Millennium Park, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 4, 2026 8:07 AM – 10:10 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.81 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club walk
34 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 3
Mute Swan 1
Mallard 8
Mourning Dove 8
Killdeer 2
Great Blue Heron 1 Seen when walking back from the high school.
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Continuing. Seen near Canoe Launch parking lot.
Red-tailed Hawk 2
hawk sp. 1
Belted Kingfisher 1 Heard when walking back along Sawmill Brook from the high school.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Phoebe 8
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 3 Well heard by Charles River
American/Fish Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 3
Tree Swallow 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
European Starling 8
Northern Mockingbird 6
American Robin 11
House Sparrow 1
American Goldfinch 6
Chipping Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 5 seen on hillside facing the DPW facilities
Song Sparrow 9
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Common Grackle 7
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 seen on trail paralleling railroad tracks
Northern Cardinal 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S318435528
Millennium Park–West Roxbury High School Marsh, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Apr 4, 2026 10:14 AM – 11:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.394 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club Walk.
Possible palm warbler.
21 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 2
Wood Duck 3
Mallard 6
Hooded Merganser 1
Bald Eagle 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tree Swallow 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 3
American Robin 1
American Tree Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S318435532
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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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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