Arlington Reservoir, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Mar 17, 2024 7:58 AM – 9:43 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.18 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: BBC and Menotomy Bird Club walk, about 10 participants (forgot to count). Earlyish Eastern Phoebe and Tree Swallows.
31 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 19
Mute Swan 1
Mallard 8
American Black Duck 6
Green-winged Teal 15
Bufflehead 15
Ruddy Duck 20
Mourning Dove 2
Killdeer 7
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Sharp-shinned/Cooper’s Hawk 1
Buteo sp. 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tree Swallow 5
European Starling 25
American Robin 6
House Sparrow 7
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Song Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Common Grackle 5
Northern Cardinal 3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S165331306
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019
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RESCHEDULED: Newburyport and Vicinity
The winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River
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CANCELLED Charles River Waltham
Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)
Join us to observe resident birds and winter 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 (generally) flat and easy to walk. Dress well for the conditions including the wind. If there is
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Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood – A Conversation with Author Adam Nicolson Live from Sussex with Science Journalist Cara Giaimo
On Sunday March 1 at 3PM the Brookline Bird Club is joining with the Boston Birding Festival and Massachusetts Association of Bird Clubs to sponsor a conversation with writer Adam Nicolson, the author of Bird School: A Beginner in the Woods. This webinar is open to all. To learn the birds, the writer Adam Nicolson
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Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds
Join us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.