Perkins Park, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Aug 22, 2016 4:50 PM – 5:15 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: BBC walk. After meeting at the train station we went to Perkins Park as the tide was too high in the Harbor. Good choice! Quite the Night-heron show.
14 species
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 5
Green Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 9 Minimum count. Probably more out of sight.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron 7 Continuing birds at this location. Amazing number of these birds. We had 5 together in a snag over the water, all immature. Probably undercounted
Osprey 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Ring-billed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Tree Swallow 3
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Parker River NWR–Stage Island Pool, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Aug 22, 2016 5:45 PM – 6:05 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: BBC trip. Under the gun a little time-wise as the Rufge was closing at 7:30 from Hellcat north for a Bat trapping project. Very windy, steady 20+ mph winds out of the NNW. Not a lot of shorebirds around. The Forster’s terns were the highlight as they were actively feeding right in front of us. They would fly slowly into the wind feeding and then zoom south with the wind, and repeat.
16 species (+2 other taxa)
Canada Goose 11
Mallard 7
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 6
Snowy Egret 18
Semipalmated Plover 17
Killdeer 2
White-rumped Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 45
peep sp. 4
Short-billed Dowitcher 7
Greater Yellowlegs 27
Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs 3
Least Tern 1
Forster’s Tern 3
Tree Swallow 200 No big swarms about while we were there.
Northern Mockingbird 2
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Parker River NWR–Hellcat Dike, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Aug 22, 2016 6:20 AM – 7:15 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: BBC trip. Under the gun a little time-wise as the Rufge was closing at 7:30 from Hellcat north for a Bat trapping project. Very windy, steady 20+ mph winds out of the NNW. The number of shorebirds was down. We watched the Hudsonian godwit take flight with a group of 15 birds, all headed SSW.
17 species (+2 other taxa)
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Immature in NP.
Osprey 1
Northern Harrier 2 Actively hunting just east of BFP. Sometimes very close.
Black-bellied Plover 11
Semipalmated Plover 135
Killdeer 2
Hudsonian Godwit 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 65
peep sp. 40
Short-billed Dowitcher 12
Greater Yellowlegs 17
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
shorebird sp. 5
Herring Gull 2
Tree Swallow X There were some about, but we saw no big swarms.
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/
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Upcoming October 11 Big Day! This May the BBC conducted its first "Big Day". Despite some terrible weather, club members recorded a total of 186 species across Massachusetts. We're sure we can beat that next
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification!
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification! It will soon be time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join longtime BBC board member Glenn d'Entremont on October 9 to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds
BBC Global Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Global Big Day Count Follow Up On May 10 the BBC sponsored a club-wide Global Big Day Count. While the weather was tough that day with off and on rain, raw wind, and cool
Sign Up for the September Overnight Pelagic!
Overnight Pelagic Trip from Hyannis, MA to Hydrographer Canyon area Our new September 2025 pelagic trip is now open for registration! Our August trips were canceled by Hurricane Erin and so we are giving it
Kids Walk at Great Meadows in Concord
Kids Walk at Great Meadows in Concord Trip leader Kathy Dia and special guest Dr. Bryan Windmiller, from Zoo New England, led a bird and turtle walk at the Great Meadows NWR impoundments in Concord.
And the Winner Is…
And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Kate McHugh, who has won the Migration Madness Membership Drive! Kate will receive their choice of a pair of binoculars or two tickets for one of our summer water
Upcoming October 11 Big Day!
Upcoming October 11 Big Day! This May the BBC conducted its first "Big Day". Despite some terrible weather, club members recorded a total of 186 species across Massachusetts. We're sure we can beat that next
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification!
Member Only Webinar October 9: Sparrow Identification! It will soon be time for the southbound migration of sparrows! Join longtime BBC board member Glenn d'Entremont on October 9 to learn field marks, shapes, and sounds
BBC Global Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Global Big Day Count Follow Up On May 10 the BBC sponsored a club-wide Global Big Day Count. While the weather was tough that day with off and on rain, raw wind, and cool
Sign Up for the September Overnight Pelagic!
Overnight Pelagic Trip from Hyannis, MA to Hydrographer Canyon area Our new September 2025 pelagic trip is now open for registration! Our August trips were canceled by Hurricane Erin and so we are giving it
Kids Walk at Great Meadows in Concord
Kids Walk at Great Meadows in Concord Trip leader Kathy Dia and special guest Dr. Bryan Windmiller, from Zoo New England, led a bird and turtle walk at the Great Meadows NWR impoundments in Concord.
And the Winner Is…
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Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United StatesWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.
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Early Birders @ Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
Boston - Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway 88 Wharf Street, Milton, MA, United StatesJoin fellow birders in their 20s-30s for a leisurely bird walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path! Starting at the Milton boat launch to check for nearby birds, we will walk approximately a mile or so towards Dorchester and back along the bike path in search for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and gulls. Whether you’re
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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
Rockport - Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA, United StatesA two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with the leader night before trip.
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Castle Island & Pleasure Bay
South Boston - Castle Island Parking Lot, 2080 Day Blvd. 2080 Day Blvd., Boston, MA, United StatesJoin 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. Dress warmly and be prepared for snow/ice, cold, and wind. Expect to walk approximately 2 miles on paved/level paths. Boots & Yak Traks or similar antiskid footwear recommended
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Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United StatesWe will search for wintering seabirds, alcids, and Iceland Gulls. Be prepared for cold and wind and dress very warmly. Depending on conditions, we will walk up to 2.6 miles on paved paths. Port-a-potties available midway. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Bad weather or poor walking conditions may cancel - email trip leader if you are