Great Meadows NWR, Concord

We will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Plum Island

Beginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.

Cold Spring Park, Newton

An easy walk on flat trails. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Cosponsored with the Newton Conservators.

Winter Birds along the Concord River Greenway, Lowell

Lowell Cemetery 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, United States

This walk is co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. The Concord River in winter can be a rich spot for birds as it tumbles and meanders toward its confluence with the Merrimack. We will look for wintering ducks and gulls that use the open water for feeding and we might even see a [...]

CANCELLED – Cape Ann

Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

Cancelled due to predicted weather conditions.

POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY – Winter Birds along the Concord River Greenway, Lowell

Lowell Cemetery 1025 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA, United States

Trip POSTPONED until Sunday February 26.  Meeting time and place are the same. This walk is co-sponsored by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. The Concord River in winter can be a rich spot for birds as it tumbles and meanders toward its confluence with the Merrimack. We will look for wintering ducks and gulls […]

Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner

Concord - Meriam's Corner 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

American Woodcocks are regular visitors to the fields of Minute Man NHP each spring. Listen and watch for this unusual bird's courtship display. We will walk about 1/2 mile on boardwalk and wide trail but woodcocks can often be heard and seen from the parking lot and participants may elect to stay in that area.

Plum Island

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

Please check with leader before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord

Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United States

We will take a slow walk on easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. We’ll move on from there to Nine-Acre Corner with possible extension to Drumlin Farm.

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge

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

An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

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