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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
​Zoom Presentation: Photographing Piping Plovers at Duxbury Beach
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Hosted by Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
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Join Stewart Ting Chong for a virtual presentation on his work photographing Piping Plovers. Stewart will also talk about the history of Duxbury Beach, the role of Duxbury Beach Reservation, and the breeding cycle of the Piping Plover.
Please register in advance at: Meeting Registration - Zoom
​Interior South Shore Localities
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 8:00 AM
Wayne Petersen: 701-206-5716, reedpetersen44@gmail.com
Meet: Shaw’s Plaza, Rte. 58, near intersection of Rte. 14 in Hanson (to the left of Shaw’s in front of the Dollar Store).
Mid-March is a fine time to intercept waterfowl and other early spring migrants on their way north. Experience has
shown that many of these species often appear in inland wetlands, flooded fields, and surrounding moist thickets.
We'll check such popular localities as Burrage Pond WMA in Hanson, fields in Halifax and Middleboro, and likely a
few localities in the Bridgewaters. We should see some Tree Swallows, Eastern Phoebes, Fox Sparrows, and displaying Red-shouldered Hawks among other species, along with hearing early calling amphibians and seeing a few flowering shrubs and spring flowers. Always a nice taste of early spring.
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Timberdoodles
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 PM - evening
**Note: date changed from newsletter**
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-267-0442
gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Trustees of Reservation Moose Hill Farm parking lot,
396 Moose Hill Street, Sharon, MA
Come watch American Woodcock display behavior at Moose Hill. Water resistant shoes or boots recommended,
but not necessary if little snow cover.
*This trip is co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
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World's End (TTOR), Hingham
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 AM
Helen Cross: 508-631-2287, helenharriscross@gmail.com
Meet: Parking lot at end of Martins Lane
This trip will look for both late wintering birds and early spring migrants. A weekend parking pass ($15) must be
reserved beforehand at the World's End website: The Trustees of Reservations.
*Carpooling available by calling the leader.
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Migration and Mammals - Provincetown
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 7:00 AM
Dan Burton: 781-492-6070, danielburton783@yahoo.com &
Rachel Baum: rachel.e.baum@gmail.com
Meet: Commuter lot behind the McDonald's at the intersection
of Rte. 3 & 6, the Scusset Road exit.
Many species are on the move, whether coming, going, or just passing through - not only birds but mammals like North Atlantic Right Whales. We'll head up to Race Point in Provincetown and see what's out there. Afterward, we'll slowly migrate our way back, visiting other locations on the Outer Cape along the way. This trip involves several miles of walking over loose sand.
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Hanover/Whitman
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 6:30 AM
Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Meet: Stop & Shop Plaza, exit 27 off Rte. 3 (125 Church St., Pembroke)
We’ll spend the morning exploring Hanover and Whitman. Hopefully we can find some hidden gems in this under-birded corner of Plymouth County. Possible locations include Sylvester Field, Luddam’s Ford, and Hobart Pond.