Shilo McDonald
Nahant
Nahant - Short Beach 1 Ward Rd, Nahant, MA, United StatesThe main focus will be birds and their behaviors, but buds, bugs, and beginning birders will be a boon!
Salem Woods
Salem Woods MA, United StatesListen carefully. An afternoon walk in the woods, with the trees full of leaves and thickets as dense as ever, we will focus on birding by ear. The distance and difficulty of this walk will be adjusted for the attendees and will range from one to two miles with easy to moderate incline on marked [...]
Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants. Cosponsored with the Cape Cod Bird Club.
King’s Beach – Swampscott/Lynn
Lynn - Kings Beach MA, United StatesLet's take a look at gulls! Gulls take 3 to 4 years to reach adult plumage. And in each year, there's a winter and a summer plumage. Which means, we get to see six to eight different versions of each species. And THAT is what makes gulls so much fun to identify! Free on-street parking. [...]
Cape Ann
Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United StatesWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Cosponsored with the Essex County Ornithological club
Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United StatesIn case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
Ipswich and Vicinity
Ipswich - Former Town Hall 69 S Main St, Ipswich, MA, United StatesWe will search for waterfowl, raptors, and wintering boreal songbirds. Limited walking. Carpooling from the meeting location will be essential. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Ornithological Club.
Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Train Station Newburyport Train Station, Newburyport, MA, United StatesWe will visit Plum Island, areas along the Merrimack River, and Salisbury. 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. NOTE: Meeting Place Changed. We will meet at the train station parking lot.
Salem Woods
Salem Woods MA, United StatesListen carefully. An afternoon walk in the woods, with the trees full of leaves and thickets as dense as ever, we will focus on birding by ear. The distance and difficulty of this walk will be adjusted for the attendees and will range from one to two miles with easy to moderate incline on marked [...]
King’s Beach – Swampscott/Lynn
Lynn - Kings Beach MA, United StatesLet's take a look at gulls! Gulls take 3 to 4 years to reach adult plumage. And in each year, there's a winter and a summer plumage. Which means, we get to see six to eight different versions of each species. And THAT is what makes gulls so much fun to identify! Free on-street parking. [...]
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