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

Fresh Pond, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Oct 2, 2021 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Checklist Comments:    BBC bird walk from Lusitania Meadow to Black’s Nook via Butterfly Meadow
39 species
Canada Goose  3
Mallard  2
Ring-necked Duck  6    Seen on Fresh Pond in a group; near the shore between Sousa’s Rock and Little Fresh Pond
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  5
Mourning Dove  3
Herring Gull  6
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  5
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  5
Merlin  1
Eastern Phoebe  11
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Red-eyed Vireo  1
Blue Jay  9
American Crow  3
Black-capped Chickadee  6
Tufted Titmouse  5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  5
Brown Creeper  2
Carolina Wren  1
American Robin  21
House Sparrow  5
House Finch  1
American Goldfinch  8
White-crowned Sparrow  1
White-throated Sparrow  2
Song Sparrow  3
Swamp Sparrow  1
Common Grackle  7
Palm Warbler  1
Pine Warbler  2
Yellow-rumped Warbler  6
Black-throated Green Warbler  3
Northern Cardinal  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S95559138

Fri Oct 25 Fall meeting!

The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. It will feature a presentation on the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal you

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Fri Oct 25 Fall meeting!

The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. It will feature a presentation on the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal you

Blue Book Survey

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Fri Oct 25 Fall meeting!

The Brookline Bird Club invites you to our Hybrid (Live+Zoom) Fall Meeting on Friday October 25, 2024 from 7pm-9pm, with a social hour beginning at 6:30pm. It will feature a presentation on the dazzling Resplendent Quetzal you

Blue Book Survey

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  • Cape Ann

    Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    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

    Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

    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

    South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

    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

  • Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop

    Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United States

    We will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leaders if you are

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