Maine, Jim Pond, King & Bartlett Road, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
7.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Marymargret H, 14 participants
39 species
Broad-winged Hawk 3
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 4
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 2
Alder Flycatcher 2
Least Flycatcher 2
Blue-headed Vireo 6
Red-eyed Vireo 28
Gray Jay 3
Blue Jay 9
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 12
Red-breasted Nuthatch 9
Brown Creeper 3
Winter Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 6
Veery 4
Swainson’s Thrush 9
Hermit Thrush 6
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 2
Ovenbird 14
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 8
Common Yellowthroat 10
American Redstart 6
Northern Parula 13
Magnolia Warbler 14
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 8
White-throated Sparrow 17
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2
Purple Finch 2
American Goldfinch 3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291818
ang Township, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.75 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Marymargret H, 14 participants
19 species
Turkey Vulture 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Least Flycatcher 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Common Raven 1
Veery 1
American Robin 2
Ovenbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 5
American Redstart 2
Northern Parula 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 2
Purple Finch 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291819
Maine, Township D, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Marymargret H, 14 participants
15 species
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Swainson’s Thrush 4
Cedar Waxwing 2
Nashville Warbler 1
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 3
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 7
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291822
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Dallas Plantation, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018
Protocol: Historical
0.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Marymargret H, 14 participants
1 species
Common Merganser 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291814
Rangeley, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018
Protocol: Historical
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Kathy R, Marymargret H
3 species
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Chimney Swift 2
European Starling X
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291816
Rangeley Plantation, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 29, 2018
Protocol: Historical
0.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Rob F, Marymargret H, 14 participants
3 species
Bald Eagle 1 at nest
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47291817
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Barretts Mill Farmland
Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United StatesThis is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.
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Hellcat at Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United StatesDuring the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.
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Arlington Reservoir
Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesIn the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]
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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 fall migrants and resident birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.
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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
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