Great Meadows NWR, Concord

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

We will walk easy trails looking for shorebirds, ducks, wading birds, rails, and nesting songbirds. This is also a great time to look for butterflies and other interesting insects.  Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Great Meadows NWR, Concord with Limited Mobility Option

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

We will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. The first portion of the walk is .6 miles round trip. Those to wish to join us on an extended walk with permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Danehy Park, Cambridge

Cambridge - Danehy Park 99 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for an urban birding trip. A small marsh, grasses, and open fields often attract unexpected birds in this setting. All are welcome, including beginners and those who historically have not been included in birding! Loaner binoculars available for use during this trip.

Fenway Area Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail

Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

We’ll explore and look for birds in the northern part of the Fenway area around the gardens and recently restored Muddy River, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect up to 2 miles of walking on easy flat trails (paved and unpaved). This beautiful and historical patch of green often attracts [...]

Stony Brook Reservation Bird Walk with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail

Boston - Stony Brook Reservation (E Boundary Rd meeting place) 1 E Boundary Rd, Boston, MA, United States

We’ll explore and look for birds in the  along the Walking City Trail in the Stony Brook Reservation in the heart of Boston, in collaboration with Boston Birding Festival and Walking City Trail. Expect about 2 miles miles on trails that will be difficult in places. The trails can be rocky, have exposed roots, and [...]

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond — CANCELLED

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

This trip is CANCELLED due to a large event in the park that will interfere with the planned birding walk.

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)

Boston - Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, United States

Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let's see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway

Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United States

Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton's Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be [...]

Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)

Boston - Neponset River Greenway, Mattapan to Milton 1674 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, United States

Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway on an accessible boardwalk and bike path. Let's see what we can find together! Beginners encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be present.

Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway

Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United States

Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton's Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be [...]

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!


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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting