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The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield

Wakefield - Lakeside Inn Hotel 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA, United States

We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.

New Hampshire Coast

New Hampshire Coast - Hampton Beach State Park MA, United States

We will look for winter ducks, alcids, and gulls plus other late fall migrants. Contact leader for details

Fresh Pond, Cambridge

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

An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers. Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows, Juncos).

Millennium Park

West Roxbury - Millennium Park 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders [...]

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.

Allens Pond, Dartmouth

Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Field Station Lot Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, United States

We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen's Neck Trails of Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of late migrants in a mix of thickets, forest, ocean, field and marsh habitats.

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Topsfield - Ipswich River MAS Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

Slow walk of about two miles on slightly hilly trails to check out year-round resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. With leaves off the trees, it should be easy to spot the birds that haven’t headed south, and perhaps some winter visitors. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Canceled for rain. Note that [...]

New Member Walk at Draw 7 State Park, Somerville

Somerville - Draw Seven SP Noonan Pl, Somerville, MA, United States

Get to know your fellow club members on this walk on the mouth of the Mystic River spanning between Everett and Somerville. Draw 7 State Park consists of 9 acres of land along the Mystic River, and is part of the Mystic River State Reservation. This is a short walk on flat paved surfaces searching [...]

Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Led 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, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations […]

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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