Burrage Pond WMA, Plymouth, Massachusetts, US

Apr 25, 2026 7:01 AM – 11:11 AM

Protocol: Traveling

3.843 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club Walk

Ray Bedard leader plus Nick and Kandy. 

A bit chilly at 31 but no wind to start the walk. Warmed up to about 50 with a slight wind at the end. 

A Sandhill Crane gave great views preening before taking flight. Still a lot of Ring-necked Ducks present.

51 species

Canada Goose  35

Mute Swan  2

Wood Duck  1

Mallard  12

Ring-necked Duck  47    1X1

Common Merganser (North American)  1    High migrant

Mourning Dove  5

Sandhill Crane  2    One observed in eastern marsh preening before taking flight. The other was seen flying in from the west.

Killdeer  3

Greater Yellowlegs  1

Pied-billed Grebe  1    Small grebe with a black ringed black bill. Saw one here last week as well.

Common Loon  1    High migrant

Double-crested Cormorant  6

Great Egret  6

Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  6

Osprey (American)  3

Bald Eagle  1

Broad-winged Hawk  1

Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)  1

Belted Kingfisher  1

American Kestrel  1

Eastern Phoebe  1

Blue Jay  3

American Crow  7

Common Raven  3

Black-capped Chickadee  5

Tufted Titmouse  4

Tree Swallow  200

Barn Swallow (American)  25

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Eastern)  2

Northern Mockingbird  1

Eastern Bluebird  2

American Robin  7

House Sparrow  2

American Goldfinch  8

Chipping Sparrow  3

Field Sparrow  1

White-throated Sparrow  1

Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)  30

Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)  3

Swamp Sparrow  8

Eastern Towhee (Red-eyed)  13

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  150

Brown-headed Cowbird  2

Common Grackle (Bronzed)  60

Northern Waterthrush  1

Black-and-white Warbler  1

Northern Yellow Warbler  3

Palm Warbler (Yellow)  8

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  3

Northern Cardinal  5

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S327423830

2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

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2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

Renew membership now!

Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership

2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,

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Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership

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