Wachusett Reservoir–North Dike, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
May 26, 2024 6:30 AM – 9:47 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.5 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: gate 36 to gate 40. Probably left some species off the list. Some species are likely undercounts, perhaps drastic undercounts in some cases.
44 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 25
Mallard 4
Wild Turkey 5
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 6
Spotted Sandpiper 2
gull sp. 1
Common Loon 6 This was the high count from one scan. Probably more.
Double-crested Cormorant 5
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 2
American Kestrel 0
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Eastern Kingbird 8
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Warbling Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 1
crow sp. 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Tree Swallow 20
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
House Wren 1
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 12
Northern Mockingbird 6
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 12
American Goldfinch 2
Chipping Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow 15
Song Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 1
Bobolink 2
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 4
Red-winged Blackbird 50
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Common Grackle 10
Ovenbird 4
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 1
Pine Warbler 6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S180199794
DCR Kristoff Farm, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
May 26, 2024 10:14 AM – 10:50 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.2 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: birded from road from parking area to a bit past the creek. may have missed recording a few species
23 species
Mourning Dove 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Willow Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Black-capped Chickadee 2
House Wren 2
European Starling 12
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
American Robin 1
Cedar Waxwing 4
Baltimore Oriole 4
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Blue-winged Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S180199816
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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