Plymouth Beach
Plymouth Beach 391 Ryder Way, Plymouth, MA, United StatesWe will walk the beach for shorebirds and nesting terns. Shorebird migration should be in full motion. Terns should be feeding almost-fledged young. Co-sponsored with the SSBC and Friends of Myles Standish State Forest.
Middlesex County Native Plant Walk
Join us on August 9th, 8-10 AM, for a walk along the trails in this eastern Middlesex County location, as we focus on the wildflowers that are blooming in the marshes and meadows. This habitat supports a tremendous diversity of plants, many of which are in spectacular bloom in mid-summer. In addition to the wildflowers, [...]
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
We will walk easy trials looking for birds and butterflies. Shorebirds and early fall migrants are expected. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
We will search for resident migrant birds and as well as shorebirds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
Hellcat, Parker River NWR – CANCELLED
Trip cancelled due to expected poor weather conditions.
Great Meadows NWR, Concord
We will walk slowly looking for rails, shorebirds, wading birds, and migrating Common Nighthawks. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
David T Brown Memorial Shorebird Walk, Squantum
Quincy - Squantum - Mosswetusset Hummock Quincy, MA, United StatesWe will review the shorebirds in the pans during high tide and walk to special spots in Squantum.
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
Overnight Pelagic Trip from Hyannis MA to Hydrographer Canyon Area
Hyannis - Pelagic - Helen H 137 Pleasant St, Hyannis, MA, United StatesOvernight pelagic trip to Hyrdrographer Canyon area. Join the BBC on the Helen H out of Hyannis, MA to search for pelagic birds. We expect to reach warm Gulf Stream influenced waters far offshore to see shearwaters, storm-petrels, jaegers and more! Possible targets include White-faced Storm-petrels, Band-rump Storm-petrel, Audubon's Shearwater. A fabulous chance to spend [...]
Shore Birding around Boston
Stops may include Belle Isle Marsh, The Key, Revere Beach, and Winthrop. We will not be carpooling so participants must have their own cars.
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!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting