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Welcome to the South Shore Bird Club of Massachusetts
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For our current newsletter with information on upcoming walks, please click here: Fall/Winter 2026/27 Newsletter
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.
Click on the View Trip Reports button to see what you've missed!
UPCOMING TRIPS
Annual Plymouth County Duck Count
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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 have moved the count back 1 week to account for later waterfowl arrival in recent years). 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. 15th so you can be assigned to a team and given a place to meet on Sunday.
Birds, Botany, Forestry – Muddy Pond Preserve, Kingston - Cancelled due to access issues
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Julianne Mehegan: mehegan@comcast.net
Meet: *Limited parking. Please carpool. Contact leader for
confirmation.
This walk begins at the Muddy Pond Preserve, managed by the Northeast Wilderness Trust. Using the wildlife tunnel
under route 44 for access to Camp Nekon, the walk will explore this former Girl Scout camp now managed by
Kingston Conservation Commission. An 1831 map of Kingston detailed this area as “Barren Pine plain”, so named
for its poor soil, not suitable for agriculture. Combined, these properties have 800 acres of forested land.
Marsh Stomp
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 6:30AM, all day
Pete Jacobson: (508)208-4702, ejake4@aol.com
Meet: Target parking lot in Wareham Target Plaza, 44 Tobey Rd., Wareham
Let’s spend the day working our way down Buzzard’s Bay in search of any marsh birds that may be using the area as a stopover site. Bitterns, rails, and Saltmarsh, Nelson’s, and Seaside Sparrows are possible. Waterproof/knee-high boots recommended.
Fireside Chat with Wayne Petersen
Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mass Audubon North River Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street (Rt. 3A), Marshfield
See the events tab for more information and to register!
Squantum & Passanageset Park, Quincy
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00AM
Josh Bock: (773) 750-9860, jbock18@gmail.com
Meet: Moswetuset Hummock on E. Squantum St., Quincy
Explore the pockets of land and adjacent saltwater marshes and bays for fall migrants and lingering shorebirds in Squantum. Next, explore the open, weedy/ grassland habitat of Passanageset Park during the peak of sparrow migration.
Fireside Chat with Brian Harrington
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Mass Audubon North River Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street (Rt. 3A), Marshfield
See the events tab for more information and to register!
Sandy Neck - Barnstable
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
Dan O'Brien: (781) 351-9444, danielkobrien107@gmail.com MJ Foti: maryjo1226@yahoo.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).
Millborn Farm – Sherborn/Millis
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00AM – morning
Karen Clifford: (508)331-3368, Karen.j.clifford@gmail.com
Meet: 97 Bullard St. (Route 115), Sherborn/Millis We’ll explore one of the Trustees of Reservations’ newest properties encompassing 195 acres with 2 & ½ miles of easy trails. A variety of habitats include open fields, forest, and access to nearby South End Pond. There is ample parking by the picturesque farm and barn.
Provincetown
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 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.
Tubbs Meadow & Pembroke Ponds
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:00 AM
Brian Vigorito: (339)235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Meet: Tubbs Meadow (dirt parking lot, 139 Monroe Street, Pembroke)
In the morning, we will explore Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area, a small property made up of former cranberry bogs. We should have a good mix of sparrows, waterfowl, and perhaps a lingering shorebird or two.. This portion will be about a 2 mile walk on flat, easy trails. Afterwards, we will visit the various ponds in and around Pembroke. All of the regularly occurring freshwater ducks are possible here and we can scout the area for any interesting species for the upcoming Duck Count. This portion will be mostly short stops with very little walking.
Fireside Chat with Norman Smith
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Mass Audubon North River Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street (Rt. 3A), Marshfield
See the events tab for more information and to register!
Great Pond - Randolph
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:00am -morning
Charlie Darmstadt: 802-461-8897, charliedarm@gmail.com
Meet: Pond Street entrance (*small dirt parking lot across from 266 Pond St., Randolph)
Barrow's Goldeneye is an annual visitor to Great Pond. We should also find Ruddy Ducks and other seasonal waterfowl and waterbirds. November is also a great time for lingering warblers or winter visitors like Snow Bunting. Make sure to dress warmly as it can be quite cold and windy out on the dike.
Leader's Choice - South of Boston
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Glenn d'Entremont: (781) 344-5857 gdentremont1@comcast.net
Glenn will look at recent bird sightings and choose a venue. Contact leader for meeting time and place after Nov. 19th.
*This trip is co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
Buds, Birds, and Bark
Saturday, December 5, 2026
John Baur: john_baur@yahoo.com
Let’s learn how to identify our local tree and shrub species in the winter landscape. This can be very helpful for folks when trying to locate birds in a group setting. We’ll put it to the test at the same time as we look for birds.
*Contact leader for meeting place and time.