Delaney WMA (Middlesex Co.), Middlesex, Massachusetts, US

Sep 21, 2025 7:03 AM – 11:04 AM

Protocol: Traveling

2.436 mile(s)

52 species

Trumpeter Swan  1    Continuing at far north end of pond.

Wood Duck  29

American Black Duck  1

Green-winged Teal  4

Killdeer  11

Double-crested Cormorant  3

Great Blue Heron  1

Turkey Vulture  1

Cooper’s Hawk  2

Red-shouldered Hawk  3    Two in view together. One heard earlier in distant area.

Red-tailed Hawk  2

Great Horned Owl  1

Belted Kingfisher  1

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  1

Red-bellied Woodpecker  5

Downy Woodpecker  6

Hairy Woodpecker  1

Pileated Woodpecker  1

Northern Flicker  4

Peregrine Falcon  1

Eastern Phoebe  3

Blue-headed Vireo  1

Red-eyed Vireo  1

Blue Jay  44

American Crow  7

Common Raven  1

Black-capped Chickadee  42

Tufted Titmouse  11

White-breasted Nuthatch  10

Red-breasted Nuthatch  1

Brown Creeper  1

Carolina Wren  6    Careful count. Dispersed across wide area.

Gray Catbird  18

Northern Mockingbird  1

Eastern Bluebird  7

Veery  1    Fairly bright reddish brown across mantle. Clear chest and belly with pale reddish brown wash across upper portion and throat. Limited blurry spots.

American Robin  13

Cedar Waxwing  12

House Finch  6

Pine Siskin  4

American Goldfinch  9

Chipping Sparrow  3

White-throated Sparrow  14

Song Sparrow  9

Swamp Sparrow  2

Common Grackle  6

Black-and-white Warbler  2

Common Yellowthroat  7

American Redstart  2

Pine Warbler  5

Yellow-rumped Warbler  1    Boat ramp

Northern Cardinal  7

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S286862422

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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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