2025-12-07 08:00 - 10:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Let’s explore the East Boston side of Belle Isle Marsh in winter! We’ll look for ducks, hawks, Bald Eagles, winter finches and many more birds! Belle Isle is a fantastic birding destination in any season. All of the trails are flat and easy, with a slight elevation on the small hill going through the meadow. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Port-a-potties may be available. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
2025-12-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join us for a mid-week 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 pm the previous evening.

Millennium Park
2025-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer optional 30-60 minute trip extensions to adjacent locations such as West Roxbury High School Marsh and/or Brook Farm. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com.

CANCELLED - Sconticut Neck and West Island, Fairhaven
2025-12-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Fairhaven – Sconticut Neck and West Island, 209 Huttleston Ave,, Fairhaven, MA, United States
This trip is CANCELLED due to weather conditions.

CANCELLED - Early Birders @ Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston
2025-12-21 09:00 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
This walk is CANCELLED due to a schedule conflict.

Race Point Beach
2026-01-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Provincetown – Race Point Beach
Let’s start the year with some awesome birds! We will bird from the beach close to the parking lot. We may walk the beach depending on participants interest. Several species of alcids are possible as well as gannets, Iceland and Glaucous Gulls and three loon species. Dress for cold windy weather. We may try other nearby locations depending on recent reports.

New Year's Day Birding -- Newburyport and Vicinity
2026-01-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport – Cashman Park, 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join us on our annual New Year’s Day birding trip! We may also venture on to Cape Ann. 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.

Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Arnold Arboretum – Main Gate, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
Start your 2025 year list off on this easy 90-minute walk from the main gate to the ponds and back. In addition to looking for winter birds we will admire the Arboretum’s impressive woody plant collection. We’ll walk along paved and mulched paths.

Dunback Meadow, Lexington
2026-01-04 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
Dunback’s grassy meadows, marsh, and woods provide excellent habitat for many less common winter species. Possible species include Hermit Thrush, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Purple Finch, Gray Catbird, Swamp Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Barred Owl, Northern Shrike and Winter Wren.

Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
2026-01-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join 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 pm the previous evening.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2026-01-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Boston – Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway, 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton’s Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present. Dress for cold, windy weather.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation
2026-01-11 07:30 - 10:00 | Salisbury Beach State Reservation
We will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
2026-01-11 08:00 - 10:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
We will search for wintering alcids, loons & sea ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. The walk is suitable for all levels from advanced to beginner. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Port-a-potties may be available. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance Halifax
2026-01-17 07:00 - 10:00 | Halifax – Cumberland Farms – River St, 10 River St, Halifax, MA, 02338, United States
We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel, possibly icy, paths in search of Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl as well as other winter residents including Eastern Meadowlarks! Arrive early and listen for owls.

Charles River, Waltham (NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION)
2026-01-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
An easy level ~2-mile walk along the Charles River Greenway in Waltham, with a chance to see over-wintering Weird Ducks on the river as well as the usual winter woodlands species. We are likely to see Common and Hooded Mergansers as well as Buffleheads on the Charles. Be prepared for icy paths and brisk temperatures.

Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
2026-01-18 08:10 - 10:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A peaceful winter walk in Mount Auburn is always a pleasure and you never know what you might see. Sapsuckers and Red-breasted Nuthatches are regulars and Orange-crowned Warbler has become a yearly visitor.

Cape Ann - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
2026-01-24 08:00 - 14:00 | Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Canceled due to weather!

Early Birders @ Millennium Park - POSTPONED TILL NEXT WEEKEND
2026-01-24 08:30 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to 1/31.

Millennium Park (was Castle Island) CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2026-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Canceled due to weather. If you are registered, you should get an email from Correne (cgeorge@massaudubon.org).

