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.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportMilton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, MiltonWeek of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, March 17, 2024
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March 17, 2024 -Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
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March 17, 2024 -Arlington Reservoir
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March 17, 2024 -Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
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March 17, 2024 -Woodcocks at Alewife
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
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.
Arlington Reservoir
Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants.
Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton's Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway--let's see what birds we can find together. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome.
Woodcocks at Alewife
We will search the northwest corner of Cambridge in hopes of seeing,or at least hearing, the American Woodcock's mating display, a traditional New England rite of spring. Walk of less than a mile mostly or entirely on flat, paved walkways. No restrooms. Easily accessible from the Alewife MBTA station.
Monday, March 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024 -Woodcock Walk at Ipswich River Park, North Reading
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Featured March 19, 2024 -Featured Webinar: Avian Flu, from the global to local scene
Woodcock Walk at Ipswich River Park, North Reading
Join us at sunset to hopefully hear and see the mating sky dance of the Woodcock.
Webinar: Avian Flu, from the global to local scene
Learn about Avian Flu and why it is devastating birds. What can birders do to help?Wild birds, especially waterfowl, seabirds, and shorebirds, have long been considered the natural reservoir for diverse forms of Influenza A virus (IAV), the majority of which cause little to no disease. High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has recently entered
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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March 20, 2024 -Plum Island
Plum Island
Kick off spring birding adventures on the spring equinox! We will search for ocean birds (ducks, loons, grebes, alcids), winter shore birds (purlin, purple sandpipers, sanderling), raptors (Rough Legged Hawk, Snowy Owl) and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope for sharing.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
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March 21, 2024 -CANCELLED – Woodcocks at Alewife
CANCELLED – Woodcocks at Alewife
This trip has been cancelled due to unfavorable expected wind conditions.
Friday, March 22, 2024
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March 22, 2024 -Timberdoodles in Stoughton
Timberdoodles in Stoughton
Come watch American Woodcock display behavior. Water-resistant shoes helpful, but not needed.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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March 23, 2024 -CANCELLED – Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
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March 23, 2024 -Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
CANCELLED – Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
DUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This
Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 26, same time.
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
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