Parker River NWR, Essex, Massachusetts, US
13-Sep-2022 07:05 – 11:00
Protocol: Traveling
6.5 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    Humid, 67 degrees to start, very foggy.!  Affected the viewing conditions all morning.  Low tide at 8:15am.
36 species (+3 other taxa)
Canada Goose  2
duck sp.  16    Out in the fog at BFP.
Mourning Dove  4
American Avocet  1    Continuing bird at Stage Island pool.
Semipalmated Plover  6
Killdeer  1
Sanderling  18    Parking lot 7 beach.
Semipalmated Sandpiper  4
Long-billed Dowitcher  2
Spotted Sandpiper  1
Greater Yellowlegs  7
shorebird sp.  30    Foggy images.
Herring Gull  5
Great Black-backed Gull  1
Double-crested Cormorant  15
Great Egret  6
Snowy Egret  1
Belted Kingfisher  1
Northern Flicker  3    Roadside.
Merlin  1    Only seen by a few, roadside.
Eastern Wood-Pewee  1
Blue Jay  3
Tufted Titmouse  1
Tree Swallow  75
White-breasted Nuthatch  1
Marsh Wren  1
European Starling  20
Gray Catbird  8
Northern Mockingbird  1
American Robin  30
Savannah Sparrow  2
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)  5
Eastern Towhee  4
Red-winged Blackbird  4
Common Yellowthroat  2
American Redstart  1
Northern Parula  1
Yellow Warbler  1    Swan by only a few.
warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.)  3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S118759347

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • RESCHEDULED: Newburyport and Vicinity

    The winter is often a good time for hawks, owls and waterfowl. We may visit Salisbury Beach, Parker River, areas along the Merrimac River, or other locations depending on recent sightings. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River

  • CANCELLED Charles River Waltham

    Sorry, cancelled. Walking conditions on the riverside paths are not good enough for this walk to occur.

  • Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)

    Join us to observe resident birds and winter migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk. Dress well for the conditions including the wind. If there is

  • Midweek Hunt for Alcids and Seabirds

    Join us for a midweek hunt for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If bad weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.

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