Deer Island & Boston Harbor CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
2026-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States

Member Webinar with Sophie Osborn – Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Join us on Tuesday, January 27 for a webinar with Sophie Osborn – Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds. She will share her personal experiences reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors to the wild.
To register you must be a BBC member. Please log in to your member account and heard over to the Member Resources page under MEMBERS menu.
Not a member but want to listen in? Please join! You will get access to a range of member benefits and know you are supporting the local birding community.

The Quiet Beauty of birding - Winthrop Shore Reservation
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Winthrop – DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation – Sturgis St, 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States
Offered by DCR. Come join us for an up-close look at sea ducks and gulls in action! Observe, share your insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts.
For adults & children 8+. Children must be with an adult.
ADA/Reasonable Accommodation 617-645-0358 | Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov

Birding Sketch Crawl--Winter Series
2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch in locations around Essex County. All artistic levels welcome. Bring your own sketching materials and other creature comforts. Contact leader for details no later than 7 PM January 30.

Early Birders @ Millennium Park (rescheduled from 1/24)
2026-01-31 08:30 | West Roxbury – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s on a trip to Millennium Park for wintertime birding! Located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Millennium Park is host to a wide variety of resident & migratory bird species that enjoy its unique habitat. As we traverse the park, expect to look for wintering songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Hope to see you there!
Dress warmly and be prepared for icy or muddy trails; bring water. Expect to walk approximately 2-3 miles. Port-a-potties are typically available at the large parking lot next to Field C. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader).
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay, South Boston (new date and time)
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
We will search for wintering ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. Dress warmly and be prepared for cold and wind. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Loaner binoculars available upon request – please contact the leader at least 48 hours in advance. Port-a-potties should be available.
Note date and time change from original.

Cape Ann CANCELLLED
2026-01-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Gloucester – Fisherman’s Monument, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cancelled due to a scheduling conflict and the expected difficulties with parking at a lot of the stops, plus it will be pretty cold.

CANCELED Scituate to Plymouth
2026-02-01 07:30 - 16:00 | MA
Canceled due to the extremely cold and windy conditions expected.

DATE CHANGE - Castle Island & Pleasure Bay, South Boston (MOVED TO SATURDAY)
2026-02-01 08:00 - 11:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
See Saturday 1/31 for this trip’s new date and time.

CANCELED Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds CANCELED
2026-02-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Canceling due to the difficulties presented by the snow everywhere.

The Quiet Beauty of birding - Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation
2026-02-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Lynn – Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, United States

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2026-02-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-07 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Led 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.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop (RESCHEDULED to Sunday 2/15)
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Recheduled to Sunday 2/15 due to cold and gusting winds.

BBC Winter Meeting February 7 – Social Hour, Used Book Sale & Norman Smith!
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Bedford – John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7 at 2PM for the BBC’s annual in-person Winter Meeting featuring a social hour with refreshments, our popular used bird book sale table, and our speaker Norman Smith, Director of the Snowy Owl Project. The Winter Meeting is free and open to all. There is plenty of free parking. Please note that this event will be in person only, with no Zoom link.
We will meet up once again at the John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, MA at 99 McMahon Rd. This year we are trying something new. Our winter meeting will take place during the afternoon to make the event more family friendly and make driving there and back easier on our members.
For more information:
https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/bbc-winter-meeting-february-7-social-hour-book-sale-norman-smith/
Optional Registration
As we all know February weather in New England can be an… adventure. Make sure you get up to the date info on weather related changes by registering in advance. Registering is completely voluntary and will help both us and you plan for the event. Thanks!

