Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Jan 24, 2021 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Checklist Comments:    18 degrees, winds NW25 with stronger gusts. Clear but cold.
21 species
American Black Duck  6
Common Eider  200
Surf Scoter  4
White-winged Scoter  12
Long-tailed Duck  10
Common Goldeneye  2
Sanderling  2
Ring-billed Gull  8
Herring Gull  50
Common Loon  2
Northern Harrier  1    Northern tip of Plum Island, across the Merrimack from Salisbury
Black-capped Chickadee  2
Red-breasted Nuthatch  1
Northern Mockingbird  1
American Robin  1
Common Redpoll  30
Red Crossbill  40    Feeding in the pines near campground and across the road. Moving . White-wings mixed in.
White-winged Crossbill  8    Mixed in with a large flock of red crossbills, feeding in the pines around the road near the campground.
Snow Bunting  14
American Tree Sparrow  1
Northern Cardinal  1
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Upcoming Field Trips

  • Plum Island

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

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Barretts Mill Farmland

    Concord - Barretts Mill Farmland Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    This is often a great place for fall sparrows including Savannah, Field, and White-crowned, as well as Pipit and occasional Dickcissel. Loaner binoculars available; please email trip leader to reserve a pair! If the weather doens't look good, contact the leader to check status.

  • Hellcat at Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #4 Newbury, MA, United States

    During the past few years the refuge has opened the dike to hiking during National Wildlife Refuge Week. We will plan to do that hike if the dike is again open this year. Otherwise we hike the boardwalk and normal dike area.

  • Arlington Reservoir

    Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United States

    In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and shorebirds. We will also visit the adjacent Lexington community farm. Birds are found feasting on the remains of the crops planted there. We will walk about a mile on wide paths and some uneven ground (possibly muddy). Note that the reservoir area [...]

  • Fruitlands Museum, Harvard

    Harvard - Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA, United States

    Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for fall migrants and resident 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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