Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, and waterfowl. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult [...]
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. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum - Main Gate 125 Arborway, Boston, MA, United StatesStart your 2022 year list off on this easy 90-minute walk from the main gate to the ponds and back. In addition to looking for winter birds we will admire the Arboretum's impressive woody plant collection. See the arboretum website at arboretum.harvard.edu for directions and a checklist of birds.
CANCELLED – Winter Island Park, Salem
Salem - Winter Island ParkDUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS TRIP AHS BEEN CANCELLED.
RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDUELED TO JANUARY 27 Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with [...]
NEW START TIME – Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us on a free joint BBC-Boston Nature Center bird walk to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban setting that is a favorite habitat for many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds such as shorebirds, wading birds, sea ducks, and hopefully owls through field marks, [...]
RESCHEDULED – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCEDHULED TO 1/20 WITH A BAD WEATHER DATE OF 1/21. THE PRE-TRIP WEBINAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON 1/17. SEE THE NEW LISTING FOR SIGN UP DETAILS.
RESCHEDULED – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Salisbury Beach State ReservationTHIS TRIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.
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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