CC Canal and Sandwich hotspots (RESCHEDULED to Friday 2/20)
2026-02-08 08:00 | Sagamore – Scusset Beach Pier Parking Lot, MA, United States
Rescheduled to Friday 2/20 due to theweather and considtions at the locations.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY FEB 21 at 1:30 pm
2026-02-08 08:00 - 10:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
This walk has been rescheduled to Saturday Feb 21 at 1:30 pm

Revere Beach Pop-up trip for Gulls (Gullapalooza)
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms, 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, 02151, United States
We are adding a trip to Revere Beach where a lot of gulls are present due to winter storms throwing up or exposing clams on the beach for them to eat. Large number of gulls including possibly rare gulls are there. We’ll do our best to sort through the gulls for rare ones and to work on identifying common gulls that haven’t reach adult plumage yet.
We may have to traverse deep snow, probably places where people have walked but it isn’t fully packed. Also might be messy conditions on the beach below the high tide point. Could be pretty cold. Dress for the expected conditions.
Bring a scope if you can.
There are good bathroom facilities at the meeting spot.
Low tide is 11:41 am. We want a lower tide to expose the food and give room for everything going on.

Early Birders @ Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2026-02-14 09:00 | Boston – Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway, 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s for a leisurely bird walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path! Starting at the Milton boat launch to check for nearby birds, we will walk approximately a mile or so towards Dorchester and back along the bike path in search for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and gulls. Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Hope to see you there!
Dress warmly and be prepared for icy or snowy paths. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on a paved path. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader).
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2026-02-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
A 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 the leader night before trip.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
2026-02-15 08:00 - 10:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too. Port-a-potties may be available.
This walk is free but preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
2026-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway and near the parking area. Beginners welcome and encouraged.
Update: Based on other locations, we will be walking in packed snow with a lot of sheer ice in places. Please consider winter boots and traction aids such as yaktrax or exospikes or other similar traction aids and expect that the walking will not be nearly as easy as it would be on pavement. The leader plans to do the walk on schedule.
The start time is timed to the tides.
Update: The leader expects to go as far as the beach where Iceland Gull is most likely and then turn back due to the snow and ice on the paths. Many nice sea ducks, gulls, and other nice birds will be seen. the midway porta potties will be available.

Member Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Please join the BBC on the evening of February 19 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a member only webinar with Matthew Young from the Finch Research Network (FiRN). Matthew will talk about both The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada. (NOTE CORRECTED DATE.)
From backyards to wilderness peaks, finches are some of the most exciting, mysterious, and popular group of songbirds. In The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Lillian Stokes, best-selling author of 35 Stokes guides, and finch expert Matthew Young introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes, to least known mountain-top Black Rosy-Finches to endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers.
The webinar will also focus on the Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project. With a 92% decline since 1970, Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) was cited as the steepest declining landbird in the continental United States and Canada in the Partners in Flight 2016 Landbird Conservation Plan.
More Information:
https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/webinar-with-matthew-young-finch-research-network/
To Register:
To register you must be a BBC member. Please log in to your member account and heard over to the Member Resources page under the MEMBERS menu.
Not a member but want to listen in? Please join! You will get access to a range of member benefits and know you are supporting the local birding community.

CC Canal and Sandwich hotspots (rescheduled from 2/8)
2026-02-20 08:00 | Sagamore – Scusset Beach Pier Parking Lot, MA, United States
Offered by the Cape Cod Bird Club! and co-sponsored by Brookline Bird Club. We’ll begin at the canal (Scusset Beach State Reservation is on the canal) and follow up with visits to the ponds, marshes, bays and backwaters of the Upper Cape. These will include Scusset Beach, Town Neck Road Beach, Shawme Lake and Greenbriar Nature Center. Nearby Sandy Neck Beach is also an option depending on time and energy level. You can carpool with friends/family members or drive individually.

CANCELLED: Newburyport and Vicinity (Rescheduled for 2/28)
2026-02-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Newburyport – Cashman Park, 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
GIVEN THE WEATHER FORECAST WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS TRIP FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28.
The middle of winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. 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. Restrooms available at a couple of locations.

Cohasset to Marshfield - Seabirding and Waterfowl
2026-02-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Cohasset – Ballfield Parking near Wheelwright Park, MA, United States
We will be seabirding and looking for waterfowl as we work our way down the coast, driving from spot to spot with little walking. Your scope will be handy.

