Parker River NWR–Lot 1, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 9:17 AM – 9:32 AM
American Black Duck  9
Common Eider  3
White-winged Scoter  1
Bufflehead  2
Red-breasted Merganser  1
Horned Grebe  3
Dovekie  1
Herring Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Northern Harrier  1
Parker River NWR–Salt Pans, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 9:51 AM – 10:01 AM
Canada Goose  200
Bald Eagle  1    Adult sitting
Sandy Point State Reservation, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Greater/Lesser Scaup  1
Common Eider  23
Surf Scoter  6
White-winged Scoter  4
Black Scoter  7
Long-tailed Duck  8
Bufflehead  4
Common Goldeneye  3
Red-breasted Merganser  2
Sanderling  50
Razorbill  3
Herring Gull (American)  7
Common Loon  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64333847
Parker River NWR–Pines Trail, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 12:15 PM – 12:35 PM
Northern Harrier  1
Snowy Owl  1
Peregrine Falcon  1
Parker River NWR–North Pool Overlook, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Rough-legged Hawk  1    Distant scope view, perched on a small tree, at one point it preened extensively and showed me the broad white retrices with a black terminal band.
Salisbury Beach State Reservation–Black Rock Creek, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 9, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Checklist Comments:    One harp seal, hauled out on the boat ramp. Sleeping mostly, but occasionally stretching flippetscto cool down in the 28F heat. Photos of the harp seal in the Great Cormoraant spot.
Brant  3
Canada Goose  27
American Black Duck  21
Common Eider  73
Surf Scoter  2
White-winged Scoter  5
Long-tailed Duck  5
Bufflehead  4
Common Goldeneye  7
Red-breasted Merganser  3
Horned Grebe  2
Ring-billed Gull  53
Herring Gull  37
Great Black-backed Gull  2
Common Loon  2
Great Cormorant  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S64333852

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

  • South Shore Century Run

    Hingham - Wompatuck State Park - Main entrance 215 Union St, Hingham, MA, United States

    Meet at 6:00 am at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun. Note: This trip will likely go to The Trustees of Reservation Property at World’s End. Contact leader for

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery

    Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States
  • Parker River NWR on Bike

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity

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

    Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile on flat, easy terrain, for migrating or resident songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and marsh birds at this birding hotspot and state park. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks and mosquitoes. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with

  • Brook Farm Historic Site (rescheduled from May 3)

    Boston - Brook Farm Historic Site 670 Baker St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join 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 will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk, though there are some rough patches. A water

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