Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 7:55 AM – 8:05 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Beginning of BBC Cape Ann area trip, Sabrina Hepburn leader
7 species
Common Eider 10
White-winged Scoter 6
Long-tailed Duck 6
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 3
Herring Gull 12
Great Black-backed Gull 4
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Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 8:20 AM – 8:40 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: BBC Trip to Cape Ann and vicinity, Sabrina Hepburn leader
9 species
Canada Goose 6
Common Eider 12
Surf Scoter 2
Black Scoter 8
Common Loon 2
Double-crested Cormorant 40
Herring Gull 70
Great Black-backed Gull 30
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 8
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Eastern Point–General Area, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 9:00 AM – 9:37 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Area Trip
25 species
Canada Goose 8
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 6
Common Eider 20
Surf Scoter 5
Bufflehead 1
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 4
Double-crested Cormorant 14
Cooper’s Hawk 1
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 6
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 50
Snow Bunting 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 6
Western Tanager 1 MEGA; Seen in bushes across from the last house on the right by Lakshminara Sundaresan on the way to Eastern Point. Responded to callback;
Northern Cardinal 1
House Finch 4
Purple Finch 1
House Sparrow 2
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Niles Pond & Brace Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann trip
8 species
Mallard 10
Ring-necked Duck 3
Bufflehead 8
Pied-billed Grebe 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 40
Great Black-backed Gull 25
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Halibut Point, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.4 mile(s)
Comments: Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Trip
21 species (+1 other taxa)
American Black Duck 4
Common Eider 15
Harlequin Duck 7
Surf Scoter 4
White-winged Scoter 3
Long-tailed Duck 6
Red-breasted Merganser 4
Red-throated Loon 6
Common Loon 8
Northern Gannet 20
Great Cormorant 1
Double-crested Cormorant 3
large alcid sp. 1
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Snow Bunting 1
Northern Cardinal 1
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Andrew’s Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Trip
11 species
American Black Duck 6
Common Eider 20
Harlequin Duck 12
Surf Scoter 8
White-winged Scoter 4
Red-throated Loon 2
Common Loon 6
Northern Gannet 40
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Herring Gull 20
Great Black-backed Gull 3
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Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will look for early migrants, waterfowl, and waders. Conditions may be wet; boots advised. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required.
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Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesCosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for local avian non-migratory species and early migrant arrivals. Expect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up.
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Westborough WMA in Two Parts
Northborough - Watson Park, Bartlett Pond 35A Lyman St, Northborough, MA, United StatesPart 1: 7 AM -10 AM / Part 2: 10:30 AM -1:00 PM. We will hike at a slow pace through mild moderate trails in search of sparrows and other migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again meet at
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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile on flat, easy terrain, for migrating or resident songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks and mosquitoes. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with
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Millennium Park
Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof






