Topsfield Fairgrounds, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 23, 2017 7:20 AM – 7:35 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Led BBC walk. Very quiet here to start.
4 species
Mallard 1
Killdeer 1
Tree Swallow 2
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36664074
Crane Neck St., West Newbury, MA, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 23, 2017 9:15 AM – 10:20 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.8 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk.
24 species
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 4
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1 Fly by. The GB heron rookery appears to be abandoned.
Mourning Dove 1
Great Horned Owl 2 As we were observing a juvenile in its nest, an adult flew in and landed just above it.
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 7
Tufted Titmouse 1
American Robin 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
Pine Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Rusty Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 1
House Finch 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36664076
Pike’s Bridge Road, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 23, 2017 11:15 AM – 11:40 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
Comments: Led BBC walk. Very quiet here.
6 species
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2
American Goldfinch 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36664080
Scotland Road wet meadows, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 23, 2017 11:45 AM – 12:10 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Led BBC walk.
12 species
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Cooper’s Hawk 1
Killdeer 2
Wilson’s Snipe 2
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 2
Song Sparrow 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36664081
Topsfield Fairgrounds, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Apr 23, 2017 12:40 PM – 12:50 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Wrapping up from the BBC walk to pick up cars.
4 species
Turkey Vulture 4
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Barn Swallow 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36664083
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Brookline Bird Club 2020 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 216 species for 2020, based upon 62 reported trips. A total of 215 species were recorded
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Brookline Bird Club 2019 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 285 species for 2019, based upon 182 reported trips (out of 249 that were scheduled).
Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” Trip Report
This year marked the 20th anniversary of when Nick Samson and Eddie Giles organized the first Brookline Bird Club trip to the offshore shelf edge on a 24 hour Captain John "slowboat" marathon trip
Ida Giriunas Memorial Garden
It's hard to believe that Ida Giriunas, well known Massachusetts birder and long-time director of the Brookline Bird Club (BBC), passed away two years ago on August 20. We wanted to update friends and
2021-2022 FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS ON SALE NOW!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents of
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Brookline Bird Club 2020 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 216 species for 2020, based upon 62 reported trips. A total of 215 species were recorded
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Brookline Bird Club 2019 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 285 species for 2019, based upon 182 reported trips (out of 249 that were scheduled).
Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” Trip Report
This year marked the 20th anniversary of when Nick Samson and Eddie Giles organized the first Brookline Bird Club trip to the offshore shelf edge on a 24 hour Captain John "slowboat" marathon trip
Ida Giriunas Memorial Garden
It's hard to believe that Ida Giriunas, well known Massachusetts birder and long-time director of the Brookline Bird Club (BBC), passed away two years ago on August 20. We wanted to update friends and
2021-2022 FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS ON SALE NOW!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents of
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Brookline Bird Club 2020 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 216 species for 2020, based upon 62 reported trips. A total of 215 species were recorded
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Brookline Bird Club 2019 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 285 species for 2019, based upon 182 reported trips (out of 249 that were scheduled).
Brookline Bird Club “Extreme Pelagic” Trip Report
This year marked the 20th anniversary of when Nick Samson and Eddie Giles organized the first Brookline Bird Club trip to the offshore shelf edge on a 24 hour Captain John "slowboat" marathon trip
Ida Giriunas Memorial Garden
It's hard to believe that Ida Giriunas, well known Massachusetts birder and long-time director of the Brookline Bird Club (BBC), passed away two years ago on August 20. We wanted to update friends and
2021-2022 FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS ON SALE NOW!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents of
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
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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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Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
Marshfield - Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd, Marshfield, MA, United StatesCo-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for shorebirds during their peak in migration and passerines that are beginning their southerly migration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation
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Mt Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, 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 though there are some hills. A water bottle, water proof clothing including a hat, sunblock
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Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesCosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.