Millennium Park, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 12, 2026 8:01 AM – 10:54 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.085 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 24
47 species
Canada Goose 13
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 2
American Black Duck 3
Green-winged Teal (American) 2
Common Merganser (North American) 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 8
Killdeer 1
Wilson’s Snipe 3 Sunning and preening in the sun along shore opposite of the canoe launch
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue) 4
Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 2 Adults, seen near Ruins Trail parking lot
Red-shouldered Hawk (lineatus Group) 1 Immature in full soar over summit parking lot
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis) 1
Belted Kingfisher 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 4
Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 7 Continuing flock
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 3
Tree Swallow 8
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 seen near end of Ruins Trail heading in direction of high school
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 2
Northern Mockingbird 5
American Robin 5
House Sparrow 4
American Goldfinch 5
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah) 2
Swamp Sparrow 2
Eastern Towhee 1 Male, Ruins Trail
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Common Grackle (Bronzed) 9
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 3
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Northern Cardinal 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S322465356
Millennium Park–West Roxbury High School Marsh, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 12, 2026 10:54 AM – 11:46 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.532 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: 8
20 species
Canada Goose 3
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 4
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue) 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-tailed Hawk (borealis) 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Tree Swallow 8
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 1
House Finch 4
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 3
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Common Grackle 3
Palm Warbler (Yellow) 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S322465341
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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2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced
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,
Renew membership now!
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
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced
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,
Renew membership now!
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
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced
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Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk slowly along the dike looking for rails, shorebirds, and wading birds. The we will continue to an adjacent site where we have permission to enter private property, to look for Night-Herons. On our return, we will look for migrating Common Nighthawks! Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Loaner binoculars available;
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Early migrants at Drumlin Farm and Van Leer Swamp
Lincoln - Drumlin Farm 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United StatesJoin us for a late summer bird walk at Drumlin Farm and Van Leer Swamp, two hotspots in Lincoln where early spring migrants often show up. We expect to see Killdeers, Indigo Buntings, several species of raptors, and hopefully a variety of early migrant Warblers. If we are lucky, we might find a Waterthrush at
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Shorebirds, Herons, Swallows, & More at Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United StatesShorebirds, Herons, & Swallows. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. Trip runs until dark. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restroom available.
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Hydrographer Canyon Overnight Pelagic (Trip #1)
Hyannis - Pelagic - Helen H 137 Pleasant St, Hyannis, MA, United StatesJoin the BBC on the Helen H out of Hyannis, MA to search for pelagic birds on an overnight trip to the Hydrographer Canyon area. For more information, fee, and registration info see: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/hydrographer-canyon-overnight-pelagics-registration/
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Delaney WMA, Stow
Stow - Delaney WMA Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, United StatesWe will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Be prepared for poison ivy. Rain cancels.