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.
Brook Farm Historic Site (CANCELLED due to weather)
Boston - Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St, BostonHalibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportCANCELLED Squantum Point Park (Early Birders Series)
Quincy - Squantum Point Park MWRA Haul Rd, QuincyWeek of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 19, 2026 -Arlington Reservoir
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April 19, 2026 -Weston College Land
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April 19, 2026 -Brook Farm Historic Site (CANCELLED due to weather)
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April 19, 2026 -Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
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April 19, 2026Lost Pond, Brookline
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April 19, 2026CANCELLED Squantum Point Park (Early Birders Series)
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April 19, 2026 -Webinar – Tawny-Throated Dotterel Research in Peru
Arlington Reservoir
We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
Weston College Land
We'll search this local hotspot for overwintering birds like Red-breasted Nuthatches, sparrows, and ducks as well as early spring migrants including Palm Warblers, kinglets, and hopefully Louisiana Waterthrush! Mostly flat woodland trails and fields, possibly muddy in places.
Brook Farm Historic Site (CANCELLED due to weather)
CANCELLED due to the rain. Look for future walks by these leaders!
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 (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
Lost Pond, Brookline
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. There is a
CANCELLED Squantum Point Park (Early Birders Series)
CANCELLED TODAY. The leader is feeling ill and can't make it. Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Squantum Point Park! Located in northern Quincy along the coast, Squantum Point is a former naval airfield turned birding hotspot in the Boston vicinity. Thanks to the variety of habitats found in the park, it
Webinar – Tawny-Throated Dotterel Research in Peru
Please join the BBC on April 19 for a webinar with Manomet Conservation Sciences staff and collaborators about Tawny-Throated Dotterel Research in Peru. The webinar is scheduled for 7PM. This webinar is open to all and will be presented through Zoom. You may register here (advance registration strongly suggested): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VZBRPJT_Rl2zNso85ZLoMQ
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Westboro Wildlife Management Area
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April 20, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
Westboro Wildlife Management Area
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
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April 21, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 21, 2026 -Mary Cummings Park, Burlington
Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.
Mary Cummings Park, Burlington
Join us as we explore Mary Cummings Park for spring migrants and local breeding birds. Cosponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 23, 2026 -Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
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.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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April 24, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 24, 2026 -Annual Members Meeting & Lecture with Hyla Howe: Bobolinks on the Brink
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
We’ll walk about 3 miles or mostly even terrain exploring 400 acre urban wildlife sanctuary looking for woodpeckers, raptors, ducks, herons and migrating song birds. There may be a $4 trail fee for Non-Mass Audubon Members. Beginners welcome!
Annual Members Meeting & Lecture with Hyla Howe: Bobolinks on the Brink
Please join us on April 24 for our Annual Members Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:30 with the BBC’s annual business meeting and the election of new officers and board members. Once we have concluded with club business and announcements we will go the evening’s speaker.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area
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April 25, 2026 -Birding by Ear: Spring Migration
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April 25, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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April 25, 2026 -Beaver Brook Farm, Dracut
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April 25, 2026 -Reading Town forest
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April 25, 2026 -Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
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April 25, 2026 -Arnold Arboretum, Boston
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April 25, 2026 -Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area
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.
Birding by Ear: Spring Migration
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.
Beaver Brook Farm, Dracut
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
Reading Town forest
We will walk along fire roads and well maintained trails focusing on the Ipswich River and its adjacent wetlands and uplands. No restroom facilities.
Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
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. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions.
Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
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 late April ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
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