Arlington Reservoir, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
May 15, 2026 6:54 AM – 9:17 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.138 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: BBC walk and MBC 8 plus leader
36 species
Canada Goose 6
Mute Swan 1
Mallard 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 13
Killdeer 8
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Cooper’s Hawk 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Kingbird 5
Eastern Warbling Vireo 9
Tufted Titmouse 2
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Gray Catbird 2
American Robin 6
House Sparrow 11
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
Chipping Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 9
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Common Grackle 8
Common Yellowthroat 3
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 1
Northern Yellow Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 6
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S339385959
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
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If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
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BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
Bring Back Bobolinks!
Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club once again has a special offer for any new member joining the club
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
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BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
Bring Back Bobolinks!
Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club once again has a special offer for any new member joining the club
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
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