Halibut Point SP, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Oct 15, 2017 8:00 AM – 10:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC – Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Morning – Leader: Peter Van Demark – fog clearing, warming into 70s, light breeze rising. Had an eager young birder along with his father.
20 species
Mallard 55 Lots on quarry
King Eider 1 Possible juvenile, seen at end of Folly Point from Bayview Trail: orange bill, black back, seen by all five observers through scope.
Common Eider 42 Most in a group off Sea Rocks
Northern Gannet 30 Many diving, some quite close to shore, many juveniles with black backs and wing tops
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Cooper’s Hawk 2
Sanderling 12 Probably; flying in tight group along shore
Ring-billed Gull 1 Pre-adult plumage
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1 Got excellent views, including of its dark red eyes
Blue Jay 11 Very active
American Crow 4
Black-capped Chickadee 4
American Robin 24 Some in groups flying around, some gleaning berries from trees
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 1 Heard only
House Finch 5 Small flock flying over
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S40048189
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