Brook Farm and Gethsemane Cemetery, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Mar 15, 2026 7:57 AM – 9:25 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.789 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club trip, Neil Calabro and Mike McCarthy co-leaders.
24 species
Canada Goose 6
Wood Duck 4
American Black Duck 2
Mourning Dove 8
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis) 1 Immature
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Adult female
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 4
Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1 Drum
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 1
Carolina Wren 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
American Robin 15
American Tree Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 6
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 16
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S311489499
Millennium Park, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Mar 15, 2026 9:26 AM – 11:26 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Extension to BBC Bird Walk on 3-15-26. Walk co-led by Neil Calabro & Michael McCarthy.
27 species
Canada Goose 11
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 6
American Black Duck 16
Green-winged Teal 8
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 4
Mourning Dove 3
Killdeer 2
American Herring Gull 2
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4 heard flying and calling, seen as well
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Carolina Wren 3
European Starling 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
American Robin 4
House Sparrow 12
Song Sparrow 8
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 24
Common Grackle 10
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S311489527
Millennium Park–West Roxbury High School Marsh, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Mar 15, 2026 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.75 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Extension to BBC Bird Walk on 3-15-26. Walk co-led by Michael McCarthy.
22 species
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 8
American Black Duck 16
Green-winged Teal 3
Ring-necked Duck 2
Hooded Merganser 2
Common Merganser 2
Mourning Dove 3
Killdeer 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 2
Fish Crow 3 Heard well by north basin, seen perched. May be the same birds previously reported for Millennium Park.
Black-capped Chickadee 2 Pair excavating possible nest hole in a snag off boardwalk
Tufted Titmouse 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
American Robin 4
Song Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Common Grackle 8
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S311489557
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Major Staff Cuts
According to the National Wildlife Refuge Association, “The intentional dismantling of science and conservation is happening now. Hundreds of dedicated U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees—many of them biologists—have been fired, gutting an
2024 Annual Report
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 283 species for 2024, with 274 species in Massachusetts (four more than 2023), and nine additional species reported from New Hampshire and Maine. This total was based upon 262
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April 25 Annual Members Meeting - All Welcome Please join us on April 25 for our Annual Members Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:00 with the
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Avian influenza is an increasing public health concern and is spreading across Massachusetts. In the past few days we have heard reports of waterfowl die offs in Cambridge, Amherst, Plymouth and Brockton. If you see
eBird Tip – How to use eBird When Traveling
Thanks to Bob Ross for the following article, which started out as a MassBird listserv post: The eBird Alerts are an indispensable tool when traveling to a new city or region to go birding. I
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Major Staff Cuts
According to the National Wildlife Refuge Association, “The intentional dismantling of science and conservation is happening now. Hundreds of dedicated U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees—many of them biologists—have been fired, gutting an
2024 Annual Report
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 283 species for 2024, with 274 species in Massachusetts (four more than 2023), and nine additional species reported from New Hampshire and Maine. This total was based upon 262
April 25 Annual Members Meeting – All Welcome
April 25 Annual Members Meeting - All Welcome Please join us on April 25 for our Annual Members Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:00 with the
Avian Influenza Spreading in Massachusetts
Avian influenza is an increasing public health concern and is spreading across Massachusetts. In the past few days we have heard reports of waterfowl die offs in Cambridge, Amherst, Plymouth and Brockton. If you see
eBird Tip – How to use eBird When Traveling
Thanks to Bob Ross for the following article, which started out as a MassBird listserv post: The eBird Alerts are an indispensable tool when traveling to a new city or region to go birding. I
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Major Staff Cuts
According to the National Wildlife Refuge Association, “The intentional dismantling of science and conservation is happening now. Hundreds of dedicated U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees—many of them biologists—have been fired, gutting an
2024 Annual Report
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 283 species for 2024, with 274 species in Massachusetts (four more than 2023), and nine additional species reported from New Hampshire and Maine. This total was based upon 262
April 25 Annual Members Meeting – All Welcome
April 25 Annual Members Meeting - All Welcome Please join us on April 25 for our Annual Members Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:00 with the
Avian Influenza Spreading in Massachusetts
Avian influenza is an increasing public health concern and is spreading across Massachusetts. In the past few days we have heard reports of waterfowl die offs in Cambridge, Amherst, Plymouth and Brockton. If you see
eBird Tip – How to use eBird When Traveling
Thanks to Bob Ross for the following article, which started out as a MassBird listserv post: The eBird Alerts are an indispensable tool when traveling to a new city or region to go birding. I
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Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWe will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional
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Millennium Park
Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof
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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 night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
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Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Beach Lot 1284 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United StatesWe will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.