Belle Isle Marsh Reservation–Morton St., Suffolk, Massachusetts, US

Mar 1, 2026 8:04 AM – 9:33 AM

Protocol: Traveling

0.244 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club walk, Neil Calabro and Mike McCarthy co-leaders.

20 species

Mallard  10

American Black Duck  38

Green-winged Teal  2    Two drakes

Lesser Scaup  1    Drake with gray back and white sides, peaked head and back of head is flat. Photos.

Bufflehead  18

Common Goldeneye  4

Hooded Merganser  2

Red-breasted Merganser  2

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  36

Mourning Dove  2

Ring-billed Gull  4

American Herring Gull  11

American Crow  5

Carolina Wren  1

European Starling  34

American Robin  8

Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)  1

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  2

Common Grackle (Bronzed)  2

Northern Cardinal  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332274

BHI–Deer Island, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US

Mar 1, 2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Protocol: Traveling

2.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Add on to BBC Belle Isle Walk on 3-1-26. Co-Led by Mike McCarthy.

17 species

Brant  90

Greater Scaup  25

Common Eider  260

Surf Scoter  40

Black Scoter  26    Initial Group seen near Nixs mate

Long-tailed Duck  5

Bufflehead  8

Common Goldeneye  7

Killdeer  1

Ring-billed Gull  1

American Herring Gull  7

Great Black-backed Gull  1

Horned Grebe  1

Common Loon  6

Red-tailed Hawk  1    juvenile

Northern Flicker  1

American Robin  10

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332260

2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

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2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

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Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership

2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

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Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

    Leader's Choice

    The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

  • CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont

    Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-at-mary-cummings-park-2/ https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-of-rock-meadow/  

  • Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard

    Harvard - Still River Depot Road

    We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.

  • Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center

    Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United States

    Join us to observe resident birds and early spring 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 flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat, waterproof footwear, and bring water.

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