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Winchendon/Royalston, Birch Hill WMA, Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Jul 12, 2025 7:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Protocol: Traveling

2.5 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC trip, Glenn d’Entremont & Ernie LeBlanc leaders; 4 participants

53 species

Mourning Dove  19

Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  1

Cooper’s Hawk  1

Broad-winged Hawk  1

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  4

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  3

Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)  2

Pileated Woodpecker  1

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)  10

American Kestrel  1    likely recent fledgling

Eastern Wood-Pewee  2

Alder Flycatcher  1

Least Flycatcher  2

Eastern Phoebe  8

Great Crested Flycatcher  1

Eastern Kingbird  8

Red-eyed Vireo  11

Blue Jay  9

Black-capped Chickadee  11

Tufted Titmouse  2

Tree Swallow  20

White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)  5

Red-breasted Nuthatch  4

Northern House Wren  8

European Starling  X

Gray Catbird  10

Eastern Bluebird  14

Veery  6

Hermit Thrush  10

American Robin  14

Cedar Waxwing  12

Purple Finch (Eastern)  4

Red Crossbill  8    4 birds in road, 2 more flew over, 2 more at second spot

American Goldfinch  1

Chipping Sparrow  9

Field Sparrow  9

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)  1    female

Song Sparrow  12

Swamp Sparrow  3

Eastern Towhee  23

Baltimore Oriole  4

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  2

Brown-headed Cowbird  1

Common Grackle  5

Ovenbird  4

Black-and-white Warbler  4

Common Yellowthroat  19

Yellow Warbler (Northern)  2

Chestnut-sided Warbler  5

Pine Warbler  6

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  1

Prairie Warbler  5

Scarlet Tanager  4

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S259941624

Eagle Reserve Conservation Area, Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Jul 12, 2025 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

Protocol: Traveling

0.5 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC trip, Glenn d’Entremont & Ernie LeBlanc leaders; 3 participants

23 species

Canada Goose  47

Wood Duck  25

Mourning Dove  7

Double-crested Cormorant  1

Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  4

Turkey Vulture  1

Red-shouldered Hawk  1

Red-tailed Hawk  1

Eastern Wood-Pewee  2

Eastern Kingbird  1

Red-eyed Vireo  2

Black-capped Chickadee  2

Tree Swallow  25

Barn Swallow (American)  1

Gray Catbird  1

American Robin  2

Purple Finch (Eastern)  1

Chipping Sparrow  1

Song Sparrow  1

Swamp Sparrow  5

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  15

Common Yellowthroat  2

Pine Warbler  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S259941632

Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Jul 12, 2025 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Protocol: Stationary

Checklist Comments:    BBC trip, Glenn d’Entremont & Ernie LeBlanc leaders; 3 participants

15 species

Ruby-throated Hummingbird  2

Red-bellied Woodpecker  1

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  2

Red-eyed Vireo  1

Black-capped Chickadee  2

White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)  2

Eastern Bluebird  1

American Robin  2

Cedar Waxwing  2

Evening Grosbeak  2    continuing birds at feeder; pair

Purple Finch (Eastern)  6

American Goldfinch  2

Chipping Sparrow  1

Song Sparrow  1

Scarlet Tanager  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S259941636

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

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

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

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    We will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional

  • Millennium Park

    Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

    A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

  • Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth

    We will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.

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