Canada Goose 8
Mallard 18
Gadwall 8. Eastern Pt
Common Eider 195
Harlequin Duck 70 Granite Pier (25), Cathedral Ledge (15), Andrews Pt (30)
Surf Scoter 8
White-winged Scoter 28
Long-tailed Duck 8. Bass Rocks, Eastern Point, Andrews Pt
Black Scoter 25 Andrews Pt
Bufflehead 33
Common Goldeneye 2
Red-breasted Merganser 23
Common Loon 5
Purple Sandpiper 50 Bass Rocks. Flock of sandpipers flew and resettled on the rocks
Great Blue Heron 1
Herring Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Razorbill 1 Rocky Neck. Amazingly close to shore by the public parking lot.
Great Cormorant 1. Granite Pier
Mourning Dove 2
American Crow 22
Blue Jay 2
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 1. Eastern Point
Song Sparrow 6
Northern Cardinal 2
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Lily Rogers of Brimfield and Gwyn Robertson-DuBois of Northfield. These scholarships
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy in Boston The Brookline Bird Club Book Fund committee has made a donation of $750 to support a school library program of bird and nature study at the
BBC Massachusetts Big Day – May 9, 2026
BBC Massachusetts Big Day - May 9, 2026 On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours
May 5 Webinar – Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides
May 5 Webinar Open to All with Heather Packard, Mass Audubon - Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides Please join the BBC on the evening of Tuesday, May 5 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a webinar with
April 28 Webinar – Wood-Warblers of New England
April 28 Webinar with Bill Gette - Wood-Warblers of New England Please join the BBC on the evening of April 28 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a members-only webinar with Bill Gette entitled Wood-Warblers of
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Lily Rogers of Brimfield and Gwyn Robertson-DuBois of Northfield. These scholarships
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy in Boston The Brookline Bird Club Book Fund committee has made a donation of $750 to support a school library program of bird and nature study at the
BBC Massachusetts Big Day – May 9, 2026
BBC Massachusetts Big Day - May 9, 2026 On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours
May 5 Webinar – Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides
May 5 Webinar Open to All with Heather Packard, Mass Audubon - Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides Please join the BBC on the evening of Tuesday, May 5 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a webinar with
April 28 Webinar – Wood-Warblers of New England
April 28 Webinar with Bill Gette - Wood-Warblers of New England Please join the BBC on the evening of April 28 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a members-only webinar with Bill Gette entitled Wood-Warblers of
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Lily Rogers of Brimfield and Gwyn Robertson-DuBois of Northfield. These scholarships
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy
Book Fund Award to Ruth Batson Academy in Boston The Brookline Bird Club Book Fund committee has made a donation of $750 to support a school library program of bird and nature study at the
BBC Massachusetts Big Day – May 9, 2026
BBC Massachusetts Big Day - May 9, 2026 On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours
May 5 Webinar – Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides
May 5 Webinar Open to All with Heather Packard, Mass Audubon - Rescue Wildlife from Rodenticides Please join the BBC on the evening of Tuesday, May 5 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a webinar with
April 28 Webinar – Wood-Warblers of New England
April 28 Webinar with Bill Gette - Wood-Warblers of New England Please join the BBC on the evening of April 28 from 7PM to 8:30PM for a members-only webinar with Bill Gette entitled Wood-Warblers of
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Rocky Narrows in Sherborn
Mixed habitat - fields, woods river and swamp. A good variety of birds here. We’ll be mostly concentrating on the swamp and the Charles River. If we have a wet spring folks should check in with the leader as to whether rubber boots would be advised. There are spots that do flood. Of course we
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Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough
We’ll walk about 2 miles around the protected grasslands of this wonderful Trustees property in search of Bobolinks, Indigo Bunting, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and more. Parking in the lot after the main entrance here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/87yAzpeBs6WPnx6K6
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Bring Back Boblinks: Bobolinks at Ocean View Farm Reserve
Part of our Bring Back Boblinks conservation series. Co-led by Linda Vanderveer, Land Manager, DNRT. A combined walk with Brookline Bird Club and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Registration is required. Please go to https://dnrt.org/event/bobolink-walk-2/ to register. Registration opens on May 14. Bobolinks are migratory grassland birds found across Massachusetts. The Bobolink is listed as a
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Millennium Park
Joint with Mass Audubon BNC. Join 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
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Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various locations on the Refuge in search of breeding birds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.