Gore Place, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
May 3, 2025 8:08 AM – 10:07 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.197 mile(s)
22 species
Mallard 1
Mourning Dove 9
Killdeer 6
Cooper’s Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Blue Jay 9
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 6
Gray Catbird 4
American Robin 15
House Finch 2
Song Sparrow 3
Baltimore Oriole 14
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 2
Northern Cardinal 6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S232743003
Flight Calls: Exploring Massachusetts through Birds
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Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” September 21-22, 2019
Thanks to Nick Bonomo for this trip report. On the heels of a weather cancellation of our August overnight pelagic trip, we were a bit nervous that the September trip might suffer the same fate.
Remembering Ida Giriunas
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Habitat Gardening for Birds workshop a success
The Habitat Gardening for birds workshop was attended by 30 people on Aug 25, 2019 at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees enjoyed the talk and the tour of the garden. Catherine Carney Feldman was
Conservation Advocacy and Initiatives
The BBC is engaged in ongoing conservation advocacy on its own initiative and in alliance with the other eighteen member clubs of the Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs. In June 2019 the BBC supported a
Flight Calls: Exploring Massachusetts through Birds
A history of the Brookline Bird Club and stories of BBC field trips are among the explorations in John Nelson’s Flight Calls: Exploring Massachusetts through Birds, just published by the University of Massachusetts Press. John
Fall Meeting Saturday October 19
Laura's Best Bird EVER: A Lifetime of Magical Encounters Have you ever had such a perfect look at a bird, or watched it in such perfect circumstances, that you thought it had to be the
Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” September 21-22, 2019
Thanks to Nick Bonomo for this trip report. On the heels of a weather cancellation of our August overnight pelagic trip, we were a bit nervous that the September trip might suffer the same fate.
Remembering Ida Giriunas
Ida Giriunas, long-time birder and trip leader, passed away on August 20. She was 91. Ida was a force of nature, fierce and passionate about birding. She led and participated in many trips for
Habitat Gardening for Birds workshop a success
The Habitat Gardening for birds workshop was attended by 30 people on Aug 25, 2019 at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees enjoyed the talk and the tour of the garden. Catherine Carney Feldman was
Conservation Advocacy and Initiatives
The BBC is engaged in ongoing conservation advocacy on its own initiative and in alliance with the other eighteen member clubs of the Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs. In June 2019 the BBC supported a
Flight Calls: Exploring Massachusetts through Birds
A history of the Brookline Bird Club and stories of BBC field trips are among the explorations in John Nelson’s Flight Calls: Exploring Massachusetts through Birds, just published by the University of Massachusetts Press. John
Fall Meeting Saturday October 19
Laura's Best Bird EVER: A Lifetime of Magical Encounters Have you ever had such a perfect look at a bird, or watched it in such perfect circumstances, that you thought it had to be the
Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” September 21-22, 2019
Thanks to Nick Bonomo for this trip report. On the heels of a weather cancellation of our August overnight pelagic trip, we were a bit nervous that the September trip might suffer the same fate.
Remembering Ida Giriunas
Ida Giriunas, long-time birder and trip leader, passed away on August 20. She was 91. Ida was a force of nature, fierce and passionate about birding. She led and participated in many trips for
Habitat Gardening for Birds workshop a success
The Habitat Gardening for birds workshop was attended by 30 people on Aug 25, 2019 at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees enjoyed the talk and the tour of the garden. Catherine Carney Feldman was
Conservation Advocacy and Initiatives
The BBC is engaged in ongoing conservation advocacy on its own initiative and in alliance with the other eighteen member clubs of the Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs. In June 2019 the BBC supported a
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
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Brook Farm Historic Site
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Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Boston - Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United StatesEnjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start at Milton's Landing to see some waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway. Beginners as well as more experienced birders are welcome. Limited mobility welcome but snow or ice may be
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CANCELLED Woodcocks at Alewife
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Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park
Burlington - Mary Cummings Park (Across from 28 Blanchard) 25 Blanchard Rd, Burlington, MA, United StatesOffered by Menotomy Bird club. Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field).