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.
Gaining Ground and Massport Trails
Concord - Massport - Hanscom - Gaining Ground meeting place 341 Virginia Road, concordMass Audubon Boston Nature Center, Mattapan – Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon – Accessible Outing
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, MattapanBear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
Saugus - Bear Creek Sanctuary (WINWaste) 100 Salem Turnpike, SaugusWeek of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 3, 2026 -Dunback Meadow, Lexington
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May 3, 2026 -Gaining Ground and Massport Trails
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May 3, 2026 -Brook Farm Historic Site
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May 3, 2026 -Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, Mattapan – Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon – Accessible Outing
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May 3, 2026 -Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Join us for an early May walk at Dunback Meadow. We will walk a few miles on mostly flat paths but they could be muddy. All sorts of possibilities at this fine birding location.
Gaining Ground and Massport Trails
Join us for a warbler-filled walk at Gaining Ground and Massport Trails in Concord/Bedford! The habitat surrounding Hanscom Airport is unique and supports a variety of spring migrants and nesting species. Expect to see flycatchers, sparrows, raptors, and colorful warblers in the varied habitats of this amazing spring hotspot. Roughly 2 mile round trip walk
Brook Farm Historic Site
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, though there are some rough patches. A water
Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, Mattapan – Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon – Accessible Outing
Walk 9:00 – 11:00 am / Check-in 8:30 – 9:00 am Leaders: Jerry Berrier (blind birder) jerry.berrier@gmail.com; Michealle Larkins mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org, 617-448-0796; Mass Audubon Naturalist Correne George Join us for the Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2026, a birding event during which birders try to see or hear as many bird species as possible on May 3-4, 2026.
Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
Bear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 4, 2026 -Chandler Pond, Brighton
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May 4, 2026 -Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
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May 4, 2026 -Weston Station Pond Rookery
Chandler Pond, Brighton
Easy birding around the pond. Possible extension to another location if the pond is not too birdy. Cosponsored by Friends of Chandler Pond.
Hammond Pond/Webster Woods, Newton
Hammond Pond and Houghton Gardens for early migrants. Trails can be muddy.
Weston Station Pond Rookery
Discover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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May 5, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 5, 2026 -Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
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May 5, 2026 -Webinar Open to All with Heather Packard, Mass Audubon – Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Cosponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.
Webinar Open to All with Heather Packard, Mass Audubon – Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides
Please join the BBC on the evening of Tuesday, May 5 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a webinar with Heather Packard from the Massachusetts Audubon Society entitled Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides. This webinar is open to all. Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
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May 6, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 6, 2026 -A Visit to Manomet’s Bird Banding Lab
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
A Visit to Manomet’s Bird Banding Lab
We have a special opportunity for BBC members as well as their family and friends to visit Manomet's bird banding lab on May 6th at 9am. This is a limited event so registration is required. Register here: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=322 Participants will see the bird banding lab and learn about bird banding. You can expect to see
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 7, 2026 -Boston Public Garden
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May 7, 2026 -Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
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.
Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park
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
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 8, 2026 -Millennium Park, West Roxbury
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May 8, 2026 -Bird with the BBC to Honor Dana Jewell and Ingeborg Burgaff
Bird with the BBC to Honor Dana Jewell and Ingeborg Burgaff
Space is limited - Registration required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bird-with-the-brookline-bird-club-to-honor-dana-jewell-and-ingeborg-burgaff-tickets-1982192622493?aff=oddtdtcreator Join the Brookline Bird Club and Friends of the Fells to spot migrating bird species as they travel back north amidst the warming spring weather. With the right conditions, we expect to see 10 species of warblers or more! This walk is in honor of Dana Jewell and
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 9, 2026 -Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
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May 9, 2026 -Rock Meadow & Beaver Brook North
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May 9, 2026Pine Banks Park
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May 9, 2026 -Gore Place, Waltham
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May 9, 2026 -Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
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May 9, 2026 -Mount Auburn Cemetery
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May 9, 2026Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Join expert birder Mike Baird for a morning of birdwatching at the beautiful Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary! Located near the Merrimack River, this serene 22-acre sanctuary is a features diverse habitats such as forest, meadow, and wetland. You’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of bird species, from vibrant songbirds to majestic raptors, while
Rock Meadow & Beaver Brook North
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 warblers, vireos, and buntings. Hiking is relatively easy, and should be a bit under two miles total at most, if we
Pine Banks Park
Join Craig for a walk in Pine Banks which is often a good local spot for migration. Beginning birders are welcome. The walk will not be too strenuous, although the leader may optionally extend the walk to climb up a hill in the back of the park.
Gore Place, Waltham
We will walk around the farm fields and gardens at the Gore Place then venture across Waltham Street to adjacent conservation land. Free for BBC and Gore Place members. Preregistration required at https://goreplace.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35514
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 May ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if it's
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
We will walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We will look for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, vireos, Baltimore Orioles, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. We will also spend time listening and scanning the marsh for Wood
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
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