Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 27, 2019 8:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC Mount Auburn Cemetery walk led by Jonathan Layman subbing for Kathy Dia.
Cold and clear.
22 species
Canada Goose 16
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 10
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis) 3
Eastern Screech-Owl (Northern) 1 Was being harassed by a photographer who was broadcasting owl recordings in attempt to make it wake up and look at him…
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 3
Blue Jay 25 Minimum
American Crow 1 Heard
Black-capped Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 1 Heard
American Robin 60 Minimum
European Starling 19
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 25
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 10
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 1
Northern Cardinal 4
House Sparrow 1 Heard
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S53318427
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