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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Migration Madness Membership Drive Winners Thanks to new members who joined during our this spring's Migration Madness membership drive. We wrapped up a successful campaign at the end of May with 52 new members.
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Migration Madness Membership Drive
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Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
Migration Madness Membership Drive Winners
Migration Madness Membership Drive Winners Thanks to new members who joined during our this spring's Migration Madness membership drive. We wrapped up a successful campaign at the end of May with 52 new members.
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Lily Rogers of Brimfield and Gwyn Robertson-DuBois of Northfield. These scholarships
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club once again has a special offer for any new member joining the club
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
Migration Madness Membership Drive Winners
Migration Madness Membership Drive Winners Thanks to new members who joined during our this spring's Migration Madness membership drive. We wrapped up a successful campaign at the end of May with 52 new members.
View Recent Webinars Recordings
If you missed any of our recent webinars or the annual meeting but would still like to view any of these talks you can do so through the BBC website. Both the Rescue Raptors from
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2026 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Lily Rogers of Brimfield and Gwyn Robertson-DuBois of Northfield. These scholarships
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club once again has a special offer for any new member joining the club
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts
Spring 2026 Conservation Alerts Important conservation issues directly affecting birds and birders are pending in front of the Massachusetts legislature. Please demonstrate your commitment to Massachusetts bird life by taking action now. Mass Ready Act
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count – Follow Up
BBC Massachusetts Big Day Count Follow Up BBC members birded every county and every corner of the state this year, recording a total of 193 species. (See the eBird trip report.)Essex County led the way
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Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United StatesCosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.
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Cold Spring Park, Newton
Newton - Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThis large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest, open green areas, and red maple swamplands, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
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Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesJoin us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that attracts many uncommon and rare species. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk, though there are some rough patches. A water bottle, sunblock, insect repellent, and waterproof clothing including a
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CANCELLED Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesCancelled due to availability of the leader.
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Plum Island
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.