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
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 [...]
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The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
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, [...]
Renew membership now!
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 [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
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, [...]
Renew membership now!
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 [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
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