Millennium Park, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Oct 12, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
26 species
Canada Goose 3
Wood Duck 4
Gadwall 2 Spotted from dog beach
Mallard 4
American Black Duck 2
Mourning Dove 3
Killdeer 3
Common Loon 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Cooper’s Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 24
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Carolina Wren 3
European Starling 1
American Goldfinch 3
Field Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S279013360
Brook Farm and Gethsemane Cemetery, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Oct 12, 2025 9:35 AM – 10:05 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
7 species
Canada Goose 6
Wood Duck 8
Mallard 8
Great Blue Heron 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S279013350
Millennium Park–West Roxbury High School Marsh, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Oct 12, 2025 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
18 species
Canada Goose 8
Wood Duck 6
Mallard 5
American Black Duck 1
Green-winged Teal 10
Killdeer 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
European Starling 30
Northern Mockingbird 1
Dark-eyed Junco 2
White-throated Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Rusty Blackbird 12 Seen from island in swamp
Common Grackle 30
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S279013340
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February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
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February 7 BBC Winter Meeting - Social Hour, Used Book Sale & Norman Smith! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7 at 2PM for the BBC's annual in-person Winter Meeting featuring a social hour with
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2026 Young Birders Hog Island Camp Scholarship Application
2026 Bill Drummond Young Birders Scholarship Application Available The Brookline Bird Club will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The scholarship covers
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Please join the BBC on the evening of Thursday, February
Renew membership now for 2026!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2025. Renew today for the 2026 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
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BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal The Brookline Bird Club submitted a comment to MassWildlife opposing a proposal to change state law to allow Sunday hunting. The Club does not take a position on
February 7 BBC Winter Meeting – Social Hour, Book Sale & Norman Smith!
February 7 BBC Winter Meeting - Social Hour, Used Book Sale & Norman Smith! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7 at 2PM for the BBC's annual in-person Winter Meeting featuring a social hour with
Support the Tawny-Throated Dotterel
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2026 Bill Drummond Young Birders Scholarship Application Available The Brookline Bird Club will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The scholarship covers
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Please join the BBC on the evening of Thursday, February
Renew membership now for 2026!
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CANCELED Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds CANCELED
Canceling due to the difficulties presented by the snow everywhere.
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The Quiet Beauty of birding – Winthrop Shore Reservation
Offered by DCR. Come join us for an up-close look at sea ducks and gulls in action! Observe, share your insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. For adults & children 8+. Children must be with an adult. ADA/Reasonable Accommodation 617-645-0358 | Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov
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The Quiet Beauty of birding – Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation
Offered by DCR. Come join us for an up-close look at sea ducks and gulls in action! Observe, share your insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. For adults & children 8+. Children must be with an adult. ADA/Reasonable Accommodation 617-645-0358 | Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov
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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations
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Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leaders if you are