Dallas Plantation, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 18, 2017 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.7 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader
24 species
Mallard 6
Mourning Dove 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Blue-headed Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 7
Blue Jay 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 2
Ovenbird 5
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 7
Magnolia Warbler 4
Black-throated Green Warbler 4
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Purple Finch 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37926858
Rangeley Plantation, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 18, 2017 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Eddie G, Rob F
37 species
Common Merganser 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1 at nest
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 2
Alder Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Red-eyed Vireo 6
American Crow 1
Common Raven 4
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Boreal Chickadee 2
Winter Wren 8
Golden-crowned Kinglet 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Swainson’s Thrush 8
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 2
Cedar Waxwing 3
Ovenbird 6
Northern Waterthrush 1
Nashville Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 1
American Redstart 2
Northern Parula 4
Magnolia Warbler 4
Blackburnian Warbler 12
Chestnut-sided Warbler 7
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3
Black-throated Green Warbler 5
Canada Warbler 3
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) 2
White-throated Sparrow 4
Purple Finch 2
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37926861
Lang Township, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 18, 2017
Protocol: Historical
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Eddie G, Rob F
2 species
Hooded Merganser 3
Great Blue Heron 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37926856
Rangeley, ME, Franklin, Maine, US
Jun 18, 2017
Protocol: Historical
Comments: BBC trip, Eddie G leader, Eddie G, Rob F
4 species
Herring Gull (American) 1
Chimney Swift 2
House Wren 2
Pine Warbler 1
View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37926854
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Gulls at Revere Beach
Revere Beach - Nearest to Wonderland Stop MA, United StatesFollowing the recent talk by Amar Ayyash, author of The Gull Guide, we will have a gull focused field trip at Revere Beach. Our trip will be about appreciating gulls, basic to advanced gull ID, and rare and unusual gulls. We may move to other locations based on recent reports but will start at the [...]
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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 leader the night before trip.
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Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond
We will look for late fall migrants and new winter arrivals in Franklin Park. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Expect to walk up to 2 miles on paved paths. Loaner binoculars available. Co-sponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition and Franklin Park Tennis Association.
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North Shore Waterfowl Expedition
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