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. (Note that some webinars are limited to members.)
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, RockportWeek of Field Trips / Events
RESCHEDULED – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
RESCHEDULED – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
THIS TRIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
A peaceful winter walk in Mount Auburn is always a pleasure and you never know what you might see. Sapsuckers and Red-breasted Nuthatches are regulars.
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.
Webinar: The Lawrence Crow Roost
Webinar: The Lawrence Crow Roost
Lawrence is well known for its winter crow roost, with thousands of birds pouring in from every direction. Join us at this webinar where Dana Duxbury-Fox and Bob Fox talk about their experiences in Lawrence and about their research into roosting crows. Register for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tqC42oFlTiK7WqK66KeUgA There is also a limited participation field trip [...]
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance Halifax
Cumberland Farms Fields River St. Entrance Halifax
We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel, possibly icy, paths in search of Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl as well as other winter residents including Eastern Meadowlarks! Arrive early and listen for owls.
NEW DATE – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
NEW DATE – Salisbury Beach State Reservation
We will bird the Salisbury Beach State Park. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. There will be some walking. Restrooms available. THIS TRIP WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 14.
RESCEHDULED – Charles River, Watertown
RESCEHDULED – Charles River, Watertown
DUE TO WEATHER AND WALKING CONDITIONS THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 3.
CANCELLED – Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
CANCELLED – Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
DUE TO EXPECTED EXTREME COLD THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Cape Ann
Cape Ann
We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
NEW DATE – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
NEW DATE – Winter Crows in the Thousands – The Lawrence Crow Roost
Lawrence is well known for its winter crow roost., with thousands of birds pouring in from every direction. Join a late afternoon trip on January 20to witness the spectacle. (Bad weather date January 21, same time.) Participants will meet an hour before sunset (3:30 p.m). During a pre-trip webinar on Wednesday January 17 the leaders [...]
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
field trip / event categories
Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation