Brookline Bird Club

Slow Birding at Revere Beach
2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Revere Beach, 21 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, 02151, United States
Led by DCR Park Staff. Come observe the beautiful details of birds and their behaviors and share observations with others in the group. Pose questions and memories that observations elicit. Birds we may see include Piping Plover, Manx Shearwater, resident gulls, with Common Tern arriving by May. Suitable for adults and children 8 years+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Open to All Webinar: The Corvid’s World, with John Marzluff
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
How have corvids mastered city life, learned human faces and learned to use tools? What settings and experiments help humans understand some parallels between human and crow cognition? Corvids—the ubiquitous crows, ravens, magpies, jays, nutcrackers, and relatives—are familiar backyard birds with extraordinary behaviors that enable them to thrive where most species cannot. John Marzluff will share his 40-plus years of research and findings, as well as his current work in Yellowstone Park.
About the presenter: John Marzluff is Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington, the author and editor of many books and articles. . His research has been the focus of articles in the New York Times, National Geographic, Audubon, Boys Life, The Seattle Times, National Wildlife, Consumer Reports, Time, and Science. PBS’s NATURE featured his raven research in its production, “Ravens”; and his crow research in the film documentary, “A Murder of Crows” His current research focuses on the interactions of ravens and wolves in Yellowstone. He teaches field ecology courses at the University of Washington and for Yellowstone Forever.
Format: Zoom Webinar
To Register: Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zLRKKIY5TE-POMPkiCg6SQ

Horn Pond, Woburn (RESCHEDULED to 4/19)
2025-04-12 07:30 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This trip has been rescheduled to April 19 due to weather.

Birding Sketch Crawl--Spring Series
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. All artistic levels welcomed. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 10.

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow (New Date, Rescheduled from 4/5)
2025-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come enjoy the warming evenings at scenic Rock Meadow, which each year plays host to courting American Woodcocks, with the males engaging in their spiraling sky-dance flights above the fields.

Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center (CANCELED)
2025-04-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
This trips has been canceled due to anticipated poor trail conditions. Please keep an eye out for future trips sponsored by Audubon’s BNC.

Horn Pond Woburn
2025-04-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we search a different patch of Horn Pond for early spring migrants – particularly Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers, but there may also be phoebes, several sparrows, kinglets and thrushes. Or, let’s find a surprise.

Mount Auburn Cemetery
2025-04-16 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-17 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-18 06:30 - 09:00, 2025-04-19 07:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-20 06:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-21 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-22 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-04-23 06:30 - 08:00 and 16 more dates | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Willard Brook State Forest (CANCELED)
2025-04-16 07:00 - 11:00 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
This walk is canceled due to high winds.

Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
2025-04-18 07:00 - 11:00 | North Quabbin Region, 100 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.

Horn Pond, Woburn (Rescheduled from 4/12)
2025-04-19 07:30 - 10:00 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation area. We will be searching for early spring migrants such as Tree Swallow, Eastern Phoebes, Pine, as well as Palm and Yellow-rumped warblers, and lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal, and early warblers. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2025-04-19 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-05-03 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 migrating or resident songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks and mosquitoes. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended.
ADA/Reasonable Accommodations ((617) 645-0358 Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov).

Millennium Park
2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, 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. We may do an optional 30 minute trip extension to an adjacent location such as West Roxbury High School Marsh. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
2025-04-19 08:30 - 11:00 | 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 and stay for at least 20 minutes to see waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway–let’s see if we can find any black-crowned night herons and other species. Beginners and BIPOC as well as experienced birders are welcome. Loaner binoculars available.

Arlington Reservoir
2025-04-20 07:00 - 10:00 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

Lost Pond, Brookline (RESCHEDULED to 4/27)
2025-04-20 08:00 | Brookline – Lost Pond, Brookline, MA, United States
Due to scheduling conflict, this trip has been rescheduled to 4/27.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-04-20 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 night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
2025-04-22 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-29 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-06 06:30 - 08:30 | Marblehead Neck MAS Sanctuary, 98 Risley Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.

