Revere Beach–Pink Apartments, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US

Feb 10, 2026 9:56 AM – 11:55 AM

Protocol: Traveling

0.759 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    BBC walk, pop-up for the Gullapalooza. Fewer Gulls today but we saw Glaucous aand Iceland and got eveone on them. I counted 21 people including 2 leaders at one point. May have been more.

Gull estimatation method: We estimated total of 3500 gulls on the beach and near beach waters. We estimated about 5% Ring-billed and 7% or 8% Greater Black-backed, and the rest American Herring. 

The other bird counts are direct counts or much more accurate estimates.

21 species

Canada Goose  6

Mallard  1

American Black Duck  2

Greater Scaup  3

Common Eider  200

Surf Scoter  3

White-winged Scoter  17

Black Scoter  6

Bufflehead  41

Common Goldeneye  1

Red-breasted Merganser  1

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)  95

Sanderling  15

Ring-billed Gull  175    Estimate

American Herring Gull  3200    Estimate

Great Black-backed Gull  230    Estimate

Glaucous Gull  1    Pic

Iceland Gull  2    Pic of one

Common Loon  1

American Crow  8

House Sparrow  6

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S300359997

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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice

    Leader's Choice

    The trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.

  • Belle Isle Marsh and Vicinity

    East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Led 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

  • Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

  • CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont

    Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-at-mary-cummings-park-2/ https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-of-rock-meadow/  

  • Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard

    Harvard - Still River Depot Road

    We will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.

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