Millennium Park, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Jan 31, 2026 8:10 AM – 10:32 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.875 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club Early Birders – 10 degrees F, sunny, light wind. started by canoe launch & walked up the road to the top of the park and back
24 species
Canada Goose 22
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 12
Mourning Dove 3
Ring-billed Gull 2
Cooper’s Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 2 identified by nasally caws
Common Raven 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 30
American Robin 1
House Sparrow 20
American Tree Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 20
Savannah Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S297693397
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
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
Leader's ChoiceThe 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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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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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
Harvard - Still River Depot RoadWe will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.