Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
May 9, 2026 6:46 AM – 7:55 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.447 mile(s)
22 species
Mallard 1
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 6
Common Raven 1
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) 2
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 22
Gray Catbird 6
American Robin 12
American Goldfinch 4
Song Sparrow 4
Baltimore Oriole 6
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 1
Blue-winged Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S337290627
Beaver Brook North Reservation, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
May 9, 2026 7:55 AM – 8:46 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.327 mile(s)
27 species
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern) 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Gray Catbird 6
American Robin 7
American Goldfinch 1
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 2
Baltimore Oriole 2
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 11
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 4
Nashville Warbler 1
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Northern Yellow Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S337290641
Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
May 9, 2026 8:46 AM – 9:09 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.59 mile(s)
14 species
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue) 1
Blue Jay 2
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 37
Gray Catbird 7
House Finch 6
American Goldfinch 2
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica) 5
Baltimore Oriole 3
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged) 9
Common Grackle (Bronzed) 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S337290661
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Delaney WMA in Stow
Stow - Delaney WMA Boat Launch 353 Harvard Road, Stow, MA, United StatesDelaney WMA in Stow is an Important Bird Area with a variety of habitats, including a shallow lake, a slow-running stream and a marsh, all bordered by mixed conifer/deciduous forest. We’ll go for a slow-paced 2-to-3 mile walk along trails with moderate terrain changes to see how many species we can find.
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Bear Creek Sanctuary (on behalf of Soheil Zendeh and WINWaste)
Saugus - Bear Creek Sanctuary (WINWaste) 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA, United StatesBear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather. [...]
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR. There are decent bathrooms at lot 1 where we start. Beginners welcome! Late arrivers can phone John at 781 859 9450 to find out [...]
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Franklin Park – Scarboro Pond (Early Birders Series) Rescheduled from 11/7
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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