Mayor Danehy Park, Cambridge US-MA 42.38887, -71.13303, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Sep 9, 2020 7:22 AM – 9:18 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.099 mile(s)
28 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose  12
Mourning Dove  2
Chimney Swift  3
Herring Gull  2
Great Blue Heron  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Northern Flicker  5
Eastern Phoebe  4
Eastern Kingbird  1    Just one this week, crossed the wetland and called.
Warbling Vireo  2    During the walk I called these Philadelphia Vireos, but after checking a field guide and photos, I think they are just Warbling Vireos.
Red-eyed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  3
American Crow  2
Black-capped Chickadee  3
House Wren  1
Carolina Wren  1
European Starling  28
Gray Catbird  3
Brown Thrasher  1
Northern Mockingbird  2
American Robin  14
House Finch  16
American Goldfinch  9
Song Sparrow  6
Common Grackle  2
Common Yellowthroat  3
American Redstart  2
warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.)  1
Northern Cardinal  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S73436837

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Plum Island

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

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

  • Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

    Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United States

    Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]

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