Housatonic River Valley WMA, Berkshire, Massachusetts, US
Jun 19, 2016 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC/SSBC trip
39 species
Canada Goose 7
Mallard (Northern) 1
Ring-necked Pheasant (Ring-necked) 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Mourning Dove 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Alder Flycatcher 1
Willow Flycatcher 1
Least Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
Warbling Vireo (Eastern) 3
Red-eyed Vireo 3
American Crow 6
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow (American) 2
Cliff Swallow (pyrrhonota/ganieri) 2
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 1
House Wren 1
Veery 5
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 4
Ovenbird 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 2
Yellow Warbler (Northern) 7
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 5
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Baltimore Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 1
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October Mountain SF, Berkshire, Massachusetts, US
Jun 19, 2016 7:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
12.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC/SSBC trip
46 species
Great Blue Heron (Blue form) 1
Mourning Dove 7
Black-billed Cuckoo 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 5
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Alder Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue-headed Vireo 7
Red-eyed Vireo 33
Blue Jay 9
Common Raven 1
Tree Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 11
Red-breasted Nuthatch 5
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 1
Brown Creeper 2
Winter Wren 3
Veery 13
Hermit Thrush 4
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 11
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 4
Ovenbird 28
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 16
American Redstart 2
Magnolia Warbler 8
Blackburnian Warbler 12
Chestnut-sided Warbler 10
Black-throated Blue Warbler 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Black-throated Green Warbler 4
Canada Warbler 2
White-throated Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 5
Eastern Towhee 2
Scarlet Tanager 2
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 3
Purple Finch (Eastern) 6
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This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org)
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Cape Ann
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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.
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Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
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
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Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
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