Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 8:33 AM – 8:58 AM
Mallard  4
American Black Duck  5
Common Eider  75
Surf Scoter  4
White-winged Scoter  3
Bufflehead  5
Red-breasted Merganser  5
Common Loon  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993871
Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 9:01 AM – 9:36 AM
Greater Scaup  16
Lesser Scaup  2
Common Eider  20
White-winged Scoter  3
Long-tailed Duck  2
Bufflehead  6
Red-breasted Merganser  5
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  30
Herring Gull  25
Great Black-backed Gull  3
Common Loon  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993873
Niles Beach, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 9:33 AM – 10:03 AM
Greater Scaup  6
Lesser Scaup  1
Surf Scoter  26
Long-tailed Duck  6
Bufflehead  12
Common Goldeneye  6
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Horned Grebe  3
Ring-billed Gull  1
Herring Gull  3
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  3
Blue Jay  1
American Crow  2
European Starling  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
House Sparrow  6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993875
Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 10:24 AM – 10:49 AM
Gadwall  12
Mallard  24
American Black Duck  8
Common Eider  30
Surf Scoter  12
Long-tailed Duck  6
Bufflehead  2
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Herring Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  3
American Crow  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993877
Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 10:53 AM – 11:33 AM
Common Eider  26
White-winged Scoter  20
Black Scoter  8
Bufflehead  40
Horned Grebe  3
Red-necked Grebe  5
Black Guillemot  2
Common Loon  3
Great Cormorant  2
American Crow  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993878
Andrews Point, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 12:22 PM – 12:52 PM
Common Eider  15
Harlequin Duck  28
Black Scoter  60
Long-tailed Duck  1
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Razorbill  2
Common Loon  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993879
Cathedral Ledge, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Dec 28, 2019 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Common Eider  6
Harlequin Duck  8
Bufflehead  14
Common Loon  1
American Crow  1
American Robin  2
Song Sparrow  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S62993881

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 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 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 [...]

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Upcoming Field Trips

Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail (Rescheduled from Saturday 5/31)

Weston - Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, United States

Important: if the rain is still steady on Sunday morning, the trip is canceled. Contact the leader if uncertain. Expect wet conditions - bring waterproof footwear. To reach the bike path, we will bypass a huge puddle that blocks the way by a side path (up a short moderately steep hill and then passing near [...]

Shaw Farm

Sutton - Shaw Farm Shaw Lane, Sutton, MA, United States

We will explore a new trip location for the state-list Grasshopper Sparrow. We will walk for a mile or so for the sparrow, and then participants can decide if they wish to join for some general birding in the adjacent forest. Target endangered breeding species: Grasshopper Sparrow.

Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth

Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Field Station Lot Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, United States

This trip is for the marsh sparrows and White-eyed Vireo. This is the best spot in Massachusetts to observe both nesting marsh sparrows (Saltmarsh and Seaside) up close and personal.

Brook Farm Historic Site

Boston - Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St, Boston, MA, United States

Join us to observe resident birds and spring 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 flat but uneven. Be sure to wear a hat and waterproof footwear and pack water. Insect repellent [...]

Pine Hill Road Grassland (Rescheduled from 6/14)

Lancaster - Pine Hill Road Grasslands Pine Hill Road, Lancaster, MA, United States

This trip will focus on finding some of the unusual birds that nest at Pine Hill - Grasshopper Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Eastern Whip-poor-will. Easy walk over flat sandy roads. Rain cancels walk.

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