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
Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise
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Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification!
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Sign Up for the September Overnight Pelagic!
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Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification! It will soon be time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join longtime BBC board member Glenn d'Entremont on October 9 to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds
BBC Global Big Day Count – Follow Up
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Sign Up for the September Overnight Pelagic!
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Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise
Parker River NWR Marsh Cruise This August the BBC sponsored three cruises around the marshes of Parker River NWR aboard the Yankee Clipper departing from downtown Newburyport. On the evening of Sunday the 17th we
Ellisville Harbor SP Shorebird Field Trip with Lisa Schibley
Ellisville Harbor SP Shorebird Field Trip with Lisa Schibley The weather could not have been more beautiful for our shorebird trip led by Lisa Schibley at Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth. Everyone was excited
Upcoming October 11 Big Day!
Upcoming October 11 Big Day! This May the BBC conducted its first "Big Day". Despite some terrible weather, club members recorded a total of 186 species across Massachusetts. We're sure we can beat that next
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification!
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification! It will soon be time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join longtime BBC board member Glenn d'Entremont on October 9 to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds
BBC Global Big Day Count – Follow Up
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Sign Up for the September Overnight Pelagic!
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Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Spring Migrants at Magazine Beach
Cambridge - Magazine Beach 668 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United StatesWe will search for spring migrants and residents including warblers, vireos, sparrows, orioles, flycatchers, swallows, thrushes, raptors, waterfowl, and more. Plan for walking approximately 1.5 miles on gravel paths and grassy fields. Boots recommended as some areas can be muddy. Cosponsored by Massachusetts Audubon Society. Limited parking available in parking circle here https://tinyurl.com/sc5tf3h8 with additional
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Millennium Park
Boston - Millennium Park Canoe Launch 300 Gardner Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels welcome. The trails are generally flat and easy to walk, with some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, waterproof
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA 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 leader night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
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Allens Pond Mass Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth
Dartmouth - Allens Pond - Beach Lot 1284 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United StatesWe will hike the Beach Loop and Quansett Trail. Mostly flat trails, but a mix of sandy, rocky, and muddy areas. We will look for migrants and breeders in a variety of habitats. If there is further interest we will continue to other nearby areas for any specialty species of interest.