Lake Quannapowitt, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 4, 2018 7:40 AM – 8:50 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk. Sunny, 43 degrees to start, gusty wind 10-20. Included drive through Lake View Cemetery.
22 species
Canada Goose 0 This is a rarity for here!
Mallard 0 Another rarity for hear!
Ring-necked Duck 1
Bufflehead 1
Common Merganser 62
Mourning Dove 5
Ring-billed Gull 17
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Double-crested Cormorant 7
Great Blue Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Brown Creeper 1
American Robin 16
European Starling 25
American Goldfinch 3
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 3
White-throated Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51723281
Crystal Lake, Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 4, 2018 8:55 AM – 9:35 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.8 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk, Sunny, 44 degrees, gusty wind 10-20. Not the volume of ducks that is usually here at this time of year.
19 species
Canada Goose 11
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 7
American Black Duck 2
Green-winged Teal 5
Ring-necked Duck 2
Bufflehead 1
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Dark-eyed Junco 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51723279
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Lynnfield Marsh–IBA, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 4, 2018 9:45 AM – 10:35 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.75 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk, sunny, 46 degrees, gusty wind 10-20. Seeing the Cattle egret was great. Number and diversity of waterfowl wasn’t what it usually is at this time of year.
13 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 61
Mute Swan 3
Mallard 4
Green-winged Teal 3
Bufflehead 7
Hooded Merganser 5 A singleton and a group of four.
Ruddy Duck 1
Ring-billed Gull 1
Cattle Egret 1 Continuing bird found four days ago by Chris Martone. Lynnfield MarketPlace Mall. Over near the Leahey Hospital. Right along the road, not 3-4 feet from cars going by. Hunting for insects.
Blue Jay 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
Song Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 1
blackbird sp. 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51723278
Suntaug Lake, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Nov 4, 2018 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.1 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk. Sunny, 47 degrees, gusty wind 10-20. Number and diversity of waterfowl not what it usually is for this time of year. All ducks were on the opposite side of the lake making viewing difficult.
6 species (+1 other taxa)
Ring-necked Duck X Too far away to get an accurate count.
Greater/Lesser Scaup X Too far away to get an accurate count and ID.
Bufflehead 8
Hooded Merganser 12
Red-tailed Hawk 2
White-throated Sparrow 3
House Sparrow 5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S51723274
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The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2025 scholarships will cover the full [...]
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Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024. Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state. We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8 [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
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Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
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The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2025 scholarships will cover the full [...]
2024 Year in Review!
Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024. Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state. We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8 [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
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Barretts Mill Farmland
Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United StatesThis is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.
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Hellcat at Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United StatesDuring the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.
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Arlington Reservoir
Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesIn the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]
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Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesCosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons, and egrets. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars [...]