Millennium Park, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Aug 3, 2025 7:55 AM – 12:14 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
40 species
Canada Goose 13
Mallard 7
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 9
Virginia Rail 1 Calling for 5 minutes
Killdeer 5
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Solitary Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Great Egret 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Juvenile with red crescents at wingtips continuing
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Willow Flycatcher 7 Most near Woodpecker Corner in front of Fall Sunflower stand
Eastern Kingbird 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 9
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 6 Lots of them
European Starling 2
Gray Catbird 7
Northern Mockingbird 4
American Robin 1
Cedar Waxwing 18
House Sparrow 3
American Goldfinch 9
Song Sparrow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Common Grackle 4
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1 Michael McCarthy heard it on the ruins Trail & confirmed by Merlin. I had it on Merlin too but didnt hear it. Heard facing Sawmill Brook near the corner to the trail that connects to the paved perimeter trail.
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S265723705
Millennium Park–West Roxbury High School Marsh, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Aug 3, 2025 10:39 AM – 11:39 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.75 mile(s)
22 species
Canada Goose 42
Wood Duck 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 1
Chimney Swift 8
Solitary Sandpiper 1
Green Heron 6
Great Blue Heron 3
Belted Kingfisher 2
Downy Woodpecker 3
Eastern Kingbird 4
Blue Jay 3
Common Raven 1
Tree Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Wren 1
Gray Catbird 5
American Goldfinch 5
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 4
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S265723702
Conservation Alert – 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas
Conservation Alert - 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas - UPDATE Red knots feeding amongst spawning horseshoe crabs. The public comment period has been extended to March 6 and a second public hearing will take place on
Conservation Alert – Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy
Conservation Alert - Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy The ongoing lawsuit by an abutter to eliminate public access to the rocky, coastal portion of a property at 18 Longbranch Ave at Andrew’s Point in
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BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal
BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal The Brookline Bird Club submitted a comment to MassWildlife opposing a proposal to change state law to allow Sunday hunting. The Club does not take a position on
March 1 Webinar with Adam Nicolson – Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood
March 1 Webinar - Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood - A Conversation with Author Adam Nicolson Live from Sussex with Science Journalist Cara Giaimo On Sunday March 1 at 3PM the Brookline Bird
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Please join the BBC on the evening of Thursday, February
Conservation Alert – 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas
Conservation Alert - 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas - UPDATE Red knots feeding amongst spawning horseshoe crabs. The public comment period has been extended to March 6 and a second public hearing will take place on
Conservation Alert – Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy
Conservation Alert - Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy The ongoing lawsuit by an abutter to eliminate public access to the rocky, coastal portion of a property at 18 Longbranch Ave at Andrew’s Point in
Renew membership now for 2026!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2025. Renew today for the 2026 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal
BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal The Brookline Bird Club submitted a comment to MassWildlife opposing a proposal to change state law to allow Sunday hunting. The Club does not take a position on
March 1 Webinar with Adam Nicolson – Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood
March 1 Webinar - Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood - A Conversation with Author Adam Nicolson Live from Sussex with Science Journalist Cara Giaimo On Sunday March 1 at 3PM the Brookline Bird
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Please join the BBC on the evening of Thursday, February
Conservation Alert – 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas
Conservation Alert - 2026 Horseshoe Crab Quotas - UPDATE Red knots feeding amongst spawning horseshoe crabs. The public comment period has been extended to March 6 and a second public hearing will take place on
Conservation Alert – Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy
Conservation Alert - Andrews Point Public Access in Jeopardy The ongoing lawsuit by an abutter to eliminate public access to the rocky, coastal portion of a property at 18 Longbranch Ave at Andrew’s Point in
Renew membership now for 2026!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2025. Renew today for the 2026 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal
BBC Submits Comment on Sunday Hunting Proposal The Brookline Bird Club submitted a comment to MassWildlife opposing a proposal to change state law to allow Sunday hunting. The Club does not take a position on
March 1 Webinar with Adam Nicolson – Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood
March 1 Webinar - Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood - A Conversation with Author Adam Nicolson Live from Sussex with Science Journalist Cara Giaimo On Sunday March 1 at 3PM the Brookline Bird
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young, Finch Research Network
February 19 Webinar with Matthew Young: The Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Please join the BBC on the evening of Thursday, February
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Upcoming Field Trips
Field Trips / Events
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Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.
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CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont
Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-at-mary-cummings-park-2/ https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-of-rock-meadow/
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Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.
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Arlington Reservoir
Visit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
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Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center
Join us to observe resident birds and early spring 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 flat and easy to walk. Be sure to wear a hat, waterproof footwear, and bring water.