Franklin Park–Scarboro Pond, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2025 8:15 AM – 10:06 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.252 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 48 degrees. Cloudy at times. Some blue sky. Windy
29 species
Canada Goose 13
Mallard 5
Green-winged Teal 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Red-headed Woodpecker 1 Fully red head to the shoulder. Black ring around the neck. White breast. Foraging near the top of a tall tree almost at the top of a snag.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 3
Common Raven 3 2 sitting on a nest.
Black-capped Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
European Starling 1
American Robin 17
Chipping Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
Red-winged Blackbird 12 3 female
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Common Grackle 9
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Northern Parula 1
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 7
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S230083230
Closure of Hellcat Trail @ Parker River NWR
The Hellcat Trail at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public access effective Monday, December 23, 2019 in order to facilitate replacement of the entire boardwalk system that supports the trail. The
Winter Birding on Cape Ann
seen above: Stage Fort Park by Fitz Henry Lane Dovekie at Gloucester Harbor by Phil Brown About once a week, from November into March, the BBC offers field trips to Gloucester and/or
Remembering Bill Drummond
We lost legendary and much-loved trip leader, Bill Drummond, 76, on October 30, 2019. Bill Drummond was a cornerstone and driving force behind the success of the Brookline Bird Club for many years. He served
Looking for new Membership Secretary!
The Brookline Bird Club is looking for a new Membership Secretary for April 2020 to replace our current secretary, Judy Hepburn, who is standing down at the end of her term. Judy has done
BBC Movie Night: Bird of Prey
More than 30 eager viewers attended the BBC showing of Neil Rettig’s stunning “Bird of Prey” film on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Woburn Public Library. Fortified by a variety of refreshments and the library’s
2020 Young Birder Scholarships Announcement
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Young Birder Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2020 scholarships will cover the full cost
Closure of Hellcat Trail @ Parker River NWR
The Hellcat Trail at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public access effective Monday, December 23, 2019 in order to facilitate replacement of the entire boardwalk system that supports the trail. The
Winter Birding on Cape Ann
seen above: Stage Fort Park by Fitz Henry Lane Dovekie at Gloucester Harbor by Phil Brown About once a week, from November into March, the BBC offers field trips to Gloucester and/or
Remembering Bill Drummond
We lost legendary and much-loved trip leader, Bill Drummond, 76, on October 30, 2019. Bill Drummond was a cornerstone and driving force behind the success of the Brookline Bird Club for many years. He served
Looking for new Membership Secretary!
The Brookline Bird Club is looking for a new Membership Secretary for April 2020 to replace our current secretary, Judy Hepburn, who is standing down at the end of her term. Judy has done
BBC Movie Night: Bird of Prey
More than 30 eager viewers attended the BBC showing of Neil Rettig’s stunning “Bird of Prey” film on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Woburn Public Library. Fortified by a variety of refreshments and the library’s
2020 Young Birder Scholarships Announcement
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Young Birder Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2020 scholarships will cover the full cost
Closure of Hellcat Trail @ Parker River NWR
The Hellcat Trail at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public access effective Monday, December 23, 2019 in order to facilitate replacement of the entire boardwalk system that supports the trail. The
Winter Birding on Cape Ann
seen above: Stage Fort Park by Fitz Henry Lane Dovekie at Gloucester Harbor by Phil Brown About once a week, from November into March, the BBC offers field trips to Gloucester and/or
Remembering Bill Drummond
We lost legendary and much-loved trip leader, Bill Drummond, 76, on October 30, 2019. Bill Drummond was a cornerstone and driving force behind the success of the Brookline Bird Club for many years. He served
Looking for new Membership Secretary!
The Brookline Bird Club is looking for a new Membership Secretary for April 2020 to replace our current secretary, Judy Hepburn, who is standing down at the end of her term. Judy has done
BBC Movie Night: Bird of Prey
More than 30 eager viewers attended the BBC showing of Neil Rettig’s stunning “Bird of Prey” film on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Woburn Public Library. Fortified by a variety of refreshments and the library’s
2020 Young Birder Scholarships Announcement
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Young Birder Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2020 scholarships will cover the full cost
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY FEB 21 at 1:30 pm
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThis walk has been rescheduled to Saturday Feb 21 at 1:30 pm
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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 StatesWe 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
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Cape Ann
Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United StatesWe 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.
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Early Birders @ Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United StatesJoin 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
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA 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.