Willard Brook State Forest (new date and start time)
2025-04-22 07:30 - 11:15 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
A brisk midweek walk along scenic Willard Brook and connecting trails in search of early migrants, including Louisiana Waterthrush, Pine Warbler, and other early arrivers, as well as resident Brown Creepers, thrushes, Purple Finches, and others. Terrain is rocky hillside, and the streambed can be muddy, snowy, wet, and icy. Boots, walking sticks, and warm clothing are recommended.

Boston Public Garden
2025-04-24 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-01 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-08 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston Public Garden – Charles St. Entrance, Charles St., Boston, MA, 02108, United States
This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2025-04-25 07:00 - 08:30 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails, looking for early migrants, and checking for late ducks.

Annual Meeting & Lecture: South Asian Vultures: Crisis & Conservation - ALL ARE WELCOME
2025-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Not too long ago, the millions of vultures in South Asia were so common that no one had bothered to count them. Until the 1990s, when populations of three Gyps vultures collapsed by more than 97 per cent in a decade. It was the fastest avian decline ever recorded. Conservationists scrambled to find the cause and start captive breeding programs. What happens when South Asia’s essential clean-up crew vanishes? Join us to learn more about this environmental lesson for all.
Presenter Bio: Meera Subramanian is an award-winning freelance journalist and National Geographic Explorer whose work has been published in Nature, The New York Times, The NewYorker.com, Audubon, and many others; she is a contributing editor of Orion. She is the author of A River Runs Again: India’s Natural World in Crisis, which was short-listed for the Orion Book Award. Based on a glacial moraine on the edge of the Atlantic, she’s a perpetual wanderer who can’t stop planting perennials. You can find her at www.meerasub.org.
A social hour will precede the meeting and start at 6:30.
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s3IWfA6YRl-mDdzSDORL4A

Mount Auburn Cemetery (CANCELED)
2025-04-26 07:00 - 09:00 | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Canceled due to the rain forecast.

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (RESCHEDULED to Sunday 4/27)
2025-04-26 07:00 - 11:00 | Hanson – Burrage Pond WMA, Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA, 02341, United States
Due to rain, this walk is rescheduled to Sunday (4/27).

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (CANCELED due to rain)
2025-04-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Topsfield – Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Canceled due to rain. Still a wonderful place to visit.

Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Dracut – Yapp Farm, 650 Marsh Hill Road, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Join us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these islands of native vegetation to fuel up on their way to their breeding grounds or to stay and raise the next generation. The trail is less than a mile in length but is uneven in spots and portions could be muddy so sturdy footwear is a must. Co-sponsored by the Dracut Open Space Committee

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
2025-04-27 05:30 - 11:00 | MA
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 before the main gate opens. We will then drive around to the main gate and bird the other sections of the park.

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area (rescheduled from Saturday)
2025-04-27 07:00 - 11:00 | Hanson – Burrage Pond WMA, Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA, 02341, United States
A 3 to 4 mile walk along level gravel paths along the woods edge, old cranberry bogs and reservoir. We will search for the locally breeding Sandhill Cranes and early migrants. The American Bittern is more often heard than seen and waterfowl should be plentiful.

Lost Pond, Brookline (Rescheduled from 4/20)
2025-04-27 08:00 | Brookline – Lost Pond, Brookline, MA, United States
A short, two mile loop over slightly hilly trails looking for resident woodland birds and early migrants, namely Hairy Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, kinglets, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers, and possibly Great Horned Owl. We will also check the grassy slopes next to the pond and recycling center for sparrows and other grassland birds.

Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
2025-04-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Daisy Field, 1 Willow Pond Road, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.

Stony Brook with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place), 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States
We’ll explore and look for early migrants and residents along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and somewhat steep. They can also be muddy if it has rained recently. New birders welcome. We will have some binoculars to lend. Registration with Boston Birding Festival is required at this link (https://www.bostonbirdingfestival.org/posts/spring-walk-at-stony-brook-stony-brook-reservation/). In addition BBF requires a waiver (made available through the registration process) which you should print and sign and bring with you. We will have waiver forms available if you forget.

