Parker River NWR, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Sep 14, 2025 8:21 AM – 11:02 AM

Protocol: Traveling

2.995 mile(s)

42 species

Canada Goose  11

Mallard  6

American Black Duck  2

Green-winged Teal  2

American Golden-Plover  1    Heard only

Semipalmated Plover  4

Lesser Yellowlegs  4

Greater Yellowlegs  5

Least Sandpiper  1

Ring-billed Gull  1

American Herring Gull  9

Pied-billed Grebe  1

Double-crested Cormorant  25

Tricolored Heron  1    NPO

Snowy Egret  1

Great Egret  2

Great Blue Heron  1

Osprey  1

Northern Harrier  1

Merlin  1

Least Flycatcher  1

Blue Jay  11

Black-capped Chickadee  4

Tree Swallow  46

Barn Swallow  12

Carolina Wren  1

European Starling  135

Gray Catbird  11

Brown Thrasher  1    Seen by two in the group

American Robin  12

Cedar Waxwing  9

Purple Finch  1    Heard only

Clay-colored Sparrow  1

Song Sparrow  6

Eastern Towhee  5

Red-winged Blackbird  2

Brown-headed Cowbird  1

Northern Parula  1

Yellow Warbler  1

Blackpoll Warbler  1

Yellow-rumped Warbler  1

Wilson’s Warbler  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S273421686

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

    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.

  • CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont

    Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-at-mary-cummings-park-2/ https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-of-rock-meadow/  

  • Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard

    Harvard - Still River Depot Road

    We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    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

    Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United States

    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.

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