Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard

We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 26, same time.

Blue Hills

Blue Hills Reservation Chickatawbut Rd. and Randolph Ave, Milton, MA

Thus trip consists of several short, one mile hikes (the first is rather steep) to look for Turkey Vultures, Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds and early arriving Eastern Phoebes and Pine Warblers.

Blue Hills – Woodcock Walk in Fowl Meadow

Blue Hills - Burma Road 1361 Brush Hill Rd, Hyde Park, MA

We are usually successful in seeing the Woodcock's mating flight, and on one occasion saw its mating display.  We will hike one mile on a flat trail that may be wet.

Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

Co-sponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, Wild Turkey, American Kestrel, and a variety of warblers. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the [...]

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 [...]

Great Meadows NWR, Concord

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

This is an easy walk on level paths in search of early spring birds. Rain cancels the walk. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.

Woodcocks of Rock Meadow

Belmont - Rock Meadow 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, United States

Come enjoy the warming evenings at scenic Rock Meadow, which each year plays host to courting American Woodcocks, with the males engaging in their spiraling sky-dance flights above the fields.

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Westborough - Town Beach 60 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, United States

We will hike at an easy pace through easy to moderate trails in search of early spring arrivals in a variety of marsh, field, and woodland habitats. We will check the ponds and marsh for any migrant ducks and swallows. We will hike the eastern trails until 9:45, take a short break at the parking [...]

Horn Pond, Woburn

Woburn - Horn Pond - Sturgis St 98 Sturgis St, Woburn, MA, United States

Let's look for early Spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow, and early warblers such as Palm, Pine, and Yellow-rumped. Co-sponsored with the Menotomy Bird Club. NOTE THAT MEETING LOCATION CHANGED TO STURGIS STREET.

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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