Rock Meadow Conservation Area, Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
Sep 28, 2024 7:05 AM – 9:15 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.02 mile(s)
33 species
Mourning Dove 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 4
Eastern Phoebe 10
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 15
American Crow 3
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Carolina Wren 6
European Starling 7
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 5
American Robin 42
Cedar Waxwing 3
House Sparrow 5
House Finch 8
American Goldfinch 11
Chipping Sparrow 11
White-throated Sparrow 9
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 17
Eastern Towhee 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Common Grackle 1
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Scarlet Tanager 3 One non breeding male, two female seen at once, back of gardens
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S196880140
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
Reporting State-listed Species
Every BBC member, and every birder in our state, can make a direct contribution to bird conservation by reporting observations of state-listed species through the Heritage Hub reporting system, part of the state's Natural Heritage
Black Birders’ Week 2021
May 30-June 5 Organized by The BlackAFInSTEM Collective – a collective that “seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career
Update on Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships
National Audubon cancelled all its 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, but the BBC is delighted to announce that our 2020 scholarship recipients, May Adams of Wales, MA and Jackson
Everybody Loves Owls
With reports of too close encounters with owls, it's time to check in and think about birding ethics. It is NEVER okay to approach roosting owls closely. The Brookline Bird Club’s code of Ethics
You can now say “you knew them when…”
If you missed The Basics of Drawing Birds with Avery Whitlock, you might have failed to realize a hidden talent. Of course, if you're a current member (or renew today) you can go to
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
Reporting State-listed Species
Every BBC member, and every birder in our state, can make a direct contribution to bird conservation by reporting observations of state-listed species through the Heritage Hub reporting system, part of the state's Natural Heritage
Black Birders’ Week 2021
May 30-June 5 Organized by The BlackAFInSTEM Collective – a collective that “seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career
Update on Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships
National Audubon cancelled all its 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, but the BBC is delighted to announce that our 2020 scholarship recipients, May Adams of Wales, MA and Jackson
Everybody Loves Owls
With reports of too close encounters with owls, it's time to check in and think about birding ethics. It is NEVER okay to approach roosting owls closely. The Brookline Bird Club’s code of Ethics
You can now say “you knew them when…”
If you missed The Basics of Drawing Birds with Avery Whitlock, you might have failed to realize a hidden talent. Of course, if you're a current member (or renew today) you can go to
BBC Donation to Wildlands Trust
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, is pleased to donate $250 to Wildlands Trust, a regional land trust working to conserve native habitats and lands of high ecological value in Southeastern Massachusetts. As
Reporting State-listed Species
Every BBC member, and every birder in our state, can make a direct contribution to bird conservation by reporting observations of state-listed species through the Heritage Hub reporting system, part of the state's Natural Heritage
Black Birders’ Week 2021
May 30-June 5 Organized by The BlackAFInSTEM Collective – a collective that “seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career
Update on Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships
National Audubon cancelled all its 2020 summer camps at Hog Island in Maine, but the BBC is delighted to announce that our 2020 scholarship recipients, May Adams of Wales, MA and Jackson
Everybody Loves Owls
With reports of too close encounters with owls, it's time to check in and think about birding ethics. It is NEVER okay to approach roosting owls closely. The Brookline Bird Club’s code of Ethics
You can now say “you knew them when…”
If you missed The Basics of Drawing Birds with Avery Whitlock, you might have failed to realize a hidden talent. Of course, if you're a current member (or renew today) you can go to
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BBC Winter Meeting February 7 – Social Hour, Used Book Sale & Norman Smith!
Bedford - John Glenn Middle School 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA, United StatesMark your calendar for Saturday, February 7 at 2PM for the BBC’s annual in-person Winter Meeting featuring a social hour with refreshments, our popular used bird book sale table, and our speaker Norman Smith, Director of the Snowy Owl Project. The Winter Meeting is free and open to all. There is plenty of free parking.
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CC Canal and Sandwich hotspots (RESCHEDULED to Friday 2/20)
Sagamore - Scusset Beach Pier Parking Lot MA, United StatesRescheduled to Friday 2/20 due to theweather and considtions at the locations.
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Let's explore the East Boston side of Belle Isle Marsh in winter! We'll look for ducks, hawks, Bald Eagles, winter finches and many more birds! Belle Isle is a fantastic birding destination in any season. All of the trails are flat and easy, with a slight elevation on the
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Revere Beach Pop-up trip for Gulls (Gullapalooza)
Revere Beach State Police Barracks and Public Restrooms 220 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA, United StatesWe are adding a trip to Revere Beach where a lot of gulls are present due to winter storms throwing up or exposing clams on the beach for them to eat. Large number of gulls including possibly rare gulls are there. We'll do our best to sort through the gulls for rare ones and to
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Cape Ann
Gloucester - Fisherman's Monument Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, 60 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA, United StatesWe will search for alcids and other wintering seabirds. Be prepared for cold and windy weather. If inclement weather is predicted, contact the leader by 6:00 pm the previous evening.