Charles River Waltham - RESCHEDULED to 2/28
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Delayed a week to Saturday, February 28 due to uncertainty about the weather.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Recscheduled from Feb 8)
2026-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States

Great Meadows NWR, Concord (CANCELLED)
2026-02-22 07:30 - 10:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Due to snow, the trails are difficult, the parking lot is closed, and parking outside the refuge is limited and tricky. Cancelling this event. There will be more Great Meadows walks in the future.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
2026-02-22 08:00 - 10:00 | South Boston – Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd., 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States
We will search for wintering alcids, loons & sea ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. The walk is suitable for all levels from advanced to beginner. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended in case of an icy patch. Port-a-potties may be available. Birders of all levels are welcome and will enjoy this walk. Children 10 and up accompanied by adult are welcome too.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. If you need loaner binoculars, please mention that when registering.

RESCHEDULED: Newburyport and Vicinity
2026-02-28 08:00 - 13:00 | Newburyport – Cashman Park, 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. 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. Restrooms available at a couple of locations. This is a rescheduled trip from February 21.

CANCELLED Charles River Waltham
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)
2026-03-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and winter 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 (generally) flat and easy to walk. Dress well for the conditions including the wind. If there is still ice and snow around, bring yaktrax or similar traction aids. If it is warmer, consider a water bottle and a hat for protection from the sun.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited.

Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood – A Conversation with Author Adam Nicolson Live from Sussex with Science Journalist Cara Giaimo
2026-03-01 15:00 | MA
On Sunday March 1 at 3PM the Brookline Bird Club is joining with the Boston Birding Festival and Massachusetts Association of Bird Clubs to sponsor a conversation with writer Adam Nicolson, the author of Bird School: A Beginner in the Woods. This webinar is open to all.
To learn the birds, the writer Adam Nicolson built an elevated shed as his own personal school, a man-sized birdhouse he calls an “absorbatory,” not an observatory, sited where and English garden and one-time farm, birds and humans, pasts and presents, blur together at the wild wood edge.
This is the spongy “rough ground” of Adam Nicolson’s recent book, Bird School: A Beginner In the Wood. The author of acclaimed works on history, landscape, and great literature, Nicolson is also a preeminent naturalist. He is the recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award, the W. H. Heinemann Award, and the Ondaatje Prize. His books include The Life Between the Tides and Why Homer Matters.
In his bird school classroom, Nicolson approaches the task of learning the birds with whatever tools he has on hand—philosophy, environmental science, poetry, music, history and more. His inventiveness and delight in discovery contributes to this book’s charm. But he is also on a mission to be “in the world with as little conceptualization of it as the animals or maybe even the stones.”
“Every wood is a bird cosmopolis,” Nicolson writes from his classroom. “Every blink of life outside the birdhouse window is a planetary phenomenon.”
Running through Bird School is a worrying undercurrent of nature in crisis—declining species, vanishing habitat, ecological unraveling, a warming climate, and changing ground—and a insistence on engaging these challenges in new ways. Drawing on everything from biblical prophets and Mesopotamian farming practices, to Beethoven and the Merlin app, Nicolson invites readers to imagine a more porous, spongy fabric of being—one that includes birds and humans alike, not “shrink-wrapped” into tidy categories.
How to Register
This webinar is open to all.
To register please visit the Boston Birding Festival website and pick CLICK TO REGISTER:
https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/bird-school-a-beginner-in-the-wood/
About the Author
Adam Nicolson, FSA, FSA Scot, FRSL (born 12 September 1957) is an English author who has written about history, landscape, great literature and the sea. He has worked as a journalist and in both radio and television. Between 2005 and 2009, in partnership with the National Trust, Nicolson led a project which transformed the land surrounding his house and garden at Sissinghurst into a productive mixed farm, growing meat, fruit, cereals and vegetables. He his son Tom were among the partners in a project to eradicate invasive predators from the Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. In March 2018, the islands were declared rat-free.
About the Interviewer
Cara Giaimo is a science journalist who loves writing about our fellow species. You can find her work in the New York Times, Atlas Obscura, WIRED, and elsewhere. Cara lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. Her most recent book is Leaving the Ocean Was a Mistake: Life Lessons from Sixty Sea Creatures.
About the Boston Birding Festival
The Boston Birding Festival In partnership with environmental, cultural, and community leaders and organizations, the Boston Birding Festival seeks to create transformative experiences of collective awe that strengthen public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and contribute to increased environmental justice, conservation, and sustainability. We do this through the lens of birding.

