Birch Hill WMA
2025-07-12 07:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Royalston – Birch Hill WMA, Royalston, MA, United States
Includes three to five miles of walking relatively flat terrain. Might include some bushwacking. Driving on hard packed dirt roads. Co-sponsored with the Athol Bird & Nature Club.

Southwick WMA
2025-07-13 07:30 - 10:30 | Southwick WMA – Suffield WMA entrance, Point Grove Road, Suffield, CT, 06093, United States
We will hike the fields focusing on grassland breeders, particularly Eastern Meadowlark and Grasshopper Sparrow.

Millennium Park
2025-07-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Millennium Park Canoe Launch, 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join the Brookline Bird Club in collaboration with Boston Nature Center to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds.Target birds include bobolinks, egrets, flycatchers, grosbeaks, herons, owls, rails, ravens, sandpipers, swallows & swifts, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this trip. The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer an optional 30-60 minute trip extension 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 cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 30 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

Pine Hill Road Grassland
2025-07-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Lancaster – Pine Hill Road Grasslands, Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States
We will hike a sandy/gravelly field area for grassland breeding sparrows and warblers including Grasshopper Sparrow, and wait until sunset for whip-poor-wills.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2025-07-17 07:00 - 10:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk easy trails looking for shorebirds, ducks, wading birds, rails, and nesting songbirds. This is also a great time to look for butterflies and other interesting insects. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair!

Whale and Seabird watching trip out of Gloucester
2025-07-18 07:45 - 12:30 | Gloucester – 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers Street, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The BBC is partnering with the 7 Seas Whale Watching Tour Company to travel to Stellwagen Bank – primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale, the endangered Right Whale, and other marine wildlife, including seabirds. With the help of onboard naturalists, we will search for seabirds – storm petrals, shearwaters, gulls and terns, gannets, and other pelagic birds – as we enjoy the whales and other marine species we may encounter.
There is a cost for this trip. See registration page: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=307
7 Seas website for other information https://www.7seaswhalewatch.com/

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
2025-07-19 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. In July, At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations—we’ll search for osprey, flocks of egrets, piping plover, migrating shorebirds, meadow and grassland nesting birds. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars are recommended, and don’t forget to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brookline Bird Club, & Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.

Charles River Path in Waltham
2025-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Waltham – Charles River Shaws Supermarket, 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, 02453, United States
Stroll along an easy to walk paved path. Possible sightings include Wood Ducks, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Great Blue Heron. Cosponsored with Waltham :Land Trust and Menotomy Bird Club.

Birding Sketch Crawl – Summer Series
2025-07-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice
Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Chance of seeing nesting Green Herons. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

The Quiet Beauty of Birding at Winthrop Beach
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Winthrop – DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation – Sturgis St, 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States
Join DCR park staff for a leisurely walk across sandy stretches and areas of loose rocks at this Massachusetts State Reservation, a well-known hot spot for birdwatching. We’ll be on the lookout for shorebirds, waterbirds, and gulls. Binoculars are recommended. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brookline Bird Club, Friends of Belle Isle Marsh & Friends of Winthrop Beaches.

Squantum - Quincy (CANCELED, MOVED TO AUGUST 2 & AUGUST 17)
2025-07-27 06:30 - 10:00 | Quincy – Squantum – Moswetuset Hummock, Quincy, MA, 02171, United States
This trip was listed by mistake. Due to the tides, the best dates are August 2 and August 17. Please see those listings.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2025-07-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, United States
Join the Brookline Bird Club in collaboration with Boston Nature Center to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Target species include bobolinks, dunlin, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, ibis, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens, sandpipers, sparrows, swallows & swifts, terns, warblers, vultures, and yellowlegs. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk The trails are flat and easy to walk. We may offer an optional 30-60 minute trip extension to nearby locations such as Lewis Lake or Short Beach.
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. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

Shorebirds & More at Parker River NWR
2025-07-29 07:30 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will be looking for Shorebirds and other Refuge specialties. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

Squantum - Quincy
2025-08-02 07:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-17 07:00 - 10:00 | Quincy – Squantum – Moswetuset Hummock, Quincy, MA, 02171, United States
We’ll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide (~6:15 am), we’ll try checking the high tide roosts for shorebirds as well. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
2025-08-02 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for large groups of herons and egrets, and shorebird rarities. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars are recommended, and don’t forget to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brookline Bird Club, & Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.

