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

2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

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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2024 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

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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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 Year in Review!

Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024.  Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state.  We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8

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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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

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