The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and after the posted date. Please notify the compiler of unusual sighting during that period. Here is a list of eastern [...]
On January 30, 2025 wildlife photographer Shawn Carey will give a talk at the Watertown Free Public Library at 123 Main Street. Join Shawn as he journeys through the Falkland Islands. This event will be in person only. Cosponsored with the Watertown Free Public Library. Learn more...
Mark your calendar for the BBC Members Showcase on February 8, 2025 at John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, MA. Share your birding story with BBC members via poems, slide shows, video, graphic arts, and more. The evening begins with a social hour and used book sale table. If interested in presenting, donating books, or [...]
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2025 scholarships will cover the full cost ($1725) of the Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens program at National Audubon’s Hog Island camp on June 15-20, [...]
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership is open to all who are interested in birds and nature.
The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. It will feature a presentation on the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal you won't want to miss! This hybrid meeting will be hosted at the Harvard University Geologic Hall (24 Oxford Street, Cambridge) [...]
Are you a BBC Member? Do you have 5 minutes? Tell us what you think about the Blue Book! We want to hear your input on our Brookline Bird Club Bulletins, mailed to members each season to share upcoming field trips and other information. Your feedback is invaluable to ensure the BBC continues to best [...]
Brookline Bird Club’s 7 Seas Whale Watch Trip Report, 2024 Photo: Black Guillemot, Johnny Owens On a beautiful Saturday morning July 27, 46 club members and friends boarded the 7 Seas sailing vessel Privateer IV out of Gloucester Harbor on a whale watching and sea birding adventure! We traveled along the coastline up into Ipswich Bay to Halfway [...]
Brookline Bird Club’s 2024 Trips to the Lake Umbagog, NH Region - In early June two groups of BBC members had the opportunity to explore the region near Lake Umbagog in northern New Hampshire. We stayed at the Errol Motel in “downtown” Errol, NH. All of our meals were kindly provided by the ladies of [...]
Celebrate Black Birders Week Sunday May 26 - Saturday June 1, 2024 Black Birders Week is a week-long series of virtual and in-person events to promote equitable access to nature, to highlight Black nature enthusiasts, and to increase the visibility of Black birders, who face unique challenges and dangers when they are engaged in outdoor activities. Full information is [...]
