Cape Ann – 2/17/20

Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 7:47 AM – 8:05 AM
Checklist Comments:    Sunny and 28 degrees. With Brookline Bird Club walk led by Dave Williams and Mark Nelson.
Common Eider  26
Surf Scoter  3
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Herring Gull  8
American Crow  1
House Sparrow  3
Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 8:13 AM – 8:49 AM
Common Eider  35
Surf Scoter  3
Long-tailed Duck  2
Bufflehead  1
Red-breasted Merganser  6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  11
Dovekie  1    Continuing small Alcid near the Coast Guard  Wharf. Thick Billed Murre nearby giving good size and shape comparison.
Thick-billed Murre  1    Continuing near the Coast Guard Wharf. Thick bill, black on head extended down the neck more than expected on a Common Murre.
Ring-billed Gull  5
Herring Gull  50
Great Black-backed Gull  7
House Sparrow  5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64794230
Rocky Neck, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 8:58 AM – 9:13 AM
Greater Scaup  33
Common Eider  4
Surf Scoter  8
Long-tailed Duck  1
Herring Gull  3
Great Black-backed Gull  12
American Crow  2
European Starling  2
House Sparrow  2
Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 9:28 AM – 9:48 AM
Canada Goose  2
Gadwall  2
Mallard  2
American Black Duck  8
Greater Scaup  1
Common Eider  9
Surf Scoter  4
Long-tailed Duck  1
Bufflehead  8
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Great Black-backed Gull  4
gull sp.  125    Following fishing boat but too far to ID
Common Loon  1
American Crow  3
House Sparrow  1
Niles Pond & Brace Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 9:57 AM – 10:23 AM
Canada Goose  2
Gadwall  4
Mallard  75
Ring-necked Duck  5
Greater Scaup  X    I neglected to get a count or estimate
Bufflehead  6
Red-breasted Merganser  17
Ring-billed Gull  3
Herring Gull  60
Great Black-backed Gull  16
Black-crowned Night-Heron  1    Continuing immature standing on the ice hidden in the reeds beside the road.
American Crow  2
American Pipit  2    Continuing Pipits in the wrackline along Brace Cove dike. Small streaked birds and constantly bobbing tails.
Song Sparrow  1
Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 10:36 AM – 11:07 AM
Checklist Comments:    Sunny and 40 degrees with winds WNW 13 mph. We stopped to scope along Atlantic Ave by the Cormorant Rock, grassy area across from construction site and Elks Club.
Common Eider  9
White-winged Scoter  6
Long-tailed Duck  8
Bufflehead  14
Common Goldeneye  4
Red-necked Grebe  15
Purple Sandpiper  12    Flock of about 10 flew by and 2 more found on the rocks
Black Guillemot  4
Ring-billed Gull  4
Herring Gull  35
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  7
American Crow  8
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64794235
Granite Pier, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 11:23 AM – 11:53 AM
Brant  41
Common Eider  18
Harlequin Duck  2
Surf Scoter  4
White-winged Scoter  2
Bufflehead  4
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Dovekie  2
Ring-billed Gull  5
Herring Gull  45
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  4
American Crow  2
American Robin  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64794238
Cathedral Ledge, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 11:58 AM – 12:39 PM
Brant  4
Common Eider  7
Harlequin Duck  8
Bufflehead  5
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Herring Gull  3
Common Loon  2
loon sp.  1    Possibly the recently reported Pacific Loon. We immediately ruled out Common Loon because the size and shape was too small. The Loon had a light colored throat and at times held it’s rounded head more upright, almost “cobra” like. Others had seen this Loon closer to shore shortly before we arrived and felt it was the Pacific Loon. However, it had moved further out, so even in the scope we could not make out the chin strap.
American Goldfinch  1
Song Sparrow  1
Halibut Point SP, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 17, 2020 12:45 PM – 1:50 PM
Mallard  34
American Black Duck  3
King Eider  1    Continuing immature male seen from the ocean overlook
Common Eider  13
Harlequin Duck  13
Long-tailed Duck  2
Herring Gull  4
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  5
American Crow  4
Black-capped Chickadee  3
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
American Robin  5
House Sparrow  4
House Finch  2
Song Sparrow  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  3
Northern Cardinal  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64794242

March 26 Open to All Webinar: At Sea in the Humboldt Current – Ship Life, Pelagic Birds, and Deep Sea Creatures with Scott Weiman

Embark on an evening of discovery as marine geochemist Scott Wieman recounts a recent month-long research expedition aboard the R/V Falkor(too) from Valparaíso to Puerto Montt, Chile. Scott’s talk blends his experiences birding the highly [...]

March 26 Open to All Webinar: At Sea in the Humboldt Current – Ship Life, Pelagic Birds, and Deep Sea Creatures with Scott Weiman

Embark on an evening of discovery as marine geochemist Scott Wieman recounts a recent month-long research expedition aboard the R/V Falkor(too) from Valparaíso to Puerto Montt, Chile. Scott’s talk blends his experiences birding the highly [...]

March 26 Open to All Webinar: At Sea in the Humboldt Current – Ship Life, Pelagic Birds, and Deep Sea Creatures with Scott Weiman

Embark on an evening of discovery as marine geochemist Scott Wieman recounts a recent month-long research expedition aboard the R/V Falkor(too) from Valparaíso to Puerto Montt, Chile. Scott’s talk blends his experiences birding the highly [...]

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Upcoming Field Trips

Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

Leader's Choice

The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

Parker River NWR

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

We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

“Timberdoodles” kids’ Evening walk , Belmont (This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.)

Leader's Choice

This program is FULL; please email to be added to the waitlist.   This walk is for kids aged 5-12 with an accompanying parent or parents. Group size is limited; contact Kathy Dia to register and for meeting place details at kdia@brooklinebirdclub.org. The American Woodcock is an unusual upland shorebird whose unique courtship display is really something to see! Join [...]

Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard

Harvard - Still River Depot Road

We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 23, same time.

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