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

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36519335

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