Martin Burns WMA, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jun 12, 2022 7:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    BBC walk – 61 degrees,cloudy, light breeze.  Notably missing:  Prairie Warbler and Scarlet Tanager
41 species (+1 other taxa)
Mourning Dove  5
Chimney Swift  1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird  3
gull sp.  3
Great Blue Heron  11    4 nests, 3 with obvious young as well as 3 flyins
Turkey Vulture  1
Bald Eagle  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Belted Kingfisher  1
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  3
Northern Flicker  1
Eastern Wood-Pewee  2
Great Crested Flycatcher  5
Warbling Vireo  2
Red-eyed Vireo  8
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  1
Fish Crow  1
Black-capped Chickadee  4
Tufted Titmouse  3
Tree Swallow  2
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher  1
Gray Catbird  16
American Robin  4
American Goldfinch  15
Chipping Sparrow  5
Field Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  11
Eastern Towhee  9
Baltimore Oriole  4
Red-winged Blackbird  9
Brown-headed Cowbird  5
Common Grackle  8
Ovenbird  14
Blue-winged Warbler  1    heard only
Common Yellowthroat  16
Yellow Warbler  6
Northern Cardinal  1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak  5
Indigo Bunting  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S112886971

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • RESCHEDULED: Newburyport and Vicinity

    The winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River

  • CANCELLED Charles River Waltham

    Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.

  • Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)

    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. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk. Dress well for the conditions including the wind. If there is

  • Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds

    Join us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

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