Virtual via Zoom
Webinar: Sparrows!
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesIt is time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join this webinar to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds of these fascinating birds of our fields and forests. We will cover most of the sparrows with records in Massachusetts. There will be an accompanying field trip for those interested (date is 10/13, rain date 10/14. [...]
Webinar: Virtual Pelagic! with Naeem Yusuff
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesProgram Description: Join the Brookline Bird Club for a virtual pelagic trip! In this webinar we will cover all the best offshore locations in Massachusetts, including the opportunities for seeing pelagic birds on whale watches. There will be identification tips, and an overview of common birds that can be expected offshore, as well a couple [...]
BBC Annual Members Meeting (Hybrid: Live+Zoom)
Harvard University Geological Lecture Hall 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, United States +1 morePlease join the Brookline Bird Club for our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Annual Members Meeting on Friday April 19th, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. This hybrid meeting will be hosted at the Harvard University Geologic Hall (24 Oxford Street, Cambridge) as well as via Zoom for those unable to attend live. Note [...]
Webinar: Avian Flu, from the global to local scene
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesLearn about Avian Flu and why it is devastating birds. What can birders do to help?Wild birds, especially waterfowl, seabirds, and shorebirds, have long been considered the natural reservoir for diverse forms of Influenza A virus (IAV), the majority of which cause little to no disease. High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has recently entered [...]
Using eBird in the Field
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesSince its launch in 2015, the eBird mobile app has become an immensely popular way to record bird observations. To help us use the app in the field, we will tackle topics like sorting and searching species, modifying the GPS track to determine distance and time, addressing the “high count” and “rare” filters, etc. When [...]
Webinar: Peregrine Falcon Recovery and Conservation in Massachusetts
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesLearn about the decline, recovery, and conservation of the peregrine falcon in Massachusetts. A true conservation success story and ambassador for conservation. The conservation and continued monitoring of this species would not be possible without the general public, birders, photographers, and landowners/property managers alike. Learn about how you can get involved and make a difference. [...]
Webinar: The Lawrence Crow Roost
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesLawrence 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 [...]
Bringing Nature Back: Two Yards, Two Approaches for Attracting Birds and Wildlife
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesIf you could, how would you create a yard that invites and supports avian, insect and native plant life? What features are must-haves? And what lessons have been learned along the way? Two BBC Members share how they designed their own yards with native plants and sustainable water use, with exciting successful results. Learn some [...]
Annual Members Meeting and THE WARBLER GUIDE: The Overlooked ID Points that Make Identifying Warblers Easy
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesTom Stephenson in Antarctica Our warblers are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. But their beautiful colors often blind birders to many of their most important ID points. This problem is compounded by the often brief and obstructed views we have in the field. Tom Stephenson will address many of [...]
Brookline Bird Club 2022 Virtual Fall Meeting – Preregistration Required
Virtual via Zoom MA, United StatesDemystifying Great Shearwaters What do we know about the foraging behavior, habitat use and movement ecology of Great Shearwaters? Learn about these impressive and mysterious pelagic birds from Dr. David Wiley, who leads the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary's seabird ecology program, which has captured, satellite tagged, and tracked Great Shearwaters annually since 2012. About [...]
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