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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2025 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Trip Schedule
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Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
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2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
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2025 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Trip Schedule Announced The BBC is happy to announce two daytime whale watching events and a Parker River marsh cruise. For the Thursday August 14th whale watching trip out [...]
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring
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Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding According to the journal Science, the administration has targeted the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey for elimination in its upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The [...]
BBC Global Big Day Count – May 10
BBC Global Big Day Count 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 across Essex County. [...]
Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards [...]
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT. [...]
2025 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Trip Schedule
2025 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Trip Schedule Announced The BBC is happy to announce two daytime whale watching events and a Parker River marsh cruise. For the Thursday August 14th whale watching trip out [...]
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring Mt. Auburn Cemetery has announced changes to birder access starting this spring. In short, the gates will open every day starting at 6:00 AM but the key [...]
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding According to the journal Science, the administration has targeted the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey for elimination in its upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The [...]
BBC Global Big Day Count – May 10
BBC Global Big Day Count 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 across Essex County. [...]
Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards [...]
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
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Westborough WMA in Two Parts
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.
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West Roxbury High School Marsh and Millennium Park
West Roxbury High School Marsh and Millennium Park 1205 VFW Pkwy, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk. A water bottle, water proof clothing including a hat, sunblock & [...]
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Webinar: Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders
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Fall Meeting with Scott Weidensaul: The Return of the Oystercatcher – Saving Birds to Save the Planet
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