Calendar of Field Trips / Events
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Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance
We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel paths in search of late fall sparrows. This is usually a good spot for Lincoln’s and Clay-colored Sparrows. We never know what else might show up. I will arrive early to listen for Great Horned Owls.
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park, Winthrop
Join us to observe resident birds and early fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders […]
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Halloween Walk at Barrett’s Mill Farmland
Halloween Walk at Barrett’s Mill Farmland
This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel.
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BBC Fall 2024 Pelagic Trip Registration – now open!
BBC Fall 2024 Pelagic Trip Registration – now open!
Join our November 2024 pelagic trip! Saturday, November 2 (rain date November 3) Join the fun on another pelagic trip with the BBC! We have chartered a private trip with 7 Seas Whale Watching Tours to search for pelagic birds in the waters around Stellwagen Bank. With the help of onboard spotters we hope to […]
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Late Fall is often a time of year for fall lingerers, winter arrivals and often a surprise or two. Join us for an approximately 2 mile walk around Mt. Auburn over rolling terrain. Restrooms available
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations […]
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Fresh Pond, Cambridge CANCELLED/POSTPONED to November 9
Fresh Pond, Cambridge CANCELLED/POSTPONED to November 9
This trip is canceled but there is one next Sunday, November 9 with Thomas leading
New Hampshire Coast
New Hampshire Coast
We will look for winter ducks, alcids, and gulls plus other late fall migrants. Contact leader for details
The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
The Lakes of Wakefield and Lynnfield
We will visit several different lakes and ponds in Wakefield and Lynnfield primarily looking for waterfowl. There will be some walking.
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Fresh Pond, Cambridge
Fresh Pond, Cambridge
An easy 2-mile walk through pondside meadows and forest paths at Fresh Pond. The over-wintering waterbirds have started to arrive, and we may see Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Ducks and both Hooded and Common Mergansers. Meadow and forest species may include year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrows, Juncos).
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Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders […]
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond — CANCELLED
Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond — CANCELLED
This trip is CANCELLED due to a large event in the park that will interfere with the planned birding walk.
Allens Pond, Dartmouth
Allens Pond, Dartmouth
We will be birding the Beach Loop, Quansett Trail, and Allen's Neck Trails of Allen's Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in search of late migrants in a mix of thickets, forest, ocean, field and marsh habitats.
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Slow walk of about two miles on slightly hilly trails to check out year-round resident species in the Sanctuary’s woodlands, wetlands and fields. With leaves off the trees, it should be easy to spot the birds that haven’t headed south, and perhaps some winter visitors. Restrooms open from 8:00 AM. Canceled for rain. Note that […]
New Member Walk at Draw 7 State Park, Somerville
New Member Walk at Draw 7 State Park, Somerville
Get to know your fellow club members on this walk on the mouth of the Mystic River spanning between Everett and Somerville. Draw 7 State Park consists of 9 acres of land along the Mystic River, and is part of the Mystic River State Reservation. This is a short walk on flat paved surfaces searching […]
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations […]
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip.
Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
A variety of birds including water birds and raptors. Possibility of Meadowlarks.
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North Shore Waterfowl Expedition
North Shore Waterfowl Expedition
We will visit several different water bodies in Essex County in attempting to see as many as 25 different species of Ducks and Geese. There will be some walking. We will end up at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, East Boston
Join us to observe resident birds and fall/early winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders […]
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Leader’s Choice–South of Boston
The trip leader will monitor recent sightings and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader after November 24 for details on the meeting time and location. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
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