Kennebunk Plains, York, Maine, US
Jun 27, 2018 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Eddie G, Kathy R, Rob F
28 species
Great Blue Heron (Blue form) 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Upland Sandpiper 3
Mourning Dove 6
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Eastern Kingbird 4
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Tree Swallow 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 5
Northern Mockingbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 11
Ovenbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 4
Grasshopper Sparrow 7
Chipping Sparrow 8
Field Sparrow 5
Vesper Sparrow 3
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah) 3
Eastern Towhee 11
Eastern Meadowlark (Eastern) 3
Purple Finch (Eastern) 2
American Goldfinch 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47277782
Belgrade, Maine, Messalonskee Lake, Kennebec, Maine, US
Jun 27, 2018 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Eddie G, Kathy R, Rob F
20 species
Wood Duck 2
Common Loon 2 ad w/ 2 young
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Sandhill Crane 3 2 ad, 1 colt
Black Tern 12
Least Flycatcher 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Warbling Vireo 1
Purple Martin 13
Barn Swallow 7
American Robin 3
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah) 1
Song Sparrow 2
Swamp Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 10
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47277787
Kennebago River–Boy Scout Road, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 27, 2018 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Paul I, Kathy R, Rob F
21 species
Osprey 1
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Veery 3
Swainson’s Thrush 1
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 5
Ovenbird 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Northern Parula 2
Blackburnian Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
White-throated Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 3
Common Grackle 1
Purple Finch 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47277785
Rangeley, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 27, 2018
Protocol: Incidental
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, 13 participants
2 species
Mallard 10
Herring Gull (American) X
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47277779
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The Hellcat Trail at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public access effective Monday, December 23, 2019 in order to facilitate replacement of the entire boardwalk system that supports the trail. The [...]
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2020 Young Birder Scholarships Announcement
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The Hellcat Trail at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all public access effective Monday, December 23, 2019 in order to facilitate replacement of the entire boardwalk system that supports the trail. The [...]
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seen above: Stage Fort Park by Fitz Henry Lane Dovekie at Gloucester Harbor by Phil Brown About once a week, from November into March, the BBC offers field trips to Gloucester and/or [...]
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The Brookline Bird Club is looking for a new Membership Secretary for April 2020 to replace our current secretary, Judy Hepburn, who is standing down at the end of her term. Judy has done [...]
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Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesExplore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature Center.
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Fenway Victory Gardens
Boston - Fenway Victory Gardens 11 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United StatesCome for a leisurely walk around the Fenway Victory Gardens, where we hope to spot Woodpeckers, Sparrows, Warblers, and more. Beginners welcome! Meet at the flagpole inside the garden (near the intersection of Boylston St and Park Dr). If you have any concerns, feel free to contact the trip leader. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NduyHYuMs7QhDEgZ6 Metered parking is very [...]
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Westborough WMA in Two Parts
Northborough - Watson Park, Bartlett Pond 35A Lyman St, Northborough, MA, United StatesPart 1: 7:30 – 10:15 am / Part 2: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. We will hike at a slow pace through mild to moderate trails in search of sparrows and other migrants. For the first part we will hike the Eastern trails between Lake Chauncy and Little Chauncy(about 3 miles). Then we will again [...]
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesBeginners 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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West Roxbury High School Marsh and Millennium Park
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