Boston Nature Center Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Suffolk, Massachusetts, US

Sep 14, 2025 8:05 AM – 10:50 AM

Protocol: Traveling

0.75 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC-Boston Nature Center Birdwalk at BNC 9-14-25

35 species

Canada Goose  80

Wild Turkey  25    BNC is loaded with turkeys

Mourning Dove  9

Ruby-throated Hummingbird  3

Solitary Sandpiper  1

Least Sandpiper  1

American Herring Gull  1

Green Heron  1

Turkey Vulture  1

Osprey  1

Cooper’s Hawk  3

Red-shouldered Hawk  1    Hanging out in largest community garden

Red-tailed Hawk  3

Red-bellied Woodpecker  1

Northern Flicker  3

Merlin  1

Warbling Vireo  1

Blue Jay  7

American Crow  1

Common Raven  1

Black-capped Chickadee  5

Tufted Titmouse  2

White-breasted Nuthatch  2

Northern House Wren  1

Carolina Wren  3

Gray Catbird  7

American Robin  5

Cedar Waxwing  3

House Finch  2

American Goldfinch  4

Song Sparrow  5

Common Grackle  2

Magnolia Warbler  1    Seen by Sam Harris

Blackpoll Warbler  1    Seen by Sam Harris

Northern Cardinal  2

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S274307386

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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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