Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and 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 is [...]

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants.

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

Walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We’ll be especially looking for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Wood Ducks, Glossy Ibis, and perhaps an owl. If you haven’t tried birding by ear, [...]

Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail

Weston - Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, United States

A “hidden gem”, a good variety of birds, a Great Blue Heron colony, good chance of Indigo Bunting, and other choice bird species (no guarantees). We’ll walk along Weston Station Pond and then on the bike trail westward as far as the old station, then return by the same route. Expect to walk about 3 [...]

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

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 [...]

Arlington Reservoir

Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

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 [...]

Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary

Marshfield - Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, United States

A variety of birds including water birds and raptors. Possibility of Meadowlarks.

BBC field trips are open to all participants. Unless otherwise stated, all trips are free to attend and do not need preregistration. You do not need to be a club member to attend, though we hope you will join. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!


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