Unless otherwise stated, BBC field trips and webinars are open to all participants and are free to attend. Most field trips do not need preregistration though all webinars do. While you do not need to be a club member to attend, we hope you will join us. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.
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POSTPONED to OCTOBER 1 – Fresh Pond, Cambridge
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POSTPONED to OCTOBER 1 – Fresh Pond, Cambridge
POSTPONED to OCTOBER 1 – Fresh Pond, Cambridge
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 - 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.
Allens Pond, Dartmouth
Allens Pond, Dartmouth
We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen's Neck Trails of Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of migrant passerines in the thickets and ocean and marsh birds. Can be combined with Gooseberry Neck.
Manomet Bird Walk and Banding Demo
Manomet Bird Walk and Banding Demo
We will walk the farm road and the mowed paths along the wood edge looking for migrants. After birding for an hour or so, we’ll walk up together to meet the banders at Manomet Headquarters. And we can view banded birds and watch a release, discuss molt and plumage on a variety of species, and learn about Manomet and [...]
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
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.
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8: Outer Cape Cod
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8: Outer Cape Cod
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8. 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.
RESCHEDULED: Outer Cape Cod
RESCHEDULED: Outer Cape Cod
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 7 TO SUNDAY OCTIOBER 8. 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.
Big Sit at Hellcat Tower, Plum Island
Big Sit at Hellcat Tower, Plum Island
Feel free to join at any time during the day for any length of time.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons and egrets. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with [...]
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Join us as we walk on easy paths around the refuge impoundments in hopes of finding fall migrants such as waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
We follow all policies of field trip location property owners and co-sponsoring organizations. Some participants may choose to wear a face mask for health purposes. We support their right to do so.
We hope to see you out birding soon!
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