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners and BIPOC welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club. Loaner binoculars available.

Millennium Park
2025-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, 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. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.
Please read the “Meeting Place Description” carefully because it is a big park.

Early Birders @ Alewife Brook Reservation (Young Adult Birding Series)
2025-04-27 09:00 | Cambridge – Alewife, Alewife MBTA Red Line Station, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Alewife Brook Reservation! Located in North Cambridge, Alewife Brook is host to a variety of resident & migratory bird species in an urban forest/wetland setting. As we explore what the park has to offer, expect to look for songbirds, waterbirds, early warblers, and other spring migrants.
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; bring water! Expect to walk approximately 2-3 miles on mostly paved/level paths. 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.

We will be meeting at the start of the Minuteman Bike Path ((just north of the Alewife Station parking garage at the intersection of Steel Pl & Alewife Station Access Rd). Public transit access is accessible via the MBTA red line. Parking is available in the Alewife parking garage (paid lot) or the 2-hour DCR lot on the north side of the park.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2025-04-28 06:00 - 08:00, 2025-05-05 06:00 - 08:00 | Westborough – Ball Field, Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Birding by Ear: Spring Migration
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30 | Ipswich – Daniel Boone Park, 35 Spring St, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
A leisurely three-quarter mile loop around Baker’s Pond at Daniel Boone Park in Ipswich to look for newly arrived migrants. Recommended for those looking to learn more about birding by ear and migration. Open to beginners. Be prepared for areas of mud on the trail. Boots recommended.

Chandler Pond, Brighton
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-05 07:00 - 08:30 | Brighton – Chandler Pond, 106 Kenrick Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy.

Weston Station Pond Rookery
2025-04-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Weston – Kendall Green Station, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
2025-04-29 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-05-06 06:00 - 07:30 | Sharon – Moose Hill, 293 Moose Hill Pkwy, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
2025-04-29 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Hammond Pond, MA, United States
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.

Spring Migration at Fresh Pond
2025-05-01 07:00 - 08:30 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – Lusitania Meadow entrance, 615 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us in search of spring migrants of Fresh Pond Reservation! We’ll observe and appreciate birds amidst their spring activities on an easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond, exploring a variety of habitats along the way.
– Public Restrooms: Available at the Ranger Station located under the clock tower at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge, MA.
– Parking: Parking space is available on Huron Avenue along the Fresh Pond perimeter and by the golf course. Read signs carefully. Also on Concord Ave over the Belmont Line, past the Beth El Temple Center. Read signs carefully.
– Preparation: Dress for the weather and be prepared for slick/muddy paths; bring water. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader in advance).

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-05-01 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
A 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 on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised. A visit to nearby Peter’s Hill in the Arboretum is an option afterwards if others feel inclined.

Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester
2025-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Winchester – Wright-Locke Farm (Mullen Field meeting spot), across from 43 Lockeland Rd, Winchester, MA, 01890, United States
Co-sponsored with Menotomy Bird Club. Join us as we explore parts of this 20 acre community farm that includes historic farm buildings, growing fields; pasture lands to the north of the farmstead and wooded areas to the west abutting the Whipple Hill and Locke Conservation Areas. Let’s see what gems are hidden away in this new area.

Members Only Webinar: Wood Warblers with Bill Gette
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Wood-warblers, the Gems of the Forest, are one of the most exciting groups of birds. Living in New England, we are blessed by the many warbler species that move into our area in the spring to nest. We also get to see the warblers that pass through our area in the spring and fall in route to and from their northern breeding ranges.
During his richly illustrated PowerPoint presentation, Bill Gette, Founding Director of the Joppa Flats Education Center, will show you images of 30 warbler species and review their taxonomy and nomenclature, discuss key aids to field identification, explain their feeding ecology and migration strategies, and review other interesting information. Bill will also tell you about important areas where you can find warblers.
Registration Link: Login to your member account and go to Member Resources

Chestnut Hill Reservoir
2025-05-02 06:30 - 08:00 | Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails.

