South Boston – Castle Island

South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

Join 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 States

We 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 States

THIS 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 States

SNOW 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 States

This 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 States

Led 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 Entrance

An 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 [...]

Birding Sketch crawl–Winter Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch in locations around Essex County. All artistic levels welcome. Bring your own sketching materials and other creature comforts. Contact leader for details no later than 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 1.

Scituate to Plymouth

Pembroke - Stop & Shop 125 Church St, Pembroke, MA, United States

A total of 70 species is routine on this trip. We should be able to find a combination of land birds, freshwater ducks, and ocean birds with relatively little driving. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.

Castle Island & Pleasure Bay, South Boston

South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

We will search for wintering ducks, shorebirds, and Snowy Owls. Dress warmly and be prepared for cold and wind. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Loaner binoculars available upon request – please contact the leader at least 48 hours in advance. Port-a-potties should be available.

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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