Ricci Field Conservation Land, Lincoln MA

Lincoln - Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, White-crowned and Lincoln’s as well as other migrants and raptors. This will be a two-mile walk. A scope may be helpful if you are comfortable carrying one.

POSTPONED to OCTOBER 1 – Fresh Pond, Cambridge

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

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 - A two mile walk on (mostly) paved paths around the pond. In addition to the “usual suspects”, we are likely to see some of the fall warblers, plus possibly a few of the Weird Ducks that have started to arrive.

Allens Pond, Dartmouth

Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Beach Lot 1284 Horseneck Rd, 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 migrant passerines in the thickets and ocean and marsh birds. Can be combined with Gooseberry Neck.

Manomet Bird Walk and Banding Demo

Plymouth - Manomet 125 Manomet Point Road,, Plymouth, MA, United States

We will walk the farm road and the mowed paths along the wood edge looking for migrants. After birding for an hour or so, we’ll walk up together to meet the banders at Manomet Headquarters. And we can view banded birds and watch a release, discuss molt and plumage on a variety of species, and learn about Manomet and [...]

Great Meadows NWR, Concord

Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United States

We 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 States

Feel 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 States

Led 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 [...]

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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