Plum Island
We will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.
Charles River Esplanade
Boston - Charles River Esplanade MA, United StatesWe will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of fall migrants as well as year round Co-sponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Pre-register for this walk on the Esplanade Association's website.
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections.
Autumnal Equinox Walk
Leader's ChoiceCelebrate the beginnimg of the Fall season by birding favorite patches, locally and beyond.
Rock Meadow and Beaver Brook North
Belmont - Rock Meadow 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, United StatesCome join us for an early autumn walk at Rock Meadow and Beaver Brook North. We will explore the gardens looking for migrant warblers and sparrow, as well as walking through open fields, wetlands, ample woods & edge habitat. After Rock Meadow we will cross into Beaver Brook North and hopefully find some more migrants, [...]
Delaney WMA, Stow
We will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. Contact leader the night before in case of rain prediction. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
RESCHEDULED – Outer Cape Cod
DUE TO EXPECTED POOR WEATHER, THIS TRIP IS RESCEHDULED TO OCTOBER 8. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME. 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.
Fresh Pond, Cambridge
A two mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
Fenway Victory Gardens Fall Bird Walk
Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United StatesPlease join us for a walk around Boston’s beautiful and historic Fenway Victory Gardens in search of fall migrating and resident birds. Meet at the flagpole inside the garden (across the street from 11 Park Drive). Parking is limited to Boylston Street or Fenway. The garden’s grass walkways are generally even, and can be muddy [...]
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed 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 years+ [...]
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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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting