Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord

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

We will take a slow walk on easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. We’ll move on from there to Nine-Acre Corner with possible extension to Drumlin Farm.

Lynnfield Marsh

Lynnfield Marsh 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, United States

We will walk approximately 1.5 miles along an old railbed and through forest to the nearby marsh. Possible early spring migrants seen and heard during this evening walk include Marsh Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail, and American Woodcocks. We may witness Rusty Blackbirds staging to roost at one of the largest east coast flyways for this [...]

Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge

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

An easy, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

Brooks Estate, Medford

Medford - Brooks Estate - Grove St 266 Grove St, Medford, MA, United States

Let's see what early spring migrants we can find. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

Mount Auburn Cemetery

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

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 raptors, shorebirds, and resident wading marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. Expect to move to different locations by car or bicycle. Prepare for mosquitoes and ticks. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities available upon [...]

Birding Sketchcrawl–Spring Series

Leader's Choice

Come and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex counties. Contact leader for details no later than April 13.

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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