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.
Week of Field Trips / Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Plum Island
Plum Island
We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Barretts Mill Farmland
Barretts Mill Farmland
This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.
Friday, October 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026Hellcat at Parker River NWR
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October 17, 2026 -Arlington Reservoir
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October 17, 2026 -Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
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October 17, 2026 -Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
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October 17, 2026 -An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
Hellcat at Parker River NWR
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.
Arlington Reservoir
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
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. 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.
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Explore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature Center.
An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
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
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Please note, 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!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation