BBC Global Big Day Count
On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club – 162 birds seen during 20 hours across Essex County. We share this interesting bit of club lore with you to introduce our first ever BBC Global Big Count.
Our plan this year is simple. We ask that you go birding on May 10 then share your eBird list with our club’s account. Just share your list with the eBird user BrooklineBirdClub (note that there are no spaces). Club Statistician David Scott will do the rest and produce a single list of all the species spotted by every participating member.
Thanks to our leaders, the BBC has scheduled several Big Day trips to help build our shared list:
- Global Big Day Kickoff: Pine Hill Grasslands and Bolton Flats WMA, 6:30 – 11:00 AM
- Global Big Day Kickoff: Parker River NWR, 7:00 AM
- Global Big Day Kickoff: Roslindale Wetlands Urban Park, 7:00 – 8:30 AM
- Global Big Day Kickoff: Cold Spring Park, Newton, 7:00 – 8:30 AM
- Global Big Day Kickoff: Rock Meadow & Beaver Brook North, 7:00 – 9:00 AM
Global Big Day is a worldwide event sponsored by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. In recent years this has also been the weekend during which Massachusetts Audubon held their annual Birdathon big day count. We are sorry to say that MAS has decided to cancel the Birdathon this year. While we hope to see this event return in the future we want to give our members an opportunity to participate in Global Big Day.
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You are invited to join us for the BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB 2021 VIRTUAL FALL MEETING October 27, 2021 7:00 – 8:30 PM Register at Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1BQ6FWYRT8earn6zIPeNug Guest Speaker: ROSEMARY MOSCO Cartooning for Bird Conservation Join [...]
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Brookline Bird Club 2020 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 216 species for 2020, based upon 62 reported trips. A total of 215 species were recorded [...]
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You are invited to join us for the BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB 2021 VIRTUAL FALL MEETING October 27, 2021 7:00 – 8:30 PM Register at Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1BQ6FWYRT8earn6zIPeNug Guest Speaker: ROSEMARY MOSCO Cartooning for Bird Conservation Join [...]
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Upcoming Field Trips
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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed 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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CANCELLED – Early Birders @ Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston
Chestnut Hill Reservoir 2420 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThis walk is CANCELLED due to a schedule conflict.
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Race Point Beach
Provincetown - Race Point BeachLet’s start the year with some awesome birds! We will bird from the beach close to the parking lot. We may walk the beach depending on participants interest. Several species of alcids are possible as well as gannets, Iceland and Glaucous Gulls and three loon species. Dress for cold windy weather. We may try other [...]
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New Year’s Day Birding — Newburyport and Vicinity
Newburyport - Cashman Park 68 Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA, United StatesJoin us on our annual New Year’s Day birding trip! We may also venture on to Cape Ann. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed 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 [...]