Concord River Greenway – Lawrence St., Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 15, 2025 8:32 AM – 10:43 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.73 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Cold, temps in the 20s but mainly sunny and calm, duck walk for LP&CT
18 species
Canada Goose 7
Mallard 40
Ring-necked Duck 2
Common Goldeneye 7
Hooded Merganser 4
Common Merganser 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 10
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
European Starling 25
House Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S286785222
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