Halibut Point SP, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Sep 15, 2019 8:00 AM – 10:10 AM

Protocol: Traveling

1.0 mile(s)

Comments:    BBC – Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Morning – Leader: Peter Van Demark – Clear, mild, light north breeze. Cedar Waxwings were a great start.

18 species

Gadwall  4    Flew in with Eider but didn’t stay

Mallard  33    Most on rocks at quarry

Common Eider  23    Group flew in with 4 Gadwall

Bonaparte’s Gull  2

Herring Gull  15    At least. Some bathing in quarry

Northern Gannet  1

Double-crested Cormorant  8

Blue Jay  3

American Crow  4

Black-capped Chickadee  2

Tufted Titmouse  1    Heard only

Tree Swallow  50    At least. Mostly flying over Trustees’ land

White-breasted Nuthatch  1

European Starling  6

Gray Catbird  2

American Robin  10    At least

Cedar Waxwing  20    In trees near parking lot

House Sparrow  3

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S59827638