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
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
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Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
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