Brookline Bird Club – America’s most active bird club!

BHI–Deer Island, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Jan 23, 2022 9:13 AM – 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.7 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    BBC walk, 25 degrees, cloudy then sunny, SW breeze. Low gull numbers, likely because they are all feasting on Revere Beach.
24 species
Brant  8
American Black Duck  6
Greater Scaup  1
Common Eider  750    Large raft off east side, careful estimate
Surf Scoter  24
White-winged Scoter  8
Black Scoter  2
Long-tailed Duck  8
Bufflehead  10
Common Goldeneye  6
Red-breasted Merganser  12
Ring-billed Gull  8
Herring Gull  15
Iceland Gull  1    Adult
Great Black-backed Gull  5
Red-throated Loon  1
Common Loon  3
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Peregrine Falcon  1    Breezed through the parking lot after the walk ended
European Starling  200
Northern Mockingbird  1
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  3
Song Sparrow  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S101390747

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

    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

    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

    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

    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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