Salisbury Beach State Reservation–Black Rock Creek, Essex, Massachusetts, US
26 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose  57
Gadwall  6
Common Eider  41
Surf Scoter  2
White-winged Scoter  7
Surf/Black Scoter  1
Long-tailed Duck  1
Common Goldeneye  7
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  3
Mourning Dove  1
Herring Gull (American)  63
Common Loon  4
Bald Eagle  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
American Crow  1
Black-capped Chickadee  1
Horned Lark  37
Northern Mockingbird  5
American Goldfinch  1
Lapland Longspur  2
Snow Bunting  17
American Tree Sparrow  9
Dark-eyed Junco  3
White-throated Sparrow  1
Savannah Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S63757551
Cashman Park, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Canada Goose  30
Mallard  26
Common Goldeneye  2
Common Merganser (North American)  2
Ring-billed Gull  31
Herring Gull  17
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Red-tailed Hawk  2
Deer Island, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Canada Goose  47
Common Goldeneye  6
Common Merganser  4
Herring Gull  2
Harborside Park, Rockingham, New Hampshire, US
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Herring Gull  27
Glaucous Gull  1
Common Loon  2
Parker River NWR–North Pool Overlook, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Northern Harrier  1
American Tree Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  3

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

Bring Back Bobolinks!

Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Shorebirds at Winthrop Beach with Soheil Zendeh

    Winthrop - DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation - Sturgis St 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States

    We are happy to offer this shorebirding field trip at Winthrop Beach led by Soheil Zendeh. Shorebirding beginners welcome. We meet at the corner of Winthrop Shore Drive and Sturgis St in Winthrop. A scope will probably be useful if you have one. Definitely bring binoculars. Meeting at 9 am, timed with the tide. Soheil

  • Essex River Marsh Cruise

    Essex - Essex River Marsh Cruise 35 Dodge St, Essex, MA, United States

    This narrated cruise is scenic, relaxing, and educational. Join us for a cruise along the Essex River as we glide past islands, historic mansions, wildlife, and stunning scenery. The marsh itself is part of the Essex River estuary, which serves as the feeding ground for many species of beautiful birds and abundant wildlife. Group discount

  • An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh

    East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for large groups of herons and egrets, and shorebird rarities. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

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

    Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

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