the Forbush Bird Club of Worcester, MA
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Trip Info

Things to know about trips
- for members (or visitors) and leaders

Trips & Meetings

·  Contact the Field Trip Leader for specific trip details or if weather conditions on the day of the trip are uncertain or hazardous.
·  Check your email or contact the President if weather conditions on the day of an evening meeting are uncertain or hazardous.
·  Take a lunch on all-day field trips.
·  Carry an extra set of car keys in your pocket.
·  Car-pooling is encouraged for long-distance field trips.


Trip Leaders

·  Leaders must provide a substitute leader if they are unable to attend a scheduled trip.
·  Leaders must submit a detailed trip report within two weeks of the trip.  Reports should include:  date, locality, number of observers, list of bird species in taxonomic order, highlights, and comments.  Photos are welcome and will be posted on the Club’s website.
·  Please email your report to the Club Secretary (see the About page).  The Secretary reviews and archives reports prior to forwarding them to the Website Administrator for posting.