Belle Isle Marsh–John Joseph Kilmartin Pathway, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Jun 28, 2026 7:58 AM – 10:06 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.713 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club & Boston Nature Center joint bird walk @ Belle Isle Marsh (Winthrop side) 6-28-26 co-led by Correne George, Michael McCarthy, Neil Calabro, & Sam Harris
40 species (+1 other taxa)
Mallard 2
American Black Duck 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 16
Chimney Swift 6
American Oystercatcher 8
Black-bellied Plover 1
Killdeer 5
Short-billed Dowitcher (griseus) 1
Willet (Eastern) 15
Greater Yellowlegs 2
peep sp. 1
American Herring Gull 3
Least Tern 6
Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana) 2
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Black-crowned Night Heron 1
Snowy Egret 7
Great Egret 6
Osprey (American) 3
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1
Eastern Warbling Vireo 1
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Barn Swallow (American) 8
European Starling 71
Gray Catbird 8
Northern Mockingbird 2
American Robin 25
Cedar Waxwing 14
House Sparrow 15
House Finch 9
American Goldfinch 6
Chipping Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 9
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 17
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Common Grackle (Bronzed) 27
Northern Yellow Warbler 4
Northern Cardinal 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S371348236
Short Beach, Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Belle Isle Marsh–Morton St., Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Jun 28, 2026 11:04 AM – 11:44 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.39 kilometer(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club & Boston Nature Center joint bird walk @ Belle Isle Marsh (Winthrop side) 6-28-26 co-led by Correne George, Michael McCarthy, Neil Calabro, & Sam Harris
Excursion Walk to the Gazebo & Back
27 species
Mallard 1 Female
American Black Duck 2 Pair
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3 Headed NE
Mourning Dove 2
Willet (Eastern) 4
American Herring Gull 3
Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana) 2
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Black-crowned Night Heron 1 Foraging in southern panne of Belle Isle. Scope very useful.
Snowy Egret 1
Great Egret 3
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue) 5 Hiding within grasses together near Orient Heights T Repair. Scope needed.
Cooper’s Hawk 1 First Cycle (Juvenile) flew SE
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1
Blue Jay 1 Heard
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow (American) 3
European Starling 20 Estimated. Mumuration of juveniles atop dead tree.
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1 Very vocal, really taking BBPL to another level!
American Robin 7
House Sparrow 12
American Goldfinch 1
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah) 1 Sang thrice by the Gazebo
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 2
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 5
Common Grackle (Bronzed) 2 Males
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S371348247
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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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,
Renew membership now!
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
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced
Save the Date – Members Showcase February 8
We have been tracking the Snow predicted to spread over the Boston area Saturday evening. Right now it appears that snow will not start before 9PM,SO WE ARE GOING AHEAD WITH BBC MEMBERS NIGHT.Please keep
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,
Renew membership now!
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
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced
Save the Date – Members Showcase February 8
We have been tracking the Snow predicted to spread over the Boston area Saturday evening. Right now it appears that snow will not start before 9PM,SO WE ARE GOING AHEAD WITH BBC MEMBERS NIGHT.Please keep
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Members Webinar: Introduction to the New England Shorebird Guide
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
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Forest Beach Conservation Area
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