South Shore Century Run

Hingham - Wompatuck State Park - Main entrance 215 Union St, Hingham, MA, United States

Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Boston Nature Center

Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United States

Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite stomping ground for many bird species. We will search for early spring migrants such as Gray Catbird, Field Sparrow and Yellow Warbler and enjoy winter birds still present. Beginning birders welcome! Trails are flat and easy to […]

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area

Hanson - Burrage Pond WMA Hawks Avenue, Hanson, MA, United States

A 3 to 4 mile walk along level gravel paths along the woods edge, old cranberry bogs and reservoir. We will search for the locally breeding Sandhill Cranes and early migrants. The American Bittern is more often heard than seen and waterfowl should be plentiful.

Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach

Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

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. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional parking https://tinyurl.com/2s4k2skt and https://tinyurl.com/5944yx79. Cosponsored […]

Arnold Arboretum, Boston

Arnold Arboretum - Peter's Hill Gate 99 Bussey St, Boston, MA, United States

A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond **CANCELLED**

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

CANCELLED due to weather. Please join us next Sunday, May 7 at 8AM. We will look for warblers, orioles, and other migratory birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to two miles on paved paths. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association, […]

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Ball Field Hospital Rd, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States

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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We hope to see you out birding soon!


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