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. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
NEW DATE – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
Lawrence is well known for its winter crow roost., with thousands of birds pouring in from every direction. Join a late afternoon trip on January 20to witness the spectacle. (Bad weather date January 21, same time.) Participants will meet an hour before sunset (3:30 p.m). During a pre-trip webinar on Wednesday January 17 the leaders [...]
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.
South Boston – Castle Island
South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us on a free joint BBC-Boston Nature Center bird walk to observe resident birds and winter 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 through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. We will search for wintering alcids, loons [...]
NEW DATE – Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United StatesWe will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. NOTE: This walk has been rescheduled from 1/28 with a new start time and leader.
RESCHEDULED – Charles River Waltham
Waltham - Charles River Shaws Supermarket 130 River Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 13 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 [...]
BBC Annual Winter Meeting – Live Only
Bedford - John Glenn Middle School 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA, United StatesSNOW DATE FEBRUARY 3 Please join us for our Members Night! BBC members will share their stories with us via poems, slide shows, video, graphic arts, and more. This meeting will be in-person with no Zoom link. This meeting is a wonderful way to connect with birding friends, catch up on one another’s birding experiences, [...]
RESCHEDULED – Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United StatesThis walk has been rescheduled from 1/28 with a new start time and leader. Please see that listing for all details: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/deer-island-boston-harbor-winthrop-3/
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, 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 chaperone. Binoculars [...]
NEW DATE – Charles River, Watertown
Watertown Square - Greenway EntranceAn easy ~2-mile walk along the Charles River Greenway in Watertown, with a chance to see over-wintering waterfowl on the river as well as winter-time resident birds. We are likely to see Common and Hooded mergansers as well as Buffleheads- plus the usual local woodpeckers and other hardy species. This trip was originally scheduled for [...]
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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