Muddy River and Halls Pond
2025-08-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Boston – 401 Park Dr – REI Entrance, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
A great walk of the Muddy River and Halls Pond, perfect for beginners or casual birders in the city! A loop going down the section of the Muddy River by Longwood, to the delightful birding Oasis of Halls Pond boardwalk, and then back along the Muddy River to the meeting spot.
Meet at 401 Park Drive in front of the REI entrance.
Restrooms available at meeting site and porta potties at Halls Pond Park.

Early Birders @ Charles River Esplanade
2025-08-02 18:30 | Boston – Charles River Esplanade (Frances Appleton Bridge Meeting Point), MA, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit the Charles River Esplanade for an evening bird walk! Located in the heart of Boston, the Esplanade is a 64-acre park along the south side of the Charles River. While serving as one of Boston’s staple common areas, it is also a good spot to observe resident bird species of Massachusetts in a welcoming, urban environment.
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 us for a casual evening of birdwatching!
Dress for the weather conditions; bring water! While the trip will start around 6:30pm, it may still be hot out! Expect to walk approximately 3 miles on mostly paved/level paths until sundown. 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 aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.
Plan to meet at the entrance to Frances Appleton Bridge (pedestrian bridge) just outside of the Charles/MGH red line stop. You will be in the right location if you see wavy granite seating next to the intersection. Meeting location coordinates: (42.36091, -71.07114)
Parking is difficult around here and it is strongly recommended that you arrive via public transportation.

Millennium Park
2025-08-03 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.Target birds include bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, flycatchers & kingbirds, grosbeaks, hawks, herons, kingfishers, orioles, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, swallows & swifts, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. 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 neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

Parker River Marsh Cruise out of Newburyport
2025-08-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours, Waterfront Promenade Park, 36 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from a new perspective on a cruise through the Parker River marshes! Join us on the Yankee Clipper docked in Newburyport Harbor for a leisurely cruise through the Refuge. Enjoy close views of shorebirds, gulls, terns, raptors, and sparrows on this tour. Co-led by Marilyn Tillinghast and Dave Williams!
There is a cost for this trip. See the registration page here: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=309
Yankee Clipper Harbor Tours website: https://www.harbortours.com/

Franklin Park Bird Walk with Zoo New England
2025-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston – Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot), Roxbury, MA, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the birds in your neighborhood, this walk is a great way to connect with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts. Co-led by Matthew Kamm, Zoo New England’s Associate Director of Field Conservation, and Michealle Larkins, Trip Leader and Board Member of the Brookline Bird Club.
Registration is required for this walk. Please use this website and scroll down to the August 10 walk “Bird Walk with the Brookline Bird Club” https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/biodiversity-walks/
Limited mobility details: Paths we will use are paved. There are modest hills. Unfortunately, there aren’t any benches along the way.

Members Only Webinar: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30
Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming. This session will provide practical tips and techniques to sharpen your shorebirding skills. We will also be scheduling a limited participation field trip focused on Shorebirds where you will practice the skills you learned during the webinar. Details will be available later in the summer.
Learn more and register from here: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/member-webinar-the-art-and-craft-of-shorebird-identification/

Forest Beach Conservation Area
2025-08-14 08:00 | Chatham – Forest Beach, 375-331 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA, United States
Co-sponored with Cape Cod Bird Club. We’ll walk the marsh trail to where it meets Mill Creek and return via the beach, less than a mile round trip. We’ll then head towards the overlook where we’ll likely view herons, egrets, shorebirds, passerines, gulls, osprey and Northern Harrier. This is another area with mixed habitat, a nice variety of bird species, and the occasional rarity. Low tide 9:59 am

Whale and Seabird watching trip out of Plymouth
2025-08-14 13:15 - 18:00 | Plymouth – Captain John’s Whale Watching Tour Company, 10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The BBC is partnering with the Captain John’s Whale Watching Tour Company to travel to Stellwagen Bank – primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale, the endangered Right Whale, and other marine wildlife, including seabirds. With the help of onboard naturalists, we will search for seabirds – storm petrals, shearwaters, gulls and terns, gannets, and other pelagic birds – as we enjoy the whales and other marine species we may encounter. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.
There is a cost for this trip. See registration page: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=308
Captian John website for further information: https://www.captjohn.com/
Follow this link for parking help. You will need a long term spot. https://parkplymouth.com/public-parking-locations.html

Field Trip: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley - Plymouth area
2025-08-14 15:00 - 17:30
Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming. What key field marks, behaviors, habitat, range, and timing can help? How can shorebird migration patterns and seasonal plumage help?
With shorebird migration now underway, the BBC is hosting both a webinar and a limited participation field trip to provide practical tips and techniques to sharpen your shorebirding skills.
Our speaker and leader will be Lisa Schibley, the North American coordinator for the International Shorebird Survey at Manomet’s Shorebird Recovery Program.
The field trip will occur on Thursday, August 14 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in Plymouth. The meeting place will be shared with registrants (limited to 15).
To register for the field trip sign into your member account and go to the Member Resources page.
https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/signin/

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
2025-08-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Rockport – Halibut Point State Park, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

2nd 2025 - Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise, Yankee Clipper
2025-08-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours, Waterfront Promenade Park, 36 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Our second Marsh Cruise for this year. Explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from a new perspective on a cruise through the Parker River marshes! Join us on the Yankee Clipper docked in Newburyport Harbor for a leisurely cruise through the Refuge. Evening cruise finishing around sunset searching for late shorebirds, waders, and salt marsh sparrows. Led by Marilyn Tillinghast and a co-leader.
There is a cost for this trip. More info and registration link here.
Yankee Clipper Harbor Tours website: https://www.harbortours.com/

3rd 2025 - Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise, Yankee Clipper
2025-08-19 07:30 - 10:30 | Newburyport – Yankee Clipper Tours, Waterfront Promenade Park, 36 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Our third and final Marsh Cruise for this year. Explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from a new perspective on a cruise through the Parker River marshes! Join us on the Yankee Clipper docked in Newburyport Harbor for a leisurely cruise through the Refuge. Enjoy close views of shorebirds, gulls, terns, raptors, and sparrows on this tour. Led by Marilyn Tillinghast and a co-leader.
There is a cost for this trip. More info and registration link here.
Yankee Clipper Harbor Tours website: https://www.harbortours.com/

Shorebirds, Herons, Swallows, & More at Parker River NWR
2025-08-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #4, Newbury, MA, 01950, United States
Shorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

Plum Island PRNWR
2025-08-21 15:30 - 18:30 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
Enjoy the late afternoon colors and birds at PRNWR at a slow and easy pace as we search refuge hotspots for shorebirds and waders, as well as tree swallows and other regular species. Short walks on flat trails. Insect repellents highly recommended. Entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk slowly along the dike looking for rails, shorebirds, and wading birds. The we will continue to an adjacent site where we have permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. On our return, we will look for migrating Common Nighthawks! Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair!

Shore Birding around Boston
2025-08-23 07:30 - 12:00 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. Please be prepared for mosquitoes at our first two stops.

Nighthawk Watch at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
2025-08-23 17:30 - 19:45 | Harvard – Oxbow NWR, Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join us for a pleasant evening of watching nighthawk migration along the Nashua River valley. Bring a lawn chair or a camp stool. Rain date: Sunday August 24.

Delaney WMA, Stow
2025-08-24 07:00 - 12:00 | Stow – Delany WMA Boat Launch, 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Be prepared for poison ivy.

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
2025-08-30 07:00 - 12:00 | Marshfield – Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary, 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2025-08-31 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 bobolinks, dunlin, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, ibis, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens, sandpipers, sparrows, swallows & swifts, terns, warblers, vultures, 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. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

Plum Island
2025-08-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Newburyport – Courthouse, 188 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Beginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.

Woburn Horn Pond Conservation Area
2025-09-06 07:30 - 09:30 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Co-sponsored with the and led by the Menotomy Bird club (Arlington Birds).
Join us we take a walk exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond Conservation Area. The walk will focus on the main pond, accompanying lagoons, marsh areas and Community Gardens in search of migrating fall warblers and sparrows.

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
2025-09-06 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for shorebirds during their peak in migration and passerines that are beginning their southerly migration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars are recommended, and don’t forget to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brookline Bird Club, & Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.

Millennium Park
2025-09-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-21 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.Target birds include bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, flycatchers & kingbirds, grosbeaks, hawks, herons, kingfishers, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, swallows & swifts, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. 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 neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 20 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

North Point Park
2025-09-11 07:00, 2025-09-23 07:00 | Cambridge – North Point Park, 6 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA, 02141, United States
A nice little city park on the Charles River that flies under the radar. Duck boats, skate park, and good transit connections make it lively, but there’s good green space along the river, and a decent number of species show up here. It’s underbirded, so who knows what might show up? Expect to walk on flat, paved paths with no elevation gain. Walk will probably be one to two km.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2025-09-13 07:00 - 09:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

Cold Spring Park, Newton
2025-09-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.

Boston Nature Center
2025-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Join the Brookline Bird Club and Boston Nature Center for a birding adventure in a unique urban habitat that teems with resident birds and fall migrants such as warblers and shorebirds. Spot feathered favorites with the help of a Mass. Audubon teacher naturalist and BBC volunteers. This walk will welcome birders of every level-including beginners-and follow flat, easy-to-navigate trails. Wear waterproof shoes and bring water, hats/sunblock and insect repellent (or apply at home beforehand).
The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing cgeorge@massaudubon.org and copying neil.calabro1@mac.com. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is limited to 30 people.

Nahanton Park, Newton
2025-09-14 08:00 - 10:30 | Newton – Nahanton Park, 507 Winchester St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Nahanton Park. Newton, offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River. This walk is timed at the peak of the fall warbler migration. Walking shoes are recommended. Co-sponsored by Friends of Nahanton.
Parking and facilities available inside the park. Cancelled if steady rain. If concerned about the weather, please call the leader.
Meet at the lot accessed from the Winchester St entrance.

Plum Island
2025-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.

Plum Island
2025-09-16 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord
2025-09-16 07:30 - 10:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Member Only Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30
Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do they do at night, when they seem to disappear? Birds need sleep as much as we do, and they have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle. Instead of long stretches of obliviousness, they sleep in short bouts of several seconds or a few minutes, waking up to look around for danger, and then going back to sleep. To increase their vigilance, birds can sleep, shutting off only half their brain and one eye at a time, leaving them able to respond instantly to any alarm. The social habits of sleeping birds are also distinctive. Most are solitary, some sleep in pairs or families, while others gain advantages of warmth, safety, and even social needs like finding a mate, by joining in flocks, not to mention guidance on where to get breakfast the next day.
Learn more and register for the webinar.

Charles River Esplanade
2025-09-17 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-09-24 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 fall migrants as well as year round residents. Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Preregister on the Esplanade Association’s website: https://events.humanitix.com/bird2025

Fresh Pond, Cambridge (Rescheduled from September 27)
2025-09-20 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A two mile walk on (mostly) paved paths around the pond. In addition to the “usual suspects”, we are likely to see some of the fall warblers, plus possibly a few of the Weird Ducks that have started to arrive.

