BHI–Deer Island, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Feb 15, 2026 8:58 AM – 11:46 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.585 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: BBC trip, 8 including leader
23 species
Brant 35
American Black Duck 10
Greater Scaup 3
Common Eider 595 Rough estimate
Surf Scoter 19
White-winged Scoter 8
Black Scoter 28 Not uncommon at this location
Long-tailed Duck 2
Bufflehead 5
Common Goldeneye 13
Red-breasted Merganser 18
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Ring-billed Gull 50
American Herring Gull 71
Great Black-backed Gull 18
Horned Grebe 1
Common Loon 5
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Common Raven 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 150
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S301152510
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The Brookline Bird Club has launched our own Instagram account!
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Black Birders Week 2022 – May 29 to June 4
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Brookline Bird Club 2022 Virtual Spring Meeting video
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Book Fund Donation to Massachusetts Young Birders Club
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2022 BBC Scholarship Recipients
The BBC is pleased to announce that this year’s Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarships have been awarded to Johnny Owens of Essex, MA and Jocelyn Pyne of Harvard, MA. These [...]
New BBC premium
The BBC's new premium: a handy lens wipe that attaches to your binocular strap. $5 plus shipping. Contact the BBC Membership Coordinator for details.
The Brookline Bird Club has launched our own Instagram account!
Instagram, a popular social media application, allows users and viewers to share photos and short messages with viewers. We welcome members to join in by submitting your photos! Our account is monitored by Board [...]
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Brookline Bird Club 2022 Virtual Spring Meeting video
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