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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
Blue Hills Reservation Breeding Bird Survey
Rescheduled due to weather, now Sunday, June 29th
Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Including parts of 6 municipalities, the Blue Hills Reservation at the footstep of the city of Boston, encompasses over 7,000 acres of woodlands, marsh, swamps, meadows, pond edges, and an Atlantic White Cedar bog. Surprisingly under-birded, breeders like Louisiana Waterthrush, Winter Wren, Turkey Vulture, Worm-eating Warbler, and Eastern Whip-poor-will are found here as well as a great variety of others. All are welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of skill level. Those who are less familiar with our local birds and their songs will be paired with more experienced birders. We will bird in the morning and meet up around noon for a (BYO) picnic lunch. Please contact Brian at least a week in advance to sign up..
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​​Quabbin, Gate 10
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:00 AM
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-344-5857 gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Gate 10, Rte. 202 in Pelham
Join Glenn on a 5+ mile walk through a very birdy area with diversity, from Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker to Blue-headed Vireo to Chestnut-sided Warbler to Scarlet Tanager to Baltimore Oriole and lots of stuff in between. Other natural things of note: Moose, Bobcat, Porcupine, Otter, butterflies, wildflowers, and dragonflies.
Crane Wildlife Management Area - Falmouth
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 7:00 AM
Vin Zollo: 508-641-2523, vzollo1@yahoo.com
Meet: Main parking lot off of Route 151 in Falmouth (entrance between Hamilton Tree & Landscape and Allietta Softball Field)
This land has been expertly managed by the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for sandplain grassland species. Grasshopper sparrows are a feature here, and we hope to spot meadowlarks and kestrels. Blue Grosbeak have bred here in recent years too! Many plants are in full bloom at this time and there should be a variety of butterflies attracted to their showy flowers.
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Birds and Butterflies (and other things with wings)
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Jim Sweeney: 781-975-8299, assawompsett@yahoo.com
Meet: Erwin S. Wilder WMA at the end of Toad Island Road, Norton
Butterfly activity starts in earnest mid-morning, so this trip is ideal for the late risers! We will visit several sites in the immediate area to search for butterflies and birds and anything else we encounter with wings.
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Squantum Marshes, Squantum Point Park - Quincy
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:00 AM
Dan O'Brien: 781-351-9444, danielkobrien107@gmail.com
Meet: Moswetuset Hummock, E. Squantum Street, Quincy
We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other areas in Squantum. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects.
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Squantum Marshes, Squantum Point Park - Quincy
Saturday, August 2, 2024, 7:00 AM
Dan O'Brien: 781-351-9444, danielkobrien107@gmail.com &
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-267-0442 gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Moswetuset Hummock, E. Squantum Street, Quincy We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other areas in Squantum. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects.
*This trip is co-sponsored by the Brookline Bird Club
Ellisville – Plymouth
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6:00 AM
Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com Meet: Ellisville Harbor State Park, outer parking lot near Rte. 3A, 1861 State Rd., Plymouth We will look for shorebirds, terns, and waders at Ellisville Harbor. This area includes a good mix of mudflats, saltmarsh, and sandy beach.
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Squantum Marshes - Quincy
Sunday, August 17, 2024, 7:00 AM
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-267-0442 gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Moswetuset Hummock, E. Squantum Street, Quincy We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other areas in Squantum. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects.
*This trip is co-sponsored by the Brookline Bird Club