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Nahant–Heritage Trail & Lowlands Park, Essex, Massachusetts, US
22-Apr-2023 07:03 – 08:25
Protocol: Traveling
0.85 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    A Brookline Bird Club bird walk led by Shilo McDonald. ~40 ºF. Invasive plant species pointed out along the way: 1. Japanese Knotweed 2. Garlic Mustard 3. Oriental Bittersweet 4. Multiflora Rose 5. Common Buckthorn
28 species
Mallard  2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  2
Mourning Dove  7
Killdeer  2    Flying in the air above the parking lot and baseball field. Vocalizing.
Wilson’s Snipe  1    In the Stump Dump. Spotted by Mary Margaret.
Herring Gull  9    Flybys.
Double-crested Cormorant  2    Flying by.
Great Egret  1    Flying by.
Osprey  1    Flying by.
Red-tailed Hawk  2    One was seen carrying a young Common Grackle.
Red-bellied Woodpecker  1
Downy Woodpecker  2
American Crow  1
Common Raven  1    Seen and heard. Croaking.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher  1    Adult male. Spotted by Michelle.
Carolina Wren  4
European Starling  20
Northern Mockingbird  1    Singing.
American Robin  8
American Goldfinch  4
White-throated Sparrow  4
Song Sparrow  3
Swamp Sparrow  1    Possibly two. Heard only. A reedy trill coming from within the reeds.
Red-winged Blackbird  16
Brown-headed Cowbird  2
Common Grackle  12
Northern Cardinal  6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S134635695
Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Essex, Massachusetts, US
Checklist Comments:    A Brookline Bird Walk led by Shilo McDonald. ~40 ºF. Native species pointed out: 1. Serviceberry / Shadbush 2. Black Oak. Non-native species pointed out: 1. English Ivy 2. European Chestnut.
24 species (+1 other taxa)
Mallard  4
Mourning Dove  2
Herring Gull  2    Flying by,
Double-crested Cormorant  1    Flying by.
Accipiter sp.  1    Small accipiter flying just beyond the northern edge of the thicket. Possible Sharp-shinned Hawk. The view was fleeting.
Downy Woodpecker  1
Northern Flicker  1    Heard only. Keek series.
American Crow  2
Black-capped Chickadee  2    Singing. “Feed me.”
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  2
Carolina Wren  2
Brown Thrasher  1    Found by Mary Margaret. Photos attached.
Northern Mockingbird  1    Providing a performance of a life time. Song bits included Belted Kingfisher, Killdeer, White Breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Phoebe and Greater Yellowlegs.
American Robin  3
House Sparrow  4    Chirping from a nearby yard with feeders.
House Finch  2
American Goldfinch  4
White-throated Sparrow  3
Song Sparrow  2
Swamp Sparrow  1    Seen alongside the muddy ravine on the personal property area allowed for birding.
Eastern Towhee  2    Male female pair foraging on the ground alongside the boardwalk.
Red-winged Blackbird  3
Brown-headed Cowbird  6    Males displaying for the females.
Common Grackle  6
Northern Cardinal  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S134635697
Nahant–East Point Headland, Essex, Massachusetts, US
22-Apr-2023 09:39 – 10:26
Protocol: Traveling
0.883 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    A Brookline Bird Club bird walk led by Shilo McDonald. ~40 ºF, but extra chilly in the wind. Highlights include Common Raven, Fish Crow, a raft of scoters and Common Loons in breeding plumage!
27 species
Common Eider  25    Estimate.
Surf Scoter  18
White-winged Scoter  5
Black Scoter  100    Estimate.
Long-tailed Duck  8    Flying together.
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Purple Sandpiper  16    Flying all together.
Herring Gull  75    Estimate. Most of these were out on Egg Rock.
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Common Loon  3    In breeding plumage.
Northern Gannet  3    Flying and diving along the horizon.
Double-crested Cormorant  50    Conservative estimate. Most of these were out on Egg Rock.
American Crow  4
Fish Crow  1    Nasally sounding “uh oh.”
Common Raven  1    Gliding over the grass field of Lodge Park.
Tree Swallow  1    Heard only. While standing near one of the nesting boxes. Could not locate the bird.
Carolina Wren  1    Singing.
European Starling  1
American Robin  4
House Sparrow  6    Chirping.
American Goldfinch  2
White-throated Sparrow  2    Singing.
Song Sparrow  2    Singing.
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Brown-headed Cowbird  1
Common Grackle  4
Northern Cardinal  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S135017770

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

And the Winner Is…

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water

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  • Revere Beach Pop-up trip for Gulls (Gullapalooza)

    Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United States

    We are adding a trip to Revere Beach where a lot of gulls are present due to winter storms throwing up or exposing clams on the beach for them to eat. Large number of gulls including possibly rare gulls are there. We'll do our best to sort through the gulls for rare ones and to

  • Cape Ann

    Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    We will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

  • Early Birders @ Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway

    Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United States

    Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s for a leisurely bird walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path! Starting at the Milton boat launch to check for nearby birds, we will walk approximately a mile or so towards Dorchester and back along the bike path in search for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and gulls. Whether you’re

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

    Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

    A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with the leader night before trip.

  • Castle Island & Pleasure Bay

    South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United States

    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. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended

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