Upcoming
September 23, 2023
Maybe some warblers. Maybe some hawks.
September 27, 2023
Join Scott Surner to look for sparrows and late warblers in the Hadley and Northampton areas.
October 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Larry Therrien will be hosting impromptu birding trips to Winsor Dam in October and November depending on weather conditions.
October 8, 2023
Join Aaron Hulsey and Hobie Iselin to look for sparrows and migrating songbirds at Northampton's East Meadows.
October 22, 2023
Join Greg Brown to look for late migrant songbirds and various winter ducks along the shores of Quabbin reservoir.
The HBC offers same-day (local) field trips to spots easily reached and explored in one day, as well as overnight trips to locations further afield.
See the New England Birding Calendar
Field Trip Guidelines
See the HBC Code of Birding Ethics and Conduct
The number of participants for each field trip are determined by the field trip leader and are open to non-members.
We ask leaders and participants to follow these guidelines:
- Field trip leaders and participants must be fully vaccinated and are required to wear a mask when asked (possibly in carpool situations) and be aware of maintaining a safe social distance during the event.
- Potential participants should use the leader’s contact information in the description if they would like to register or if they have questions about the trip.
- Participants will receive specific information about their trip directly from the leader once they have registered.
Overnight Trips
Overnight trips extend over at least one (1) night. All are limited to members of the Hampshire Bird Club.
Registration: Contact the Field Trip Chair at [email protected].
Costs: We recommend car-pooling and cost sharing which can be arranged between participants (not by the leader or the club). (See also Field Trip Guidelines.) The HBC charges a fee which includes a share of club insurance premiums, and a share of the leader/s costs. The club may also charge for a share of other costs, if the club pays these on behalf of participants.
Club Fees: Participants always pay the HBC Insurance/Leader fee. The club may charge additional fees on an AT COST basis if it pays some costs on behalf of participants.
Couldn’t Find the Trip You Want?
We welcome suggestions for local and/or overnight trips, especially if you are prepared to lead them. Jim Lafley, Field Trip Chair, can be reached at [email protected].