Friday Morning Emerald Necklace Birding at Olmsted Pk
2025-05-02 07:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Boston – Olmsted Park – Pond Ave South Lot, 375 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA, 02445, United States
We will explore the Olmsted Park section of the Emerald Necklace looking for warblers, vireos, orioles, and other spring migrants at Jamaica, Ward, Willow, and Leverett Ponds. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Limited loaner binoculars available. Terrain will be a mix of paved and unpaved paths and grassy fields. We’ll walk up to 1.5 miles. No restrooms.’

South Shore Century Run
2025-05-03 06:00 - 18:00 | Hingham – Wompatuck State Park – Main entrance, 215 Union St, Hingham, MA, 02043, United States
Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun. Note: This trip will likely go to The Trustees of Reservation Property at World’s End. Contact leader for details as prior reservations might be needed to bird the site and there is a fee for entrance unless you are a member of the TTOR.

Parker River NWR on Bike
2025-05-03 06:30 - 12:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Upton State Forest
2025-05-03 07:00 - 10:30 | Upton State Forest, 9 Southboro Rd, Upton, MA, 01568, United States
We will hike the trails in search of migrants and woodland breeders.

Concord River Greenway & Lowell Cemetary
2025-05-03 07:30 - 09:30 | Lowell – Concord River Greenway, 15 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We will focus on spring migrants that use the water of the Concord River and the trees of the Lowell Cemetery as they make their way to their northern breeding grounds. We will also look for birds that breed in this semi-restored riparian habitat. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners and those with limited mobility, as the trail is flat and paved. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust and limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at: https://lowelllandtrust.org/about-us-2-2-2/event_rsvp/

Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
2025-05-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Cambridge – Magazine Beach, 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139, 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

Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Arnold Arboretum – South St Gate, 395 South St, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
The Arboretum Park Conservancy, Arnold Arboretum, and the BBC are sponsoring this two-hour walk in the Bussey Brook area of the Arboretum. The walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced.
Parking Update: Parking is now restricted at the South Street Gate where the walk begins. Parking is available on Arboretum Road, off Washington Street, https://arboretum.harvard.edu/roslindale-gateway-path-project/. It is a three minute walk to the starting point from there.

Gore Place, Waltham
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Watertown – Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228497

Neponset River Greenway - An Urban Oasis
2025-05-03 08:30 - 11:00 | 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: Yellow-rumped Warblers, Gray Catbirds and other species. Beginners and BIPOC encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Loaner binoculars available.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
2025-05-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will cover most of the refuge on flat and easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. A large variety of species can be seen here. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
2025-05-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will walk around three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrants and residents. Possibility of spring flooding in the area – check BBC website for late cancellation. Steady rain also cancels walk.

Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Weston – Weston Station Pond, 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, 02493, 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 May ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if it’s a quiet day for migration that there will be something awe inspiring to look at. Expect to walk about 3 miles in total on a combination of dirt and paved trails. Dirt trails could be muddy depending on conditions. There are no restrooms available at this location.

Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center
2025-05-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, 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. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.
The walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people.

Weston Station Pond Rookery (CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER)
2025-05-05 09:30 - 11:30 | MA
This trip is canceled due to the predicted rain.

McLaughlin Woods (CANCELED DUE TO RAIN)
2025-05-06 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston – McLaughlin Woods, McLaughlin Playground Path, Boston, MA, 02120, United States
This trip ic canceled due to the weather.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2025-05-06 07:00 - 08:30 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
Easy one to two-mile walk through mixed forest and open areas in search of resident and breeding birds.

Charles River Esplanade
2025-05-07 07:00 - 08:30 | Boston – Charles River Esplanade, MA, United States
We will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year round residents and birds setting up their breeding territories. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available.
Preregister on the Esplanade Association’s website: https://events.humanitix.com/bird2025.

Millennium Park, West Roxbury
2025-05-09 06:30 - 08:30 | Boston – Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
One to two mile walk on good trails along the wetland and woods.
Please read the “Meeting Place Description” carefully because it is a big park.