Autumnal Equinox Walk
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Leader’s Choice
Celebrate the beginning of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

Delaney WMA, Stow
2025-09-21 07:00 - 12:00 | Stow – Delany WMA Boat Launch, 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Be prepared for poison ivy.

Arlington Reservoir
2025-09-21 07:30 - 09:30, 2025-10-18 07:30 - 09:30 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area is a public park and people walk dogs here frequently. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area
2025-09-22 06:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-29 06:30 - 08:30 | Westborough – Ball Field, Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Fall migrants at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-09-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-09 07:30 - 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.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge (RESCHEDULED to September 20)
2025-09-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
This walk has been rescheduled to September 20 (1 week earlier)

Rock Meadow, Belmont
2025-09-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Come join us for a walk at scenic Rock Meadow and Beaver Brook North, home of open fields, wetlands, ample woods and edge habitat, and public gardens which attract a wide variety of migrating song birds. Hiking is relatively easy, and should be a bit under two miles total at most, if we venture further into Beaver Brook North Note that there are no public rest rooms, but a portapotty may be available.

Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
2025-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Winthrop – Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park, Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152, 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 bobolinks, dunlin, egrets, falcons, hawks, herons, ibis, oystercatchers, plovers, ravens, sandpipers, sparrows, swallows & swifts, terns, warblers, vultures, 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 Correne George of Mass. Audubon at cgeorge@massaudubon.org and ccing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Registration is limited to 15 people. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent and sunblock are recommended.

Outer Cape Cod
2025-10-04 06:00 - 17:00 | Bourne – Commuter Lot, Scusset Beach Rd, Canal Street, Bourne, MA, 02562, United States
All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
2025-10-04 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-18 08:00 - 09:30 | East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot, 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons, and egrets. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars are recommended, and don’t forget to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brookline Bird Club, & Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.

Brook Farm Historic Site
2025-10-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Boston – Brook Farm Historic Site, 670 Baker St, Boston, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to look for birds in a unique urban habitat that often draws numerous uncommon and rare birds. Target birds include bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, flycatchers & kingbirds, grosbeaks, herons, kingfishers, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, sparrows & juncos, swallows & swifts, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. 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 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.

Member Only Webinar: Sparrow Identification!
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30
It is time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join this webinar to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds of these fascinating birds of our fields and forests. We will cover most of the sparrows with records in Massachusetts. We are hoping to schedule an accompanying field trip.
Presenter Bio:
Glenn d’Entremont has been birding for a half century. He participates in breeding bird surveys, runs numerous BBC trips annually, coordinates Christmas Bird Counts, and keeps accurate records for data input into eBird. Past president of the BBC, Glenn is currently a BBC board member.
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Fresh Pond, Cambridge (Rescheduled from Sunday 10/12 to Saturday 10/11)
2025-10-11 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Members Sparrow Walk with Glenn (intended for recent viewers of Glenn's Sparrow Webinar)
2025-10-11 07:00 - 11:00 | Belmont – Rock Meadow, 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
On October 9 at 7PM Glenn d’Entremont will offer a members only sparrow identification webinar followed by a special members only sparrow ID field trip on the morning of October 11. The field trip is limited to 25 persons for practical reasons and to people who have also attended the webinar or a past webinar on sparrows by Glenn. Please don’t come unless you register. The registration link starting point is here: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=317
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October Big Day Kickoff at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord with TBD Optional Second Stop
2025-10-11 07:30 | Concord – Great Meadows, Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
We will start our October Big Day at Great Meadows in Concord (Monsen Rd). Please join us as we try to see as many species as we can that day.
At the refuge, we will walk about 3 miles on flat easy trails we will search for a variety of birds. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
After birding Great Meadows, we will rest a few minutes, have a snack, and be sure to drink something, and then proceed to a TBD second stop. This is optional for participants. Our hope is to add some species to our Big Day lists.
There are basic restrooms at the Great Meadows refuge.
End time is “when we’re done” but participants can of course leave early.

