Plumbush Marshes, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Aug 31, 2024 9:11 AM – 11:31 AM
Protocol: Traveling
15.413 mile(s)
36 species
Mute Swan 2
Mallard 4
American Black Duck 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Semipalmated Plover 6
Short-billed Dowitcher 4
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 14
Willet 1
Greater Yellowlegs 53
Least Sandpiper 8
Semipalmated Sandpiper 34
Bonaparte’s Gull 35
Laughing Gull 1
Herring Gull (American) 15
Great Black-backed Gull 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 2
Common Tern 51
Double-crested Cormorant 175
Snowy Egret 3
Great Egret 28
Great Blue Heron 4
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 9
Northern Harrier 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Peregrine Falcon 2
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 200
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 11
European Starling 225
Seaside Sparrow 2
Eastern Meadowlark 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S194406148
Roberts on Raptors
Roberts on Raptors Many of you know Paul Roberts and have benefited from his wisdom and advice about raptors. For many years Paul has published his thoughts and stories about hawks in general and the
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report This news story is from the eBird trip report filed for the the BBC's overnight pelagic aboard the Helen H out of Hyannis to the edge of the continental
BBC Record of Bachman’s Warbler Sighting
BBC Record of Bachman's Warbler Sighting Club Statistician David Scott recently added a new record to the club's life list stemming from a 1961 week long club trip to Bulls Island, SC. We learned about
Bring Back Bobolinks!
Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we
10/23 Fall Meeting with Speaker Scott Weidensaul
10/23 Fall Meeting and Lecture - All Welcome Please join us on October 23 for our in person Fall Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:30 with
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
Roberts on Raptors
Roberts on Raptors Many of you know Paul Roberts and have benefited from his wisdom and advice about raptors. For many years Paul has published his thoughts and stories about hawks in general and the
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report This news story is from the eBird trip report filed for the the BBC's overnight pelagic aboard the Helen H out of Hyannis to the edge of the continental
BBC Record of Bachman’s Warbler Sighting
BBC Record of Bachman's Warbler Sighting Club Statistician David Scott recently added a new record to the club's life list stemming from a 1961 week long club trip to Bulls Island, SC. We learned about
Bring Back Bobolinks!
Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we
10/23 Fall Meeting with Speaker Scott Weidensaul
10/23 Fall Meeting and Lecture - All Welcome Please join us on October 23 for our in person Fall Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:30 with
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
Roberts on Raptors
Roberts on Raptors Many of you know Paul Roberts and have benefited from his wisdom and advice about raptors. For many years Paul has published his thoughts and stories about hawks in general and the
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report
BBC August 24-25 Overnight Pelagic Report This news story is from the eBird trip report filed for the the BBC's overnight pelagic aboard the Helen H out of Hyannis to the edge of the continental
BBC Record of Bachman’s Warbler Sighting
BBC Record of Bachman's Warbler Sighting Club Statistician David Scott recently added a new record to the club's life list stemming from a 1961 week long club trip to Bulls Island, SC. We learned about
Bring Back Bobolinks!
Bring Back Bobolinks! This year the BBC is introducing new Endangered Species Program. Each year we plan to focus on a single bird species facing serious threats in Massachusetts and elsewhere. With this effort we
10/23 Fall Meeting with Speaker Scott Weidensaul
10/23 Fall Meeting and Lecture - All Welcome Please join us on October 23 for our in person Fall Meeting. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:30. The program starts at 7:30 with
September 22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording
9/22 Webinar: Introduction to Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording On September 22 at 7PM please join us to learn about Nocturnal Flight Call (NFC) Recording. Most birders experience migration through the birds that arrive, depart,
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Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
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Great Meadows NWR, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesWe will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
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Charles River Esplanade
Boston - Charles River Esplanade MA, United StatesWe will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of fall migrants as well as year round residents. Cosponsored with the Charles River Esplanade Association. Loaner binoculars available (request in advance). Preregister on the Esplanade Association’s website:
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Delaney WMA, Stow NEW DATE and TIME
Stow - Delaney WMA Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, United StatesWe will spend the morning walking 3-4 miles through fields, forests and wetlands looking for post-nesting birds and early migrants. No restrooms are available. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Be prepared for poison ivy. Rain cancels.
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Family Bird Walk, Condon Shell, Medford
Medford - Condon Shell Parking 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA, United StatesSponsored by the Medford Public Library. Join local birder Leslie Kramer of Brookline Bird Club for a family-friendly bird watching walk along the river! Our group will meet at the Condon Shell parking lot and follow the path along the river, which is ADA-accessible and stroller friendly. Note: Attendance is free but registration is required