Putnamville Reservoir, Essex, Massachusetts, US
21-Nov-2023 07:57 – 08:37
Protocol: Traveling
0.07 mile(s)
26 species
Canada Goose  64
Mute Swan  3
Gadwall  2
Mallard  X    180ish
American Black Duck  3
Northern Pintail  6
Green-winged Teal  6
Lesser Scaup  3
Bufflehead  7
Hooded Merganser  32
Common Merganser  3
Ruddy Duck  31
Mourning Dove  3
American Coot  32
Semipalmated Plover  4    Pics,
Greater Yellowlegs  2
Ring-billed Gull  2
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Downy Woodpecker  1
Blue Jay  3
American Crow  1
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Tufted Titmouse  1
Golden-crowned Kinglet  1
White-breasted Nuthatch  2
Carolina Wren  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154997296
Cherry Hill Reservoir, Essex, Massachusetts, US
21-Nov-2023 09:20 – 09:59
Protocol: Traveling
0.7 mile(s)
17 species
Mallard  X
Green-winged Teal  8
Greater Scaup  2
Lesser Scaup  6
Bufflehead  7
Hooded Merganser  22
Common Merganser  16
Ruddy Duck  34
Ring-billed Gull  2
Double-crested Cormorant  1
Great Blue Heron  2
Belted Kingfisher  1
American Crow  2
Common Raven  2
Northern Mockingbird  1
Song Sparrow  1
Red-winged Blackbird  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154997298
Parker River NWR, Essex, Massachusetts, US
21-Nov-2023 10:21 – 12:10
Protocol: Traveling
9.15 mile(s)
31 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose  8
Mute Swan  4
Northern Shoveler  7
American Wigeon  2
Mallard  2
American Black Duck  128
Northern Pintail  5
Green-winged Teal  13
Greater Scaup  2
Lesser Scaup  2
Common Eider  3
White-winged Scoter  20
Black Scoter  63
Long-tailed Duck  2
Red-breasted Merganser  4
Horned Grebe  4
Red-necked Grebe  2
Mourning Dove  2
Black-bellied Plover  1
alcid sp.  1
Ring-billed Gull  3
Herring Gull  7
Great Black-backed Gull  4
Red-throated Loon  21
Common Loon  1
Northern Gannet  12
Great Blue Heron  1
Northern Harrier  2
Bald Eagle  1
European Starling  300
White-throated Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154997300

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

  • Shorebirds at Winthrop Beach with Soheil Zendeh

    Winthrop - DCR Winthrop Beach Reservation - Sturgis St 59 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA, United States

    We are happy to offer this shorebirding field trip at Winthrop Beach led by Soheil Zendeh. Shorebirding beginners welcome. We meet at the corner of Winthrop Shore Drive and Sturgis St in Winthrop. A scope will probably be useful if you have one. Definitely bring binoculars. Meeting at 9 am, timed with the tide. Soheil

  • Essex River Marsh Cruise

    Essex - Essex River Marsh Cruise 35 Dodge St, Essex, MA, United States

    This narrated cruise is scenic, relaxing, and educational. Join us for a cruise along the Essex River as we glide past islands, historic mansions, wildlife, and stunning scenery. The marsh itself is part of the Essex River estuary, which serves as the feeding ground for many species of beautiful birds and abundant wildlife. Group discount

  • An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh

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

    Join 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 large groups of herons and egrets, and shorebird rarities. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or

  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

    Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United States

    Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by DCR.

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