Fort Hill, Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Nov 27, 2021 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Checklist Comments:    BBC/SSBC trip, Glenn d’Entremont leader, Ernie L, 6 participants
38 species
Brant (Atlantic)  15
Canada Goose  25
Mallard  4
American Black Duck  8
Bufflehead  15
Common Goldeneye  50
Mourning Dove  4
Sanderling  5
Dunlin  65
Ring-billed Gull  X
Herring Gull (American)  X
Great Black-backed Gull  X
Double-crested Cormorant  9
American Bittern  1
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)  2
Northern Harrier  2
Sharp-shinned Hawk  1
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)  1
Merlin  1
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  200
Black-capped Chickadee  6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet  1
Carolina Wren  4
European Starling  X
Northern Mockingbird  1
Eastern Bluebird  20
American Robin  70
House Sparrow  X
House Finch  10
American Goldfinch  15
White-throated Sparrow  1
Song Sparrow  4
Eastern Meadowlark  1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)  2
Northern Cardinal  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S98195149
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon), Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Nov 27, 2021 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wild Turkey  8
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)  1
American Crow  5
Black-capped Chickadee  4
Tufted Titmouse  2
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)  1
American Goldfinch  10
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S98195154
Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Nov 27, 2021 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Common Eider (Dresser’s)  10
Surf Scoter  1
White-winged Scoter  200
Black Scoter  85
Long-tailed Duck  50
Red-breasted Merganser  100
Razorbill  400
Black-legged Kittiwake  2
Red-throated Loon  30
Northern Gannet  75
Double-crested Cormorant  2
passerine sp.  1    no option for snow bunting/lapland longspur, “tew” sound head many times and no rattle (snow bunting); likely longspur
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S98195156
MacMillan Wharf, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Nov 27, 2021 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Brant (Atlantic)  2
Common Eider (Dresser’s)  25
Long-tailed Duck  5
Common Goldeneye  1
Red-breasted Merganser  5
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  X
Razorbill  5
Common Loon  1
Double-crested Cormorant  18
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S98195157

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,

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 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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