Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 7:55 AM – 8:05 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments:     Beginning of BBC Cape Ann area trip, Sabrina Hepburn leader
7 species

Common Eider  10
White-winged Scoter  6
Long-tailed Duck  6
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  3
Herring Gull  12
Great Black-backed Gull  4

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461868

 

Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 8:20 AM – 8:40 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments:     BBC Trip to Cape Ann and vicinity, Sabrina Hepburn leader
9 species

Canada Goose  6
Common Eider  12
Surf Scoter  2
Black Scoter  8
Common Loon  2
Double-crested Cormorant  40
Herring Gull  70
Great Black-backed Gull  30
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  8

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461870

 

Eastern Point–General Area, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 9:00 AM – 9:37 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments:     Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Area Trip
25 species

Canada Goose  8
American Black Duck  2
Mallard  6
Common Eider  20
Surf Scoter  5
Bufflehead  1
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  4
Double-crested Cormorant  14
Cooper’s Hawk  1
Herring Gull  10
Great Black-backed Gull  6
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  4
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
European Starling  50
Snow Bunting  3
White-throated Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  6
Western Tanager  1     MEGA; Seen in bushes across from the last house on the right by Lakshminara Sundaresan on the way to Eastern Point. Responded to callback;
Northern Cardinal  1
House Finch  4
Purple Finch  1
House Sparrow  2

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461873

 

Niles Pond & Brace Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments:     Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann trip
8 species

Mallard  10
Ring-necked Duck  3
Bufflehead  8
Pied-billed Grebe  2
Double-crested Cormorant  2
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  40
Great Black-backed Gull  25

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461877

 

Halibut Point, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.4 mile(s)
Comments:     Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Trip
21 species (+1 other taxa)

American Black Duck  4
Common Eider  15
Harlequin Duck  7
Surf Scoter  4
White-winged Scoter  3
Long-tailed Duck  6
Red-breasted Merganser  4
Red-throated Loon  6
Common Loon  8
Northern Gannet  20
Great Cormorant  1
Double-crested Cormorant  3
large alcid sp.  1
Herring Gull  20
Great Black-backed Gull  5
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  3
Black-capped Chickadee  3
Tufted Titmouse  2
Golden-crowned Kinglet  1
Snow Bunting  1
Northern Cardinal  1

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461878

 

Andrew’s Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 6, 2016 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments:     Brookline Bird Club Cape Ann Trip
11 species

American Black Duck  6
Common Eider  20
Harlequin Duck  12
Surf Scoter  8
White-winged Scoter  4
Red-throated Loon  2
Common Loon  6
Northern Gannet  40
Double-crested Cormorant  3
Herring Gull  20
Great Black-backed Gull  3

View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32461880

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

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Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming.  What key field [...]

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do they do at night, when they seem to [...]

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley

Member Webinar August 13: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming.  What key field [...]

Member Webinar September 16: Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep with Roger Pasquier

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