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Welcome to the South Shore Bird Club of Massachusetts
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The South Shore Bird Club (SSBC) was founded in 1946 and the first members set out to explore and share the birds and birding habitats of the South Shore of Massachusetts.
We still concentrate on a variety of mainly local field trips. Many trips involve car-pooling.
In case of inclement weather please check back on this website or contact leader.
Non-members are always welcome.
Please read and adhere to the ABA birding code of ethics
Click the button for Current Program below, or scroll down to instantly see the next few trips.
Impromptu trips for members only will be advertised on our Google Group.
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UPCOMING TRIPS
Annual Plymouth County Duck Count
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Pete Jacobson: 508-208-4702, ejake4@aol.com
Let's fan out and count all the ducks in Plymouth County freshwater lakes and ponds. This count is planned when waterfowl are at their peak numbers and diversity. We will gather at the end of the day to compile like we do for CBCs and the Fall Roundup. Contact Pete by email no later than Nov. 13th so you can be assigned to a team and given a place to meet on Sunday.
Duxbury Beach
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00 AM
Brian Vigorito: (339) 235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Meet: Parking lot near Powder Point Bridge guard house.
Continuing fall migrants and early wintering waterfowl should be present. We will make our way down the bay and then crossover and come back along the ocean. We will also check the fields across from Blakeman’s for early Horned Larks and Lapland Longspurs. *If time allows, we will also visit Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary which is just up the road.
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Sandy Neck - Barnstable
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7:00 AM (*feel free to join us later since we’ll be near the parking lot)
Dan O'Brien: (781) 351-9444, danielkobrien107@gmail.com
Meet: Sandy Neck Beach Parking lot, end of Sandy Neck Rd, Barnstable We’ll hope to strike it big with scoters and other seaducks that are traveling south. We should see at least some birds on the move, and depending on the wind and weather we could see a large flight of birds. We’ll start out by scoping from the beach near the parking lot, and as the morning progresses, we’ll venture out onto the beach and head back by the marsh trail (depending on weather conditions).
*This trip is co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Bird Club.
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Provincetown
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:30 AM
Dan Burton: (781) 492-6070, danielburton783@yahoo.com & Rachel Baum: (631) 294-4248, rachel.e.baum@gmail.com
Meet: The commuter lot behind McDonald's at the intersection of Rte. 3 & 6, the Scusset Road exit.
There should be a nice variety of migrant seabirds in the area. Birding will kick off at Race Point Beach in Provincetown for a solid few hours. Later stops will be made as we make our way back. Gulls, terns, ducks, loons, grebes, shearwaters, and alcids are possible.
Plum Island & vicinity
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
Mike Emmons: (978) 694-4080, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Meet: Parking lot 1 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Expect to find a variety of waterfowl, raptors, and hopefully a few late migrants with the possibility for some winter finches.
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Urban Vagrants – Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00AM
Noah Henkenius: pvdbirds@gmail.com and Pete Jacobson: (508)208-4702, ejake4@aol.com
Meet: East Providence Park & Ride (618 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI)
Birdwatching in urban areas can be a surprisingly exciting experience. As November arrives, the agricultural fields of Seekonk, MA and the parks of Providence, RI become prime locations for spotting vagrants. We will search areas such as the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, Blackstone Park, and more. Historical vagrants that we’ll be on the lookout for include Sedge Wren, MacGillivay’s Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Western Kingbird, and more. Join us on this exciting adventure where the possibilities are limitless!