Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8: Outer Cape Cod
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 8. All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
RESCHEDULED: Outer Cape Cod
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RECSCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 7 TO SUNDAY OCTIOBER 8. All Day. This trip should record close to 100 species covering Canada Goose through House Sparrow, both of which might be missed. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
Big Sit at Hellcat Tower, Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United StatesFeel free to join at any time during the day for any length of time.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & 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 raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons and egrets. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon request. Ages: Adults and kids 8+ with [...]
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesJoin us as we walk on easy paths around the refuge impoundments in hopes of finding fall migrants such as waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and sparrows. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Big Sit at Gooseberry Neck
Westport - Gooseberry Neck Westport, MA, United StatesFeel free to join at any time during the day for any length of time.
King’s Beach – Swampscott/Lynn
Lynn - Kings Beach MA, United StatesLet's take a look at gulls! Gulls take 3 to 4 years to reach adult plumage. And in each year, there's a winter and a summer plumage. Which means, we get to see six to eight different versions of each species. And THAT is what makes gulls so much fun to identify! Free on-street parking. [...]
Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
Bringing Nature Back: Two Yards, Two Approaches for Attracting Birds and Wildlife
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesIf you could, how would you create a yard that invites and supports avian, insect and native plant life? What features are must-haves? And what lessons have been learned along the way? Two BBC Members share how they designed their own yards with native plants and sustainable water use, with exciting successful results. Learn some [...]
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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