Barrett’s Mill Farmland, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US

Oct 23, 2025 7:42 AM – 10:21 AM

Protocol: Traveling

0.4 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club-Barrett’s Mill- Leader: Kathy Dia- partly cloudy upper 40’s to 60 F.

38 species

Canada Goose  120

Mourning Dove  23

Cooper’s Hawk  1

Red-tailed Hawk  1    Seen after the walk. Adult.

Red-bellied Woodpecker  1

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  3

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)  1

Blue Jay  14

Common Raven  1

Black-capped Chickadee  1

Tufted Titmouse  1

Golden-crowned Kinglet  1

White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)  2

Carolina Wren  2

European Starling  7

Gray Catbird  2

Northern Mockingbird  2

Eastern Bluebird  11

Hermit Thrush  1    Alarm call

American Robin  9

House Sparrow  29

American Pipit  22    Flock closer after walk

House Finch  50

American Goldfinch  7

Chipping Sparrow  7

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)  4

White-throated Sparrow  22

Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)  20

Song Sparrow  16

Lincoln’s Sparrow  1

Swamp Sparrow  2

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  100

Brown-headed Cowbird  16

Common Grackle  15

Nashville Warbler  2    Together in a tree

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  8

Northern Cardinal  6

Indigo Bunting  1    Fall plumage

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S280993065

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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.

  • Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity

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    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

  • Parker River NWR

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    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

  • 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

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    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.

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