Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 8:20 AM – 8:45 AM
Common Eider  40
Surf Scoter  18
Long-tailed Duck  4
Common Goldeneye  2
Red-breasted Merganser  4
Common Loon  4
Bald Eagle  2
Carolina Wren  1
European Starling  20
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021350
Andrews Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 9:12 AM – 9:19 AM
Common Eider  50
Harlequin Duck  10
Black Scoter  16
Long-tailed Duck  1
Razorbill  7
Common Loon  7
Great Cormorant  14
Accipiter sp.  1
American Crow  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021354
Cathedral Ledge, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 9:50 AM – 9:59 AM
Common Eider  12
Harlequin Duck  26
Bufflehead  3
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Razorbill  1
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  18
Northern Mockingbird  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021356
Granite Pier, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 10:12 AM – 10:37 AM
Common Eider  8
Harlequin Duck  8
Surf Scoter  4
White-winged Scoter  1
Bufflehead  4
Great Black-backed Gull  10
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021357
Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 10:58 AM – 11:38 AM
Surf Scoter  5
White-winged Scoter  7
Black Scoter  5
Red-necked Grebe  3
Razorbill  2
Black Guillemot  9
Common Loon  9
Great Cormorant (North Atlantic)  8
Red-tailed Hawk  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021362
Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 11:43 AM – 12:03 PM
Gadwall  7
Common Eider  35
Surf Scoter  4
Long-tailed Duck  1
Common Loon  2
Carolina Wren  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021366
Niles Pond & Brace Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 4, 2020 12:03 PM – 12:33 PM
Canada Goose  5
American Wigeon  3
Mallard  56
Greater Scaup  23
Lesser Scaup  2
Bufflehead  8
Red-breasted Merganser  34
Great Black-backed Gull  12
Song Sparrow  4
Northern Cardinal  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63021368

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This 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.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During 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.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]

  • Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

    Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United States

    Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

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