October Big Day Kickoff at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
2025-10-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 23 Coniston Rd, Roslindale, MA, 02131, United States
Start your October big day with us at this small but mighty urban wild that offers a variety of habitat. Expect to see a variety of woodpeckers, resident birds, warblers, and other migratory species, as well as a surprise or two. The path is flat with a mix of gravel and dirt surfaces with newly added boardwalks on the wetter sections. Boots are strongly advised.

Birding Sketch Crawl – Fall Series
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Leader’s Choice

Early Birders @ Mystic River Reservation (Young Adult Birding Series)
2025-10-11 09:00 | Medford – Mystic River State Reservation, 4253 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, United States
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Mystic River State Reservation! Located just north of Boston in Medford, Mystic River Reservation is a state nature reserve home to over 300 acres of space in a riverfront setting. As we navigate our way around the 2.3 mile park loop trail, expect to see all kinds of songbirds, sparrows, hawks, and other Fall migrants (warblers!). 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 3 miles on mostly paved/level paths. We will start in the parking lot and make our way counterclockwise around the park back to where we started. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader ahead of time). Please be aware/respectful of cyclists that use the park.

This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.

Plan to meet at the parking lot adjacent to the police station at the northern portion of the park (along Rt. 16). Meeting location coordinates: 42.40421, -71.08530.

Parking Directions:
Free public parking is available at the meeting area (preferred) and at the boat house next to Blessing of the Bay Park along Shore Dr on the other side of the river (approximate 1 mile walk north to the meeting area).

Transit Directions:
If you are coming from Boston, take the Orange Line to the Wellington T stop and walk about 0.5 miles to get to the meeting location (cross the elevated walkway, the Fellsway, and then pass the police station to get to the parking lot). If you are coming from the north, you can take a 100, 108, or 134 bus to the Fellsway @ Middlesex Ave – Wellington Circle bus stop and cross the intersection to the meeting location. Otherwise the Orange Line from Malden Center (numerous transit connections) to the Wellington stop is your best bet.
If you have any questions, reach out to a trip leader!

October Big Day Hawk Watch from Pinnacle Rock
2025-10-11 09:00
Assuming it is not rainy or unfavorable winds, Craig expects to be on Pinnacle Rock on October Big Day counting migrating hawks. Indigenous Peoples’ weekend is generally a good time to see migrating Bald Eagles as well as accipiters flying past the Rock. Craig would welcome your help and participation. If unsure about the weather that day, call Craig’s cell – 781-873-9358 to see if he is at the Rock. Participants may call Craig the night before to check on his plans (781-322-0306). It’s generally not a very early start. Please check with Craig to find out when he expects to be there.
Pinnacle Rock location is in the southeast corner of Middlesex Fells Reservation, Malden, Massachusetts.
Finding Pinnacle Rock seems to present a problem. Although there is a map of the site on Hawkcount.org. that will get you in the right vicinity, the trail signs for the Rock are not very helpful and may indeed lead you astray. There are two entrance gates that can be used to find Pinnacle Rock – Gate 52 and Gate 56. If this is your first time getting to the Rock, I highly recommend that you use Gate 52 as the white blazes will lead you directly to Pinnacle Rock. Also, though the route is longer, it is less strenuous. Once you know where the Rock is, you can more easily take the shorter and more direct (more strenuous) route from Gate 56.
To get to gate 52 first find the first parking lot on Fellsway East [in Medford], just north of East Border Road. The map at the parking lot will indicate the Rock; it’s in the extreme southeast corner of the Fells Reservation. Cross the road and head south toward East Border Road. Shortly on your left will be gate 52. Follow the Rock Circuit Trail (white blazes). It will lead you right onto the Rock. When you get there, the only hill to the south will be an old metal tower with a radio antennae/ airport beacons? [Some of them were round disks, but as of this writing only one remains].
To get to gate 56, park on Woodland right off East Border Road. The gate will be directly opposite Woodland on East Border Road. [On the map this is labeled Pinnacle Rock Path]. Walk up the path to the crest of the hill. The radio tower will be on your right. [The white blazes here will lead you to the tower. However, if you go this way it is a more difficult climb. You will have to continue following the blazes to the Rock which is north of the tower]. The less strenuous way is to continue past the path to the tower. On your right you will see the Rock. At the top of the hill on your right you will see a fallen tree trunk lying on the ground. After passing this, the path will go downhill and you will see a path to the top of the Rock. [It is possible to walk to this entrance from the Orange Line (Oak Grove Station), although it is a bit of a hike].

