Meeting at fisherman statue at 8:30 am. Brisk wind at this location and several sites. Eastern side of Cape Ann was more sheltered and had much calmer oceans. High tide 10:30 am with splash over in several sites as it was a full moon. Jodrey Fish Pier was lacking in gull numbers, nothing unusual and low numbers of common species of gulls. Rocky Neck, waves splashing over sea wall by Wonson Cove. Due to strong winds we skipped Niles Beach and headed to Eastern Point Audubon where we had several duck species. Skipped Niles Pond due to it being frozen and skaters on the pond. Backshore was much better and was sheltered by the wind. We made two stops, Elks Club and Cormorant Rock. Here we had much better views of birds on the ocean. Good Harbor beach was not productive. Rockport stops were Granite Pier and Cathedral Ledge. Good amount of Harlequin Duck at both sites. Brant was a pleasant addition at Granite Pier. Trip ended at 1:45 high temp 32 degrees.
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Cold Spring Park, Newton
Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThis large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
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Birding Sketch Crawl – Fall Series
Leader's ChoiceCome and bird/sketch favorite patches around Essex and Middlesex Counties.
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Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
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Barretts Mill Farmland
Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United StatesThis is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.
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Hellcat at Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United StatesDuring the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.