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

George L. Darey Housatonic Valley WMA, Lenox, Berkshire, Massachusetts, US

Jun 16, 2024 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM

Protocol: Traveling

0.5 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC/SSBC trip; Glenn d’Entremont leader, 2 participants

38 species

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  X

Mourning Dove  2

Green Heron  1

Belted Kingfisher  1

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  2

Red-bellied Woodpecker  1

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  1

Eastern Wood-Pewee  2

Alder Flycatcher  2

Willow Flycatcher  3

Least Flycatcher  2

Eastern Phoebe  2

Great Crested Flycatcher  1

Eastern Kingbird  1

Warbling Vireo (Eastern)  3

Red-eyed Vireo  1

American Crow  2

Cliff Swallow  4    only 2 seen today; at least 4 present on June 14 and likely more; nesting under bridge, cool morning

White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)  1

Gray Catbird  6

Veery  6

Wood Thrush  1

American Robin  2

Cedar Waxwing  6

American Goldfinch  3

Song Sparrow  3

Swamp Sparrow  1

Orchard Oriole  1    1st yr male

Baltimore Oriole  2

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  10

Brown-headed Cowbird  1

Common Grackle  4

Ovenbird  1

Black-and-white Warbler  1

Common Yellowthroat  2

American Redstart  3

Yellow Warbler (Northern)  4

Northern Cardinal  3

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S183260888

October Mountain SF, Berkshire, Massachusetts, US

Jun 16, 2024 7:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Protocol: Traveling

10.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC/SSBC trip; Glenn d’Entremont leader, 2 participants

56 species

Mourning Dove  6

Black-billed Cuckoo  1

Ruby-throated Hummingbird  2    males

Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  1

Cooper’s Hawk  1

Red-shouldered Hawk  1

Broad-winged Hawk  1

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  14

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  4

Pileated Woodpecker  2

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)  2

Alder Flycatcher  4

Eastern Phoebe  1

Eastern Kingbird  3

Blue-headed Vireo  5

Red-eyed Vireo  39

Blue Jay  7

Black-capped Chickadee  9

Tree Swallow  9

Red-breasted Nuthatch  3

Brown Creeper  3

House Wren  1

Winter Wren  2

Gray Catbird  6

Eastern Bluebird  3

Veery  23

Hermit Thrush  2

Wood Thrush  1

American Robin  5

Cedar Waxwing  10

Purple Finch (Eastern)  5

American Goldfinch  2

Chipping Sparrow  4

White-throated Sparrow  4

Song Sparrow  7

Swamp Sparrow  7

Eastern Towhee  1

Baltimore Oriole  3

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  15

Brown-headed Cowbird  1

Common Grackle  4

Ovenbird  20

Northern Waterthrush  4

Black-and-white Warbler  8

Common Yellowthroat  18

American Redstart  2

Magnolia Warbler  3

Blackburnian Warbler  6

Chestnut-sided Warbler  15

Black-throated Blue Warbler  7

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  4

Black-throated Green Warbler  2

Canada Warbler  8

Scarlet Tanager  5

Rose-breasted Grosbeak  4

Indigo Bunting  6

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S183260905

A Look Back to 1918

The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,

A Look Back to 1918

The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,

A Look Back to 1918

The date of July 17, 1918 was marked in the calendar of Bostonians as the fifth anniversary of the Brookline Bird Club. There was a birthday party at “Lake Walden” to celebrate the event,

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    Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United States

    We are adding a trip to Revere Beach where a lot of gulls are present due to winter storms throwing up or exposing clams on the beach for them to eat. Large number of gulls including possibly rare gulls are there. We'll do our best to sort through the gulls for rare ones and to

  • 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

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