Lynnfield Marsh–Railroad Bed, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Jul 6, 2024 6:38 AM – 8:04 AM

Protocol: Traveling

1.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club Field Trip

26 species

Canada Goose  2

Mourning Dove  1

Chimney Swift  4

Double-crested Cormorant  2

Green Heron  2

Great Blue Heron  3

Northern Flicker  1

Willow Flycatcher  1

Eastern Kingbird  1

Blue Jay  2

Tufted Titmouse  1

Tree Swallow  1

Barn Swallow  1

Marsh Wren  3

Carolina Wren  1

European Starling  6

Gray Catbird  2

Northern Mockingbird  1

American Robin  5

American Goldfinch  1

Swamp Sparrow  1

Red-winged Blackbird  12

Common Grackle  1

Common Yellowthroat  4

Yellow Warbler  2

Northern Cardinal  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S187615665

Lynnfield Marsh–Partridge Island Trail, Essex, Massachusetts, US

Jul 6, 2024 8:05 AM – 9:15 AM

Protocol: Traveling

1.0 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club Field Trip

17 species

Mourning Dove  1

Chimney Swift  1

Herring Gull  1

Red-tailed Hawk  1

Downy Woodpecker  1

Northern Flicker  1

Blue Jay  2

Marsh Wren  1

Gray Catbird  1

American Robin  4

Chipping Sparrow  1

Song Sparrow  5

Swamp Sparrow  3

Red-winged Blackbird  8

Common Yellowthroat  3

Yellow Warbler  1

Northern Cardinal  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S187615697

BBC daily field trips to Mount Auburn are back!

It’s that time of year again! The Brookline Bird Club will be leading daily birding trips through Mount Auburn Cemetery, an oasis for migrating birds, this spring from Wednesday April 17th through Sunday May 26th [...]

BBC daily field trips to Mount Auburn are back!

It’s that time of year again! The Brookline Bird Club will be leading daily birding trips through Mount Auburn Cemetery, an oasis for migrating birds, this spring from Wednesday April 17th through Sunday May 26th [...]

BBC daily field trips to Mount Auburn are back!

It’s that time of year again! The Brookline Bird Club will be leading daily birding trips through Mount Auburn Cemetery, an oasis for migrating birds, this spring from Wednesday April 17th through Sunday May 26th [...]

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    Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United States

    This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.

  • Plum Island

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    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This 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.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During 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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