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 Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 6:00 PM
This year will be a little more business than usual as we are going virtual! (Our belts will thank us.) Meeting will consist of our open planning meeting followed by our annual meeting. Registration for the event can be found on our Events Page: https:southshorebirdclub.wixsite.com/ssbc/events
Death March and Death Stroll
Saturday, January 7, 2023, 8:00 AM
Wayne Petersen: 781-206-5716, wpetersen@massaudubon.org and Nate Marchessault: 508-304-3346, natemarchessault@gmail.com
Meet: Commuter lot behind McDonald's at intersection of Rts. 3 & 6, Scusset Road exit, Bourne
Mid-winter is an ideal season to see a plethora of seafowl, unusual gulls, alcids, as well as traditional visitors such as Snow Bunting and possibly even a Northern Shrike or Snowy Owl. We will form two groups. Nate’s group will walk the traditional Death March hike to the rip at Race Point Beach. For those wanting to get their sea watch fix but skip the hike, Wayne’s group will focus on sea watching and otherwise that can be done not far from the car. Both groups will meet up around lunchtime and bird down the Outer Cape on the way back in the afternoon.
Plum Island & Vicinity
Saturday, January 14, 2023, 8:30 AM
Mike Emmons: 978-694-4080, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Meet: Lot 1 parking area, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
Expect to find wintering ducks, raptors and possibly winter finches.
Interior Plymouth County
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 8:00 AM
Pete Jacobson: 508-208-4702, ejake4@aol.com
Meet: Honey Dew Donuts, 1485 Pleasant St., Bridgewater (near junction of Rts. 24 & 104 in front of Home Depot)
We will explore the area around Middleboro and Bridgewater and search for any rarities sighted during the recent Christmas Bird Count.