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

Nuttall Club special event with Peter Kaestner

Peter Kaestner in his Search for 10,000 Species of Birds in the World - A Special Event Sponsored by the Nuttall Ornithological Club Peter Kaestner after seeing his 10,000th world bird species in the Philippines. [...]

Nuttall Club special event with Peter Kaestner

Peter Kaestner in his Search for 10,000 Species of Birds in the World - A Special Event Sponsored by the Nuttall Ornithological Club Peter Kaestner after seeing his 10,000th world bird species in the Philippines. [...]

Nuttall Club special event with Peter Kaestner

Peter Kaestner in his Search for 10,000 Species of Birds in the World - A Special Event Sponsored by the Nuttall Ornithological Club Peter Kaestner after seeing his 10,000th world bird species in the Philippines. [...]

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    Led by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. [ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations [...]

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    Join us on our annual New Year’s Day birding trip! We may also venture on to Cape Ann. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

  • 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 snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. [ADAlogo]ADA/Reasonable Accommodations [...]

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