Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 20, 2017 6:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.25 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Mary Margaret H
32 species
Common Loon 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Pileated Woodpecker 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue-headed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 7
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Tree Swallow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 5
Red-breasted Nuthatch 3
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Swainson’s Thrush 4
American Robin 5
Cedar Waxwing 2
Ovenbird 4
American Redstart 2
Northern Parula 4
Magnolia Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Black-throated Green Warbler 6
Canada Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 4
Red Crossbill 2
American Goldfinch 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37927049
Eustis, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 20, 2017 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Susan H, Ginnie P
34 species
Canada Goose 10
Mallard 1 7 young
Common Loon 1
Bald Eagle 2
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 10
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Winter Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Swainson’s Thrush 1
Hermit Thrush 2
Gray Catbird 1
Ovenbird 3
Nashville Warbler 3
Northern Parula 6
Magnolia Warbler 2
Blackburnian Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 2
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Common Grackle 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37927054
Weld, Maine, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 20, 2017
Protocol: Historical
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Mary Margaret H, Rob F
5 species
Bald Eagle 1
American Kestrel 1
Common Raven 1
Eastern Bluebird 2
Bobolink 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37927046
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ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
The 125th Christmas bird count season begins December 14. We encourage you to participate in this citizen science effort. Please note that the count week for each Xmas count includes the three days before and [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire [...]
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts, [...]
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership [...]
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We [...]
The BBC Thanks Vortex and Zeiss!
The Brookline Bird Club would like to thank Vortex and Zeiss Optics for repairing or replacing donated binoculars in the club’s loaner box at no charge. Vortex offers an unusual unlimited warranty and promptly replaced [...]
Eastern MA Christmas Bird Count Information
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