Pine Hill Rd. Grasslands, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
Jul 6, 2017 6:30 PM – 9:35 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.7 mile(s)
Comments: Brookline Bird Club trip – Conservation series – This trip searched for state-listed birds in order to submit observation reports to MA Fisheries and Wildlife
species prior to start of trip not listed below: Common Raven & Song Sparrow
26 species (+2 other taxa)
Northern Bobwhite 2 apparently released birds as Bobwhites no longer naturally occur in this area
female seen in flight; “bob-white” call heard many times, so assuming that at least 1 male was also present
Great Blue Heron 2 several fly-overs; never more than 1 at a time
Killdeer 2
Mourning Dove 12
Eastern Whip-poor-will 3 based on max # heard calling nearly simultaneously
Chimney Swift 1
American Kestrel 2 likely more
Blue Jay 2
Barn Swallow 4
swallow sp. 3
Veery 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 8
Gray Catbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 7
Common Yellowthroat 1
Prairie Warbler 3
Grasshopper Sparrow 2
Chipping Sparrow 20
Field Sparrow 6
Vesper Sparrow 4 likely more
Eastern Towhee 6
Scarlet Tanager 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Common Grackle 4
American Goldfinch 1
passerine sp. 5
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38582460
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