Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

Fall 2023 Members Meeting

Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, United States

Searching for Lost Birds: How Rare Birds Can Inspire Exploration and Conservation in the Age of Extinction Around the world, there are just over 130 species of birds that no one has been able to find and definitively document in over a decade. These “lost” species are some of the biggest and most complicated mysteries [...]

CANCELLED – Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United States

Due to anticipated heavy rain this trip has been cancelled.

Fresh Pond, Cambridge

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

This is roughly a two mile-walk on a level, paved path around the pond.

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond

Boston - Franklin Park & Scarboro Pond Roxbury, MA, United States

We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.

Millennium Park, West Roxbury

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

Join us on a bird walk to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban setting that is a favorite habitat for many bird species. We will look for late departing summer birds and arriving winter migrants. The walk is suitable for all levels from advanced to beginner. Millennium Park has port-a-potties as [...]

Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance

Halifax - Cumberland Farms - River St 10 River St, Halifax, MA, United States

We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel paths in search of late fall sparrows. This is usually a good spot for Lincoln’s and Clay-colored Sparrows. We never know what else might show up.  I will arrive early to listen for Great Horned Owls.

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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