Boston Nature Center
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders. The trails are flat and easy to walk. BNC offers bathrooms [...]
Global Big Day Kickoff at Magazine Beach
Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesKick off Global Big Day at Magazine Beach! We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking [...]
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United StatesWe will walk 3 to 4 miles on slightly hilly trails to check out resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. We will look for resident warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, up to five species of woodpeckers, vireos, Baltimore Orioles, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. We will also spend time listening and scanning the marsh for Wood [...]
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesEastern Point, Gloucester
Gloucester - Eastern Point (MAS lot) 199 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA, United StatesAn easy but long (four-hour) walk on the roads and grassy footpaths of this traditional warbler hot-spot. Mainly level terrain, but may have some muddy areas and uneven terrain. Heavy rain cancels.
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
Harvard - Oxbow NWR Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, United StatesWe will walk about three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Rain cancels the walk.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWestboro Wildlife Management Area
Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United StatesWe will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.
Weston Station Pond Rookery
Weston - Kendall Green Station Parking Lot Weston, MA, United StatesDiscover a Weston hot-spot featuring a Great Blue Heron rookery accessible by public transportation. The walk offers excellent chances for spring migrants, raptors, nesting Eastern Bluebirds and various waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Leader will pre-walk the route to scout for arriving species each session.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
Sharon - Moose Hill 293 Moose Hill Pkwy, Sharon, MA, United StatesWe’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
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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