Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
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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. Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
Lost Pond, Brookline
Lost Pond, Brookline
A short, two mile loop over slightly hilly trails looking for resident woodland birds and early migrants, namely Hairy Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, kinglets, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers, and possibly Great Horned Owl. We will also check the grassy slopes next to the pond and recycling center for sparrows and other grassland birds.
Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond, Brookline
This 90-minute walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Emerald Necklace Bird Club.
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard
We will walk about three miles on easy paths through woodland and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Rain cancels walk.
Westboro Wildlife Management Area
Westboro Wildlife Management Area
We will hike the north side of Big Chauncy Pond in search of migrant warblers.
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Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
Marblehead Neck Sanctuary
We will explore this small gem of a sanctuary for migrants and residents alike.
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Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
Early Spring Birding at Squantum Point Park
We will explore the amazing Squantum Point Park in Quincy for winter and early spring birds! Especially of interest will be remaining winter ducks such as Scoters, Long-Tailed Ducks, etc. Early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe will be of interest as well. This small park is a top eBird hotspot for a reason! There [...]
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
We’ll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let’s find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
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Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
This is a two-hour walk exploring the four corners of the Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime.
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
We will walk one mile on good, mostly level trails, looking for migrants, and checking the reservoir for ducks.
Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
Early Bird Birding with the Athol Bird & Nature Club
Explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. A great event for the novice birder to learn from one of the best field naturalists in the region. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
We will walk one to two miles on easy trails through sanctuary woodlands and wetlands. (Small fee required if you are not a member of Mass Audubon.) Meet at the information board near the main parking lot. We will be looking for early migrants such as Pine and Palm warblers, swallows, and vocal residents such [...]
Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
Yapp Farm, Dracut, MA
Join us for a walk through various habitats such as mature woodland, freshwater marsh, and open fields as we look and listen for spring migrants and resident breeding birds at this beautiful piece of property preserved by the town of Dracut. We should be able to find a good variety of species that need these […]
Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsired by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional [...]
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that hosts many bird species and is an excellent location for finding rarities. A BNC naturalist will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. The walk is suitable for all levels of birders. The trails are [...]
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
Arnold Arboretum, Boston
A two hour walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the Arboretum website http://arboretum.harvard.edu for directions or to download a checklist of birds.
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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