CANCELLED Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
2026-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Cancelled due to strong possibility of bad weather and dificulty with parking and access generally.

RESCHEDULED Woodcocks at Meriam's Corner (now on Sunday 3/8 at 6:15pm)
2026-03-05 17:15 - 18:30 | Concord – Meriam’s Corner, 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Due to weather and trail conditions, this trip is rescheduled to Sunday 3/8 at 6:15 pm.

CANCELLED Plum Island
2026-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
This trip has been cancelled due to weather as well as to trail conditions limiting access.

CANCELLED Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Winthrop – Deer Island Parking Lot, 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
We’re cancelling for a number of reasons. The walkways are in terrible condition, varying from deep snow to icy paths. Weather looks iffy for Saturday. Also, two of the leaders are unavailble.
We are considering finding a day later in March for a last-of-season trip to Deer Island. If we do, we’ll post it and announce it as widely as we can.
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel – email trip leaders if you are unsure.
The start time is timed to the tides.
Leaving early is possible if you can’t be there for the whole time. You would head back before we get to the halfway point.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)
2026-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Join us to observe resident birds and winter 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 (generally) flat and easy to walk. Dress well for the conditions including the wind. If there is still ice and snow around, bring yaktrax or similar traction aids. If it is warmer, consider a water bottle, waterproof clothing, and a hat for protection from the sun.
This free walk is conducted jointly with Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center and preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Mention in advance if you need loaner binoculars.

Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
2026-03-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Saugus – Bear Creek Sanctuary (WINWaste), 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA, United States
Bear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather. With melting snow and possible refreezing at night, trail conditions may be particularly messy this time. Consider waterproof boots (at least ankle height) and traction aids.
This walk is free and open to the public, but also note that this property is accessible by invitation only and visitors need to be chaperoned at all times. Please allow roughly 4 hours for this field trip. The actual length of the trip depends on conditions and the birds present. It’s usually difficult to break up the party if you need to be somewhere in the early afternoon. Come prepared to stay with the group until the walk ends.
WINWaste company has graciously stocked up on some extra pairs of binoculars, so if you or someone you know wants to learn about birds and birding, come on down. Please let Geoff Wilson s2ary@comcast.net know you’re coming so we can have a head count.
Bear Creek Sanctuary access is via the WINWaste plant, 100 Salem Turnpike (Rte 107), Saugus. The rotary at the intersection of Rtes 60 and 107 is about 1½ miles southwest of the plant and about 1 mile east of Rte 1 exit on Rte 60. When traveling northeast on 107, if you go over the Ballard Street bridge (just after a set of lights) you’ve gone too far — turn back. There is a direct link for Google maps on this page, below or to the right.

Woodcocks at Meriam's Corner (rescheduled from 3/5)
2026-03-08 18:15 - 19:30 | Concord – Meriam’s Corner, 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
American 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.

Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park
2026-03-10 18:45 - 20:30 | Burlington – Mary Cummings Park (Across from 28 Blanchard), 25 Blanchard Rd, Burlington, MA, United States
Offered by Menotomy Bird club. Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for about an hour – flashlight recommended; please no dogs.
Meet at the Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field). Directly across the street from a big parking garage at 28 Blanchard Road. Google pin included below.

Parker River NWR
2026-03-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Join a fun, easy and relaxed afternoon search for winter search for ocean birds, winter shore birds, raptors and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope and hot chocolate! for sharing. Restrooms available. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
