Mount Auburn Cemetery, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 26, 2024 6:32 AM – 8:55 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.44 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: BBC walk, 11 people including leaders (Larry and John)
28 species
Canada Goose 5
Mallard 9
Wild Turkey 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 5
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 17
Tufted Titmouse 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 19
American Goldfinch 1
Chipping Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Common Grackle 12
Northern Parula 1
Palm Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Northern Cardinal 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S170610965
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Upcoming Field Trips
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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
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CANCELLED Charles River Waltham
Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.
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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
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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 Club is joining with the Boston Birding Festival and Massachusetts Association of Bird Clubs to sponsor a conversation with writer Adam Nicolson, the author of Bird School: A Beginner in the Woods. This webinar is open to all. To learn the birds, the writer Adam Nicolson
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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.