Family Bird Walk, Condon Shell, Medford
2026-06-06 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Medford – Condon Shell Parking, 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, United States
Sponsored by the Medford Public Library. Join local birder Leslie Kramer of Brookline Bird Club for a family-friendly bird watching walk along the river! Our group will meet at the Condon Shell parking lot and follow the path along the river, which is ADA-accessible and stroller friendly. Note: Attendance is free but registration is required at this link (and some more info): https://medfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-bird-walk-in-collaboration-with-brookline-bird-club/

Birding Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
2026-06-06 07:30 - 10:00 | Wareham – Great Neck Wildlife MAS Sanctuary, 226 Great Neck Road, Wareham, MA, United States
We will walk about 2.5 miles on several of the trails through forests and fields with scenic views of Buzzards Bay and salt marshes. This walk will be cosponsored with Nasketucket Bird Club.

Mount Holyoke to the Quabbin
2026-06-06 07:30 - 15:00 | Hadley – Skinner State Park, 99 Old Mountain Rd, Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
Join us for a series of short hikes as we search for Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Alder Flycatcher. Time will also be taken to enjoy the flora and fauna along the way.

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
2026-06-06 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-20 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).

Millis and Medfield Breeding Birds
2026-06-07 06:30 - 08:30 | Millis – Paddock Lane, 218 Causeway St, Millis, MA, 02054, United States
Trying for 50 species again this year, we’ll be walking about a mile and a half, mostly staying on pavement. Boots are not required. Ticks should not be a problem. We’ll be looking and listening for swamp breeders, including Green Heron, Brown Creeper, Northern Waterthrush, and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. We may then stop at the Medfield State Hospital fields for grassland and successional breeding birds. We could also make additional stops in Medfield as time allows.

Martin Burns WMA, Newbury
2026-06-07 07:30 - 12:00 | Newbury – Martin Burns WMA Orchard Street Entrance, Orchard St, Newbury, MA, 01922, United States
We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 3 miles looking for breeding birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler. Cosponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club. No restroom facilities.

Belle Isle Marsh & Winthrop Beach (Early Birders Series)
2026-06-07 09:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Belle Isle Marsh & the nearby Winthrop/Revere area! Nestled between Orient Heights, Beachmont, and Winthrop, the salt marsh of Belle Isle is host to a wide variety of unique bird species. As we navigate the northern portion of the park, expect to see your typical songbirds & coastal birds, but also shorebirds and other migrants. There’s no other place like it! Following our time at Belle Isle, we plan to carpool to the nearby beaches at Winthrop and/or Revere for more shorebirding action! If we’re lucky, we will get to observe Piping Plovers nesting on the beaches!
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!
Make sure to dress in clothes that cover your skin to avoid mosquito bites; bring water & bug spray! The mosquitos at Belle Isle can be nasty! Expect to walk approximately 3 miles on mostly level paths & beaches. Binoculars are highly recommended. If you need loaner binoculars, they are available upon request (please email the trip leader ahead of time). Port-a-potties are available at the meeting location.
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.
Plan to meet in the parking lot of Belle Isle Marsh off of Bennington St at 9 AM (1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128). Meeting location coordinates: 42.39166, -70.99370.
Parking is free at this section of the park. In the event the parking lot is full, the Suffolk Downs T station down the street has parking. As we navigate Winthrop/Revere after Belle Isle, there is available parking on most streets (but pay attention to signage). We encourage carpooling and will be carpooling those who are interested.

Mt. Greylock
2026-06-11 06:00 - 15:00 | Mount Greylock Visitors Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA, 01237, United States
Greylock and October Mountain trips may be swapped for best weather on the Greylock day. If wet weather predicted for the Berkshires, contact the leader in advance for potential change. This will be an exciting trip with the occasional surprise. Mourning Warbler has always been a specialty of this trip. Enjoy the warblers and other neotropical migrants we observed during spring migration. Cosponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. This trip will end around 3 pm then reconvene for dinner and an evening trip to Post Farm Marsh, Lenox. Target endangered breeding species: Pied-billed Grebe, Common Gallinule, Blackpoll Warbler, Mourning Warbler.

October Mountain
2026-06-12 06:00 - 12:00 | Lenox – October Mountain, 380 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
Greylock and October Mountain trips may be swapped for best weather on the Greylock day. Contact the leader in advance. Multiple habitats make this trip more diversified than the prior day’s Mount Greylock trip, as we begin along the Housatonic River WMA and make our way over October Mountain. Cosponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. Target endangered breeding species: American Bittern, Mourning Warbler.

