Topsfield Fairgrounds, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 7:25 AM – 7:40 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Led BBC North Shore Ramble. Overcast, 46 degrees.
4 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 2
Killdeer 2
Tree Swallow 1
Bald Hill Reservation–Crooked Pond, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 7:50 AM – 8:50 AM
15 species (+1 other taxa)
gull sp. 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Blue-headed Vireo 2 Well heard, one seen.
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 Seen and heard.
American Robin 1
American Goldfinch 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 Singing loudly about 100 yards in on the left.
Pine Warbler 2 Well seen and heard.
Wet Meadows Viewing Platform, Scotland Rd, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
10 species
Canada Goose 9
Mallard 4
Killdeer 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 12
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 9
Barn Swallow 4
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 7
Cherry Hill Reservoir, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 9:38 AM – 10:10 AM
13 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 1
Bufflehead 2
Ruddy Duck 4
Mourning Dove 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Common Raven 2
Tree Swallow 25
Barn Swallow 2
Tufted Titmouse 1
American Robin 3
Red-winged Blackbird 7
Common Grackle 5
Crane Pond WMA–Ash St. Swamp, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
10 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 3
Wood Duck 3
Green-winged Teal 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
hawk sp. 1 Possible Red-shouldered hawk. Just didn’t see it long enough.
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 7
Pike’s Bridge Road, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 27, 2019 10:52 AM – 11:25 AM
6 species
Canada Goose 1
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program Join us on summer daytime pelagic trips and marsh cruises this summer. Note that these popular trips regularly sell out. Once sold out we will keep a waitlist
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News On July 30 and 31st the BBC was on WHDH Channel 7 News! WHDH Channel 7 News aired a story promoting birding and starring BBC board members John Edmondson,
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
BBC Field Records Project
BBC Field Records Project For many years, the club engaged in a project to import our historic field card data into eBird. Our archive of about 10,000 cards dating back to 1926 might be unique
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region During early June two groups of BBC birders traveled around the Errol, NH area in search of nesting neotropical migrants, boreal species and whatever else we could find
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program Join us on summer daytime pelagic trips and marsh cruises this summer. Note that these popular trips regularly sell out. Once sold out we will keep a waitlist
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News On July 30 and 31st the BBC was on WHDH Channel 7 News! WHDH Channel 7 News aired a story promoting birding and starring BBC board members John Edmondson,
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
BBC Field Records Project
BBC Field Records Project For many years, the club engaged in a project to import our historic field card data into eBird. Our archive of about 10,000 cards dating back to 1926 might be unique
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region During early June two groups of BBC birders traveled around the Errol, NH area in search of nesting neotropical migrants, boreal species and whatever else we could find
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program
2026 Daytime Pelagic and Marsh Cruise Program Join us on summer daytime pelagic trips and marsh cruises this summer. Note that these popular trips regularly sell out. Once sold out we will keep a waitlist
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News
BBC on WHDH Channel 7 News On July 30 and 31st the BBC was on WHDH Channel 7 News! WHDH Channel 7 News aired a story promoting birding and starring BBC board members John Edmondson,
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
BBC Field Records Project
BBC Field Records Project For many years, the club engaged in a project to import our historic field card data into eBird. Our archive of about 10,000 cards dating back to 1926 might be unique
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region
Trip to New Hampshire Lake Umbagog Region During early June two groups of BBC birders traveled around the Errol, NH area in search of nesting neotropical migrants, boreal species and whatever else we could find
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Hydrographer Canyon Overnight Pelagic (Trip #2)
Hyannis - Pelagic - Helen H 137 Pleasant St, Hyannis, MA, United StatesJoin the BBC on the Helen H out of Hyannis, MA to search for pelagic birds on an overnight trip to the Hydrographer Canyon area. For more information, fee, and registration info see: https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/bbc-news/hydrographer-canyon-overnight-pelagics-registration/
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Half-Day Seabirding and Whale Watching
Plymouth - Captain John's Whale Watching Tour Company 10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, 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=330 Registration opens June 19. Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird club. The parking for multiple hours that you need is not near the town wharf. Allow extra time to find
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Nighthawk Watch at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
Harvard - Oxbow NWR Tank Rd, Harvard, MA, United StatesJoin us for a pleasant evening of watching nighthawk migration along the Nashua River valley. Bring a lawn chair or a camp stool. Rain date: Sunday August 30.
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)
Winthrop - Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park Banks Street, Winthrop, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk. A water bottle, water proof clothing including a hat, sunblock &
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Plum Island
Newburyport - Courthouse 188 State Street, Newburyport, MA, United StatesBeginners and those with limited mobility welcome. There is an entrance fee for Parker River NWR.