Cashman Park, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 8:09 AM – 8:17 AM
Protocol: Stationary
15 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 2
Gadwall 2
Mallard 30
American Black Duck 4
Bufflehead 8
Common Goldeneye 15
Red-breasted Merganser 4
Ring-billed Gull 30
American Herring Gull 5
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
House Sparrow 10
House Finch 1
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332226
Parker River NWR, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 8:41 AM – 10:33 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.767 mile(s)
22 species
Canada Goose 39
Mallard 2
American Black Duck 50
White-winged Scoter 4
Black Scoter 10
Mourning Dove 2
American Herring Gull 10
Horned Grebe 1
Northern Harrier 2
Bald Eagle 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 6
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
American Robin 3
House Finch 2
American Tree Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 5
White-throated Sparrow 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Northern Cardinal 3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332254
Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:59 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.432 mile(s)
26 species
Canada Goose 300
Gadwall 15
American Black Duck 20
Greater Scaup 50
Common Eider 75
White-winged Scoter 45
Long-tailed Duck 2
Bufflehead 4
Common Goldeneye 1
Red-breasted Merganser 5
Mourning Dove 3
Ring-billed Gull 100
American Herring Gull 50
Horned Grebe 3
Common Loon 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Northern Harrier 3
Bald Eagle 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Crow 6
Common Raven 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
House Sparrow 2
House Finch 2
American Tree Sparrow 8
Song Sparrow 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332245
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Half-Day Seabirding and Whale Watching, 7-Seas, Gloucester
Gloucester - 7 Seas Whale Watch 63 Rogers Street, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester, MA, United StatesThe BBC has reserved a limited block of discounted group tickets on these public tours. These tours are open to all. Register online at https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=329 Registration opens June 19. Additional info at the company site: https://www.7seaswhalewatch.com/ For registration, use our site. If you have registration problems, contact us at fieldtrips@brooklinebirdclub.org.
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. In July, At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations—we’ll search for osprey, flocks of egrets, piping plover, migrating shorebirds, meadow and grassland nesting birds. Participants are responsible for their own transportation
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CANCELLED – Birding Sketch Crawl – Summer Series – CANCELLED
Leader's ChoiceCancelled due to scheduling conflict.
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Birch Hill WMA
Royalston - Birch Hill WMA Royalston, MA, United StatesIncludes three to five miles of walking relatively flat terrain. Might include some bushwacking. Driving on hard packed dirt roads. Co-sponsored with the Athol Bird & Nature Club.
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Chance of seeing nesting Green Herons. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.