Gloucester Harbor, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Jul 18, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Protocol: Traveling

1.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC sponsored 7 seas whale and birding. MH and JE

10 species

Common Eider  9

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  3

American Herring Gull  110

Great Black-backed Gull  35

Common Loon  1

Double-crested Cormorant  225

Osprey  1

Tree Swallow  1

House Sparrow  1

Common Grackle  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S267087581

Jeffreys Ledge–Scantum Basin, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Jul 18, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Protocol: Traveling

47.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    MH & JE. From  outside the Gloucester harbor to Jeffreys Ledge to North Stellwegen and back on BBC sponsored Seven Seas boat

12 species (+2 other taxa)

Common Eider  2

Least Sandpiper  3    fly by

Laughing Gull  1

American Herring Gull  35

Great Black-backed Gull  24

gull sp.  6

Common Tern  2

Common Loon  1

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel  22

Cory’s Shearwater  5

shearwater sp.  3

Northern Gannet  1

Double-crested Cormorant  26

Tree Swallow  3    fly by

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S267087590

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

    The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

  • Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center

    Join us to observe resident birds and early spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat, waterproof footwear, and bring water.

  • Mt Auburn Cemetery

    Mount Auburn Cemetery is lovely in all seasons.  In late March, we may see the very earliest migrants from the south (Red-winged Blackbird, others) as well as the remaining seasonal visitors from the north (e.g. White-throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco).  And our usual year-round resident species will have just started to sing!

  • Members Webinar with Tiffany Kirsten – Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders

    DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 10 TO MARCH 24. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY SIGNED UP, YOUR REGISTRATION AND ZOOM LINK WILL STILL WORK FOR THE MARCH 24 DATE. Please join the BBC on the evening of March 24 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a member only webinar with Tiffany Kirsten,

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