Race Point Beach, Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Jan 1, 2025 7:01 AM – 8:55 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.251 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club RPB trip
Trip leader Ray Bedard joined by Lisa Goodwin and Adam Jost.
47degrees and rainy to start with pretty dense fog.
The fog gave way just a little bit as the rain ended.
Good variety but not the numbers expected had it been a clear day.
23 species (+3 other taxa)
Common Eider (Dresser’s) 34
Surf Scoter 3
White-winged Scoter 9
Long-tailed Duck 5
Red-breasted Merganser 7
duck sp. 40 Many passing too far out in the fog
Sanderling 4
Dunlin 65
Black Guillemot 1
Razorbill 6
Dovekie 3
Common Murre 8
large alcid sp. 8
Black-legged Kittiwake 1
Ring-billed Gull 5
American Herring Gull 25
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Glaucous Gull 1 Pale winged gull without black primaries. About AHGU size. Lisa has pics.
Iceland Gull (kumlieni) 2
gull sp. 150
Red-throated Loon 2
Pacific Loon 1 Mid sized loon flying south. Head and neck held lower than the body not straight out like a Common Loon. Black hind neck well defined with white fore neck. Darker necked and headed than RTLO.
Common Loon 3
Northern Gannet 20
European Starling 2
Snow Bunting 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S208025741
Provincetown Airport, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Jan 1, 2025 8:59 AM – 9:35 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club RPB trip leg 2
Trip leader Ray Bedard joined by Lisa Goodwin and Adam Jost.
48 and cloudy
Just a quick check for the Spotted Towhee which did not show.
9 species
Ring-billed Gull 6
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 4
American Goldfinch 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 15
Northern Cardinal 2
Beech Forest, Provincetown, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Jan 1, 2025 9:42 AM – 10:46 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.94 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club RPB trip leg 3
Trip leader Ray Bedard joined by Lisa Goodwin and Adam Jost.
48 and cloudy
Picked up some excellent birds here
19 species
Canada Goose 1
Mallard 19
American Black Duck 3
Northern Pintail 5
Bufflehead 2
Ring-billed Gull 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 2
Blue Jay 8
Common Raven 2
Black-capped Chickadee 8
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 6
White-throated Sparrow 4
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S208025730
95 Race Point Rd, Provincetown US-MA 42.06218, -70.19173, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Jan 1, 2025 10:50 AM – 11:03 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Brookline Bird Club RPB trip leg 4
Trip leader Ray Bedard joined by Lisa Goodwin and Adam Jost.
48 and cloudy
Stopped for the Western Tanager which Lisa spotted as soon as we got there!
10 species
Mourning Dove 16
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 1
Blue Jay 3
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
House Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 2
Pine Warbler 1
Western Tanager 1 Continuing at this location. Yellow tanager with a yellow and a white wing bar on black wings. Was at the top of tree to the right of #89. Flew across the street shortly after getting there.
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S208025728
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2024 BBC scholarship winners
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Interested in taking action to protect horseshoe crabs in Massachusetts? Migrating shorebirds depend on their eggs for critical migration fuel and there are multiple ways you can get involved as a concerned citizen: Take
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The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards
BBC daily field trips to Mount Auburn are back!
It’s that time of year again! The Brookline Bird Club will be leading daily birding trips through Mount Auburn Cemetery, an oasis for migrating birds, this spring from Wednesday April 17th through Sunday May 26th
Celebrating Black Birders Week!
Celebrate Black Birders Week Sunday May 26 - Saturday June 1, 2024 Black Birders Week is a week-long series of virtual and in-person events to promote equitable access to nature, to highlight Black nature enthusiasts, and to increase
2024 BBC scholarship winners
Congratulations to our 2024 BBC Scholarship winners, Evelyn and John! The Brookline Bird Club Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Evelyn Jones of Lunenburg
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Interested in taking action to protect horseshoe crabs in Massachusetts? Migrating shorebirds depend on their eggs for critical migration fuel and there are multiple ways you can get involved as a concerned citizen: Take
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BBC daily field trips to Mount Auburn are back!
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RESCHEDULED Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner (now on Sunday 3/8 at 6:15pm)
Concord - Meriam's Corner 751 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesDue to weather and trail conditions, this trip is rescheduled to Sunday 3/8 at 6:15 pm.
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Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesLed by DCR staff. We will search on foot up to one mile, on flat, easy terrain for snowy owls and other raptors, native sparrows, finches, waterfowl, and other birds. This is a traveling program by car or bike. Prepare for ticks. Ages: Adults and kids 8 years+ with adult chaperone. Binoculars recommended. ADA/Reasonable Accommodations
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CANCELLED Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesThis trip has been cancelled due to weather as well as to trail conditions limiting access.
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CANCELLED Deer Island & Boston Harbor, Winthrop
Winthrop - Deer Island Parking Lot 180 Tafts Ave., Winthrop, MA, United StatesWe're cancelling for a number of reasons. The walkways are in terrible condition, varying from deep snow to icy paths. Weather looks iffy for Saturday. Also, two of the leaders are unavailble. We are considering finding a day later in March for a last-of-season trip to Deer Island. If we do, we'll post it and
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Winthrop side)
Winthrop - Belle Isle March and Marine Ecology Park Banks Street, Winthrop, 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. 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