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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
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Members Only Webinar: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification
Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming. This session will provide practical tips and techniques to sharpen your shorebirding skills. We will also be scheduling a limited participation field trip focused on Shorebirds where you will practice the skills you learned during the webinar. [...]
Forest Beach Conservation Area
Co-sponored with Cape Cod Bird Club. We’ll walk the marsh trail to where it meets Mill Creek and return via the beach, less than a mile round trip. We’ll then head towards the overlook where we’ll likely view herons, egrets, shorebirds, passerines, gulls, osprey and Northern Harrier. This is another area with mixed habitat, a [...]
Whale and Seabird watching trip out of Plymouth
The BBC is partnering with the Captain John's Whale Watching Tour Company to travel to Stellwagen Bank - primary feeding grounds for the Humpback Whale, the endangered Right Whale, and other marine wildlife, including seabirds. With the help of onboard naturalists, we will search for seabirds - storm petrals, shearwaters, gulls and terns, gannets, and [...]
Field Trip: The Art and Craft of Shorebird Identification with Lisa Schibley – Plymouth area
Shorebirds are among the most fascinating and diverse groups of birds, but identifying them can sometimes feel overwhelming. What key field marks, behaviors, habitat, range, and timing can help? How can shorebird migration patterns and seasonal plumage help? With shorebird migration now underway, the BBC is hosting both a webinar and a limited participation field trip to [...]
An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for large groups of herons and egrets, and shorebird rarities. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or [...]