Boston Public Garden, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2017 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: It was 52 degrees and foggy; 9 students and the Headmaster from the Learning Project joined the walk. The highlight of the morning was one of the participants rescued 4 brand new ducklings who had fallen into a storm drain. Mother and babies are were happy to be reunited. Observers were cheering in support! Also, one leucistic squirrel (fondly named Frosty by the locals.
17 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 21 including 4 ducklings
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 13
European Starling 5
Dark-eyed Junco 1 late
White-throated Sparrow 5
Common Grackle 15
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 4
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