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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
SSBC Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
50 School Street, Bridgewater (First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church).
Please join us for a potluck lunch and the club’s annual meeting, featuring a presentation by our own Wayne Petersen.
The State of Massachusetts Birds
Since the arrival of the Pilgrims in the 1600s, bird populations in Massachusetts and the rest of New England have undergone many changes in status due to alteration of the landscape, human persecution of species for feathers and food, pesticide contamination, competition with introduced species, natural biological competition among avian species, and range expansions and contractions likely resulting from global climate change. This presentation will discuss some of these phenomena within a Massachusetts and overall New England context.
Contact Brian Vigorito with any questions: bmvig21@gmail.com or 339-235-8219.
Chicken Brook Corridor - Medway (Date changed)
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 AM (Originally April 19)
Karen Clifford: 508-331-3368, karen.j.clifford@gmail.com
Meet: Parking area is at the power line right of way. Look for break in the stone wall (use 54 Adams Street, Medway). Although short in length, this trail stretches along multiple habitats including residential, grassland, marsh, and forest providing the likelihood of seeing a wide variety of birds. Commonly found species are Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, and Green Heron. We may explore other local birding spots if interest and time allows. Waterproof boots are recommended if we have a wet spring.
Wompatuck State Park - Hingham (Newly Added)
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:30 AM Morning
Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Meet at the large parking area opposite the visitor's center - Union St.
Wompatuck can be quite good in April. Come look for Louisiana Waterthrush, Palm Warbler, Winter Wren, and more!
Earth Day Express – Birding Great Swamp WMA in Rhode Island by Rail
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, *RSVP Required
Noah Henkenius: pvdbirds@gmail.com
In honor of Earth Day, I am offering a transit-accessible birding outing to one of Rhode Island’s premier spring migration destinations: Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. This wildlife management area is located within one mile of the Kingstown Train Station and is accessible by rail from Amtrak stations in Providence, Route 128, Boston Back Bay, and South Station. Participants will be required to bring a bicycle. This outing will start at Kingston Train Station at 7:10 am (the scheduled arrival time of southbound Amtrak Northeast Regional Train #95). We will bike from the station through the wildlife refuge in search of early spring migrants, rails, and potential vagrants. We will return to Kingston Station by noon in time to catch northbound regional train #170. Participants should be prepared to bike up to 6 miles over mostly flat terrain, with a few small hills. Bathroom facilities will be available at the Kingston Train Station at both the beginning and end of the outing.
Wompatuck State Park - Hingham
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:30-9:30 AM
Sally Avery: 781-383-6043, dandsavery@comcast.net
Meet at the large parking area opposite the visitor's center - Union St. Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of migrants and summer residents.
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest – Foxborough
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:30 AM
Jonathan Glover: 508-813-8668, jglover76@gmail.com
Meet: Small parking area at the corner of Granite Street and Lakeview Road
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest is a 1,000+ acre conservation area maintained by the Massachusetts DCR. The forest consists of largely pine and oak woods with some swift moving streams and wet areas. We’ll be on the lookout for migrants moving through the area. In the past there have been Louisiana Waterthrushes by streams in the state forest which could be the highlight of the walk there.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary - Sharon
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00-7:30 AM
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-267-0442, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Nature Center parking area at 293 Moose Hill Parkway Looking for migrants along the Billings Farm Loop. Nice place to work on your "birding by ear" skills. Let's find what Glenn can hear!
*This trip is co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
Wompatuck State Park - Hingham
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30-9:30 AM
Sally Avery: 781-383-6043, dandsavery@comcast.net
Meet at the large parking area opposite the visitor's center - Union St.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of migrants and summer residents.
Harrington 100 (North Shore Century Run)
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Mike Emmons: 978-694-4080, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Meet: Crooked Pond, Boxford (Middleton Rd.) 4:30 AM or Lynnfield Marsh (Audubon Road, Wakefield) Exit 60 off Rte. 128, beyond hotel, 7:30 AM.
Join Mike for all or part of this fast paced, bird-filled trip with tradition to see or hear 100 species. *High water boots are recommended to start.
Burrage Pond WMA - Hanson/Halifax
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6:00AM
Brian Vigorito: 339-235-8219, bmvig21@gmail.com
Meet: Parking lot off Hawks Ave, Hanson Burrage has incredibly unique and diverse habitats which may host an equally diverse array of birds. We'll spend the day exploring every nook and cranny of this large wildlife management area to see how many species we can come up with. This trip involves several miles of walking and potentially (probably) flooded paths. Knee-high boots recommended.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary - Sharon
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00-7:30 AM
Glenn d'Entremont: 781-267-0442 gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet: Nature Center parking area at 293 Moose Hill Parkway Looking for migrants along the Billings Farm Loop. Nice place to work on your "birding by ear" skills. Let's find what Glenn can hear!
*This trip is co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.