Breeding Bird Survey, Plymouth Airport
2026-06-13 05:00 - 08:00 | Plymouth Airport, 246 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Limited participation. 5:00 – 8:00 a.m. We will be allowed to survey the entire airport grounds before the airport opens to flights to confirm as many breeding species we can. This special habitat has Upland Sandpiper, American Kestrels, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Grasshopper Sparrows, all species of special concern. Also includes pine barrens specialists like Prairie Warbler, Field Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, and Brown Thrasher. Pre-registration required. Being coordinated by another group. BBC coordinator is Glenn.
If inclement weather, postponed to June 20, 2026; same time.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2026-06-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.

Summer Solstice Saunter
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Leader’s Choice
Celebrate the beginning of summer by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond. Yes, this is a week before the solstice. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than June 11.

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
This trip will focus on finding some of the unusual birds that nest at Pine Hill – Grasshopper Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Eastern Whip-poor-will. Easy walk over flat sandy roads. Rain cancels walk.

Rocky Narrows in Sherborn
2026-06-14 06:30 - 08:30 | Sherborn – Rocky Narrows (TTOR) – Forest Street Parking, 100 forest Street, Sherborn, MA, United States
Mixed habitat – fields, woods river and swamp. A good variety of birds here. We’ll be mostly concentrating on the swamp and the Charles River. If we have a wet spring folks should check in with the leader as to whether rubber boots would be advised. There are spots that do flood. Of course we won’t cross anything that is too deep.

Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough
2026-06-14 06:30 - 09:30 | Southborough – Chestnut Hill Farm (TTOR), Chestnut Hill Rd, Southborough, MA, United States
We’ll walk about 2 miles around the protected grasslands of this wonderful Trustees property in search of Bobolinks, Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and more. Parking in the lot after the main entrance here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/87yAzpeBs6WPnx6K6

Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Ocean View Farm Reserve
2026-06-14 07:30 - 09:00 | Dartmouth – Ocean View Farm Reserve (DNRT), 28 Allen Neck Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
Part of our Bring Back Boblinks conservation series.
Co-led by Linda Vanderveer, Land Manager, DNRT. A combined walk with Brookline Bird Club and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Registration is required. Please go to https://dnrt.org/event/bobolink-walk-2/ to register. Registration opens on May 14.
Bobolinks are migratory grassland birds found across Massachusetts. The Bobolink is listed as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Massachusetts and faces global declines driven by habitat loss and early mowing practices that destroy nests, making coordinated land management essential for its conservation.
DNRT’s Ocean View Farm Reserve is a breeding habitat for Bobolinks. Join us as we observe them tending to their young in the fields at this scenic property. Trails are easy.

Millennium Park
2026-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, 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 bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof clothing, and a hat are recommended.
Pre-registration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com.

Plum Island
2026-06-16 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will explore various locations on the Refuge in search of breeding birds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Ashby & Townsend
2026-06-20 07:30 - 12:00 | Townsend – Willard Brook State Forest, MA, United States
We will explore for nesting warblers, juncos, sapsuckers, and probably butterflies and dragonflies, possibly continuing into the afternoon. We will start in Willard Brook State Forest and probably continue to Townsend State Forest, Mt. Watatic, or the Squannacook River WMA. Some trails are steep and moderately uneven.

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2026-06-21 06:00 - 09:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
In June, this wonderfully preserved grassland is alive with the songs of breeding Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, which are state listed as endangered species. Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, and American Kestrels nest regularly here as well. A mile walk on level grade; can be dry so bring water.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2026-06-21 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

Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Farm Meadow, Lincoln
2026-06-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Lincoln – Farm Meadow, Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA, United States
An opportunity to see Bobolinks, a declining and unique species, displaying and singing in their breeding habitat, possibly with fledglings! In addition to Bobolinks, possible species include Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush, Pileated Woodpecker, and maybe an Alder Flycatcher if we’re lucky! This is about a 1.5 mile walk circling the hayfield where the Bobolinks breed, and up to Codman Farm.

Neponset River Greenway - An Urban Oasis
2026-06-21 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 trip along the Neponset River Greenway on a metal and asphalt boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find: Yellow-rumped Warblers, Gray Catbirds, and other migrant and resident species. Beginners, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Loaner binoculars available.

Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Daniel Webster, Marshfield
2026-06-27 07:00 | Marshfield – Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary, 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Part of our Bring Back Boblinks conservation series.
Walk among open fields where we are likely to see and hear bobolinks, Our early start increases the likelihood that we will hear the bobolinks’ burbling morning song. Be prepared for muddy trails, depending on recent rainfall. Trails are mostly flat.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation - Winthrop Side
2026-06-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, 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 will enjoy this walk. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof clothing, and a hat are recommended.
Preregistration is required as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Mention when registering if you need loaner binoculars.
