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Gloucester–Fisherman’s Monument, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 7:50 AM – 8:20 AM
Checklist Comments:    Sunny, 35 degrees, blustry.  Led BBC walk.
Canada Goose  8
Greater Scaup  4
Common Eider  24
Surf Scoter  7
Bufflehead  7
Red-breasted Merganser  6
Horned Grebe  1
Herring Gull  7
Great Black-backed Gull  4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495032
Jodrey State Fish Pier, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 8:25 AM – 9:10 AM
Mallard  2
Greater Scaup  2
Lesser Scaup  4
Common Eider  38
Surf Scoter  5
Long-tailed Duck  1
Common Goldeneye  2
Red-breasted Merganser  9
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  50
Mourning Dove  6
Herring Gull  60
Great Black-backed Gull  12
Common Loon  2
House Sparrow  10
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495029
Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 9:20 AM – 9:45 AM
Canada Goose  12
Gadwall  4
American Black Duck  2
Common Eider  14
Surf Scoter  4
Long-tailed Duck  2
Bufflehead  8
Common Goldeneye  1
Red-breasted Merganser  6
Purple Sandpiper  6    Way out on breakwater.
Herring Gull  4
Common Loon  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495027
Atlantic Ave., Ells Club, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Common Eider  3
White-winged Scoter  5
Bufflehead  32
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Red-necked Grebe  12    Conservative.
Black Guillemot  1
Herring Gull  3
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495025
Granite Pier, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 11:05 AM – 11:30 AM
Canada Goose  7
Mallard  3
Common Eider  7
Harlequin Duck  4
Surf Scoter  9
Long-tailed Duck  2
Bufflehead  4
Red-breasted Merganser  5
Purple Sandpiper  3
Herring Gull  6
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495023
Halibut Point SP, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 21, 2022 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunny, 50 degrees
Common Eider  5
Harlequin Duck  20
White-winged Scoter  6
Black Scoter  7
Long-tailed Duck  14
Bufflehead  3
Common Merganser (North American)  4
Horned Grebe  2
Dovekie  1    Tiny, no-neck black & white alcid with tiny bill.  Well observed thriough scope for several minutes.  Was close to nearby Razorbills.
Razorbill  8    Possibly more.  Max of 4 seen at one time.  All the Alcis were seen in the approximate area along a tide line.
Black Guillemot  2
Herring Gull  12
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S103495022

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

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  • Revere Beach Pop-up trip for Gulls (Gullapalooza)

    Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United States

    We are adding a trip to Revere Beach where a lot of gulls are present due to winter storms throwing up or exposing clams on the beach for them to eat. Large number of gulls including possibly rare gulls are there. We'll do our best to sort through the gulls for rare ones and to

  • Cape Ann

    Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

  • Early Birders @ Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway

    Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United States

    Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s for a leisurely bird walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path! Starting at the Milton boat launch to check for nearby birds, we will walk approximately a mile or so towards Dorchester and back along the bike path in search for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and gulls. Whether you’re

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

    Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

    A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with the leader night before trip.

  • Castle Island & Pleasure Bay

    South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

    Join us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended

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