Boston Public Garden, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 28, 2022 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.75 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    BBC Walk – Felt more like winter than spring!  Great sunshine but 38-42 degrees, winds 15-20 mph, gusting to even more!
16 species
Canada Goose  2
Mallard  12    No ducklings yet!
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  11
Herring Gull  7
Double-crested Cormorant  3
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  3
American Robin  14
House Sparrow  5
House Finch  2
Chipping Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  12
Song Sparrow  4
Common Grackle  3
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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

  • Arlington Reservoir

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

    In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]

  • Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

    Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United States

    Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

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