About 18 members of The Brookline Bird Club birded on the Seven Seas Whale Watch out of Gloucester today, Sunday 6/26/16. Not only did we see whales up close and personal, but over a thousand seabirds. Captain Jay Frontierro called out birds for us which is very special for someone on a whale watching boat to do. My count is low because I was on one side of the boat but the birds were flying about and rafting on both sides.
My list below:
Common Eider 12
Cory’s Shearwater 270
Sooty Shearwater 265
Manx Shearwater 5
Wilson’s Storm Petrel 19
D.C. Cormorants 22
Herring Gulls lots
Great Black Back Gulls-lots more
Minke Whales 13
Hump back Whales 2 (mother with young) alongside boat for long periods of time…
Lots of birds out there folks – get out there if you can to see them.
Ida
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Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park
Burlington - Mary Cummings Park (Across from 28 Blanchard) 25 Blanchard Rd, Burlington, MA, United StatesOffered by Menotomy Bird club. Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field).
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesJoin a fun, easy and relaxed afternoon search for winter search for ocean birds, winter shore birds, raptors and early migrants. We will visit viewing areas along the ocean as well as the Hellcat boardwalks. Leader will have scope and hot chocolate! for sharing. Restrooms available. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required
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Woodcock Walk at Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont
Belmont - Rock Meadow 300 Mill St, Belmont, MA, United StatesJoin us at sunset to (hopefully) hear and see the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity typically begins around 7:15 p.m. and lasts for about an hour. Call the trip leader if there's rain or snow cover. We will walk ~1/2 mile along paths to the best woodcock view area. Be prepared for
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RESCHEDULED Pine Hill Road Grasslands (rescheduled to Saturday March 28)
Lancaster - Pine Hill Road Grasslands Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United StatesDue to the the amount of snow still around we are rescheduling this to Saturday March 28. Also, we didn't mean to conflict with the Mass Aubudon Birders Meeting on March 14.
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA 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 the night before trip.