Halibut Point SP, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Mar 6, 2019 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Comments:    BBC – Cape Ann – Leader: Barbara Volkle – 20 degrees, windy, sunny
Mallard  4
Herring Gull  2
Downy Woodpecker  2
Blue Jay  5
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
American Robin  1
White-throated Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  1
House Sparrow  5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S58775588
Andrews Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Mar 6, 2019 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Common Eider  6
Harlequin Duck  31
Surf Scoter  3
White-winged Scoter (North American)  6
Black Scoter  10
Long-tailed Duck  3
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Horned Grebe  1
Herring Gull  1
Common Loon  2
American Crow  4
American Robin  2
European Starling  4
House Finch  2
Northern Cardinal  1
House Sparrow  5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S58775593
Cathedral Ledge, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Mar 6, 2019 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Mallard  6
Common Eider  6
Harlequin Duck  25
Black Scoter  15
Bufflehead  4
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Herring Gull  20
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Common Loon  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
House Sparrow  5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S58775591
Granite Pier, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Mar 6, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Common Eider  5
Harlequin Duck  5
Surf Scoter  10
White-winged Scoter (North American)  1
Bufflehead  40
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Herring Gull  2
American Robin  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S58775600

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

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Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do they do at night, when they seem to [...]

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming.  What key field [...]

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do they do at night, when they seem to [...]

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming.  What key field [...]

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier

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Shorebirds & More at Parker River NWR

Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

We will be looking for Shorebirds and other Refuge specialties. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.

Squantum – Quincy

Quincy - Squantum - Moswetuset Hummock Quincy, MA, United States

We'll check the marshes and the mudflats in Squantum for shorebirds, starting at Moswetuset Hummock and visiting other spots nearby. At high tide (~6:15 am), we'll try checking the high tide roosts for shorebirds as well. Be prepared for the possibility of biting insects. Cosponsored with South Shore Bird Club.

An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh

East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for large groups of herons and egrets, and shorebird rarities. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or [...]

Muddy River and Halls Pond

Boston - 401 Park Dr - REI Entrance 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

A great walk of the Muddy River and Halls Pond, perfect for beginners or casual birders in the city! A loop going down the section of the Muddy River by Longwood, to the delightful birding Oasis of Halls Pond boardwalk, and then back along the Muddy River to the meeting spot. Meet at 401 Park Drive [...]

Early Birders @ Charles River Esplanade

Boston - Charles River Esplanade (Frances Appleton Bridge Meeting Point) MA, United States

Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit the Charles River Esplanade for an evening bird walk! Located in the heart of Boston, the Esplanade is a 64-acre park along the south side of the Charles River. While serving as one of Boston’s staple common areas, it is also a good spot to observe [...]

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