Afternoon Bird Walk at Fruitlands
2025-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
As part of the Trustees’s event at Fruitlands called Flying Into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2025, Kathy Dia from the BBC will lead a bird walk from 2 to 3:30pm. The event includes a falconry demonstration but that part of the day’s activities is already sold out.
There will also be a morning walk (10-11:30 am) led by Boxborough Birders leaders Sandy Oxley and Al Sgroi.
There are other bird and nature themed activities offered too. Sounds like a nice family day with birding options.
The Trustees are charging admission for this event – more can be found here https://thetrustees.org/event/442199/

October Big Day Afternoon Stop at Arlington Reservoir
2025-10-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Lexington – Arlington Reservoir, 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, 02474, United States
A mid-late afternoon stop at Arlington Reservoir and adjacent Lexington Community Farm. We’ll hope to add some shorebirds, raptors, and interesting sparrows to our Big Day lists.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge (Rescheduled to 10/11)
2025-10-12 07:00 - 09:00 | Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
This walk has been rescheduled to Saturday 10/11.

Millennium Park
2025-10-12 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, bluebirds, bobolinks, egrets, grosbeaks, herons, kingfishers, kinglets, owls, rails, ravens & crows, sandpipers, vultures, warblers, and woodpeckers. 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.

Horn Pond Conservation Area (Sturgis Street, Woburn)
2025-10-12 08:00 - 10:30 | Woburn – Horn Pond – Sturgis St, 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Offered by Menotomy Bird club. Join us we take a walk exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond Conservation Area. The walk will focus on the main pond, accompanying lagoons, and marsh areas with a particular focus on the Community Gardens in search of migrating fall warblers and sparrows. Fall in the Community Gardens brings possibilities such as Lincoln Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Indigo Bunting and we can always hope for an elusive Dickcissel or Fox Sparrow. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance to Horn Pond.

Plum Island (CANCELED due to weather)
2025-10-14 07:30 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #1, Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, 01951, United States
CANCELED due to weather.

Half Day Pelagic out of Gloucester RESCHEDULED to October 24
2025-10-17 07:30 - 14:00 | Gloucester – 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers Street, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
If you registered and haven’t heard from us by email yet, please contact jedmondson@brooklinebirdclub.org

Scusset Beach State Reservation
2025-10-17 08:00 | Sagamore – Scusset Beach Pier Parking Lot, MA, United States
Co-sponsored with Cape Cod Bird Club. We’ll spend the morning checking the thickets on the wooded trails for fall migrants, walking the bike path along the canal where wintering waterfall should just be coming in and exploring the campground area. We’ll finish up at the beach and scope the jetty at the mouth of the canal. Expect 3 miles of walking on mixed terrain – dirt trails, paved bike path and beach.

Hellcat at Parker River NWR
2025-10-18 07:00 - 11:00 | Parker River NWR – Lot #4, Newbury, MA, 01950, United States
During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
2025-10-18 07:30 - 09:30 | Harvard – Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

Canceled - Cold Spring Park, Newton
2025-10-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Newton – Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02468, United States
This trip has been canceled.
