Newburyport and Vicinity

Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United States

Join us on our annual New Year’s Day birding trip! We may also venture on to Cape Ann. Cosponsored with the Essex County Ornithological Club. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

Birding Sketch crawl–Winter Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch in locations around Essex County. All artistic levels welcome. Bring your own sketching materials and other creature comforts. Contact leader for details no later than 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 1.

Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

Leader's Choice

The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.

Birding Sketchcrawl–Spring Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. Contact leader for details. Call or email no later than April 13.

Parker River NWR on Bike

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Summer Solstice Walk

Leader's Choice

Celebrate the beginning of summer by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

Autumnal Equinox Walk

Leader's Choice

Celebrate the beginning of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.

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.

We follow all policies of field trip location property owners and co-sponsoring organizations. These may include ongoing public health measures. 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