Fresh Pond, Cambridge

Cambridge - Fresh Pond - TD Bank 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA, United States

This is roughly a two mile-walk on a level, paved path around the pond.

Plum Island

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

Kick off spring birding adventures on the spring equinox! We will search for ocean birds (ducks, loons, grebes, alcids), winter shore birds (purlin, purple sandpipers, sanderling), raptors (Rough Legged Hawk, Snowy Owl) and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope for sharing. [...]

Early Morning at Lynnfield Marsh

Lynnfield Marsh 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, United States

Approximately 1.5 mile walk along an old railbed and through forest to the marsh edge in search of American and Least Bittern, and other wetland species such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, raptors, herons, egrets, and blackbirds. If time permits we may also walk the Partridge Island trail nearby. All skill levels welcome. Terrain […]

Early Morning at Lynnfield Marsh

Lynnfield Marsh 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, United States

Approximately 1.5 mile walk along an old railbed and through forest to the marsh edge in search of American and Least Bittern, and other wetland species such as Virginia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, raptors, herons, egrets, and blackbirds. If time permits we may also walk the Partridge Island trail nearby. All skill levels welcome. Terrain [...]

Plum Island PRNWR

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

Enjoy the late afternoon colors and birds at PRNWR at a slow and easy pace as we search refuge hotspots for shorebirds and waders, as well as tree swallows and other regular species. Short walks on flat trails. Insect repellents highly recommended. Entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

Outer Cape Cod

Bourne - Commuter Lot, Scusset Beach Rd Canal Street, Bourne, MA, United States

All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

New Member Walk at Draw 7 State Park, Somerville

Somerville - Draw Seven SP Noonan Pl, Somerville, MA, United States

Get to know your fellow club members on this walk on the mouth of the Mystic River spanning between Everett and Somerville. Draw 7 State Park consists of 9 acres of land along the Mystic River, and is part of the Mystic River State Reservation. This is a short walk on flat paved surfaces searching […]

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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