Revere Beach–Point of Pines, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Sep 8, 2018 7:50 AM – 8:15 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Co-led BBC walk. Overcast, wind NNE 10-15. Tide almost high and rising. Water conditions normal. Too late, flats covered.
10 species
Mallard 5
Semipalmated Plover 2
Sanderling 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 3
Bonaparte’s Gull 60
Ring-billed Gull 25
Herring Gull 7
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Double-crested Cormorant 8
Song Sparrow 1
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The Key Wildlife Observation Area, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Sep 8, 2018 8:25 AM – 9:25 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Co-led BBC walk. Overcast. Almost high, rising. Water conditions normal.
18 species
Mallard 7
Semipalmated Plover 4
Killdeer 2
Least Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 15
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Greater Yellowlegs 9
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Ring-billed Gull 1
Herring Gull 2
Common Tern 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 28 Egrets all together when we arrived. Fly off over to Belle Isle Marsh in small groups shortly after we arrived.
Snowy Egret 8
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
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Winthrop Beach and Five Sisters, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Sep 8, 2018 9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Protocol: International Shorebird Survey (ISS)
0.2 mile(s)
Comments: Co-led BBC walk. Overcast, wind NNE 10-15. Tide almost high and rising. Water conditions normal.
12 species
American Oystercatcher 3
Semipalmated Plover 5
Ruddy Turnstone 2
Sanderling 3
Least Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 45
Western Sandpiper 1 Appeared to be an adult. Worn feathers, grayish-brown, scaps colored, but not real reddish. Bill long and tapered thin.
Laughing Gull 7
Ring-billed Gull 20
Herring Gull 15
Great Black-backed Gull 12
Double-crested Cormorant 36
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Fisherman’s Bend Park, Suffolk, Massachusetts, US
Sep 8, 2018 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Comments: Co-led BBC walk. Overcast, wind NNE 10. Tide high, water conditions normal. Tough to see and count the birds as they were among the rocks and grass that made up the jetty and nothing flushed for the hour we were there.
22 species
Canada Goose 1
Mallard 6
Mourning Dove 1
American Oystercatcher 14
Black-bellied Plover 55 Rough count, tough to determine with them in and among the grass and rocks of the jetty.
American Golden-Plover 1 A challenge to pick out in the grass with the BBPL. Saw one, other folks had two. Bill shorter than near by BBPL’s, dark cap, white supercilium.
Semipalmated Plover 1
Killdeer 1
Hudsonian Godwit 1 Continuing bird roosting in the grass in the middle of the jetty. Sleeping most of the time but did show several times. Large, grayish shorebird, upturned bill with pink at base. Noticible white supercilium, black tail.
Marbled Godwit 1 Continuing bird(s). I only could see one. Other folks had two. Roosting on rocks of jetty, a challenge to pick out. Large shorebird with very long, slightly upturned bill. Warm, Buffy color.
Ruddy Turnstone 4
Short-billed Dowitcher 2
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Ring-billed Gull 2
Herring Gull 8
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Cooper’s Hawk 2
Merlin 1
American Crow 1
House Sparrow 20 Est.
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Announcing the BBC 2024 Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2024 scholarships will cover the [...]
December 2, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
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November 18, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
Cost: $100 per person for BBC members/$120 per person for nonmembers **IMPORTANT: EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY MUST SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION FORM SEPARATELY** When/where: Saturday, November 18, 2023 (rain date for bad weather Nov [...]
BBC Overnight Pelagic August 28-29, 2023 – Trip Report
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Bonanza of Book Fund Donations
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2023-2024 Federal Duck Stamps On Sale Now!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents [...]
Announcing the BBC 2024 Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2024 scholarships will cover the [...]
December 2, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
Cost: $100 per person for BBC members/$120 per person for nonmembers (payment link will appear after you submit this form). **IMPORTANT: EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY MUST SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION FORM SEPARATELY** ***If you registered [...]
November 18, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
Cost: $100 per person for BBC members/$120 per person for nonmembers **IMPORTANT: EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY MUST SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION FORM SEPARATELY** When/where: Saturday, November 18, 2023 (rain date for bad weather Nov [...]
BBC Overnight Pelagic August 28-29, 2023 – Trip Report
Leaders: Peter Flood, Liam Waters, Keenan Yakola BBC trip organizers: Naeem Yusuff, Bobbie Hodson, Sebastian Jones Data compiled by P. Flood; eBird lists and trip report by S. Jones Nearly cancelled due to weather [...]
Bonanza of Book Fund Donations
The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce an extraordinary run of six Book Fund donations, totaling around $4000, to schools and educational programs from around and beyond Massachusetts. The Book Fund, supported [...]
2023-2024 Federal Duck Stamps On Sale Now!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents [...]
Announcing the BBC 2024 Young Birder’s Scholarship
The BBC is pleased to announce that we will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2024 scholarships will cover the [...]
December 2, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
Cost: $100 per person for BBC members/$120 per person for nonmembers (payment link will appear after you submit this form). **IMPORTANT: EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY MUST SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION FORM SEPARATELY** ***If you registered [...]
November 18, 2023 BBC Pelagic Registration
Cost: $100 per person for BBC members/$120 per person for nonmembers **IMPORTANT: EACH PERSON IN YOUR PARTY MUST SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION FORM SEPARATELY** When/where: Saturday, November 18, 2023 (rain date for bad weather Nov [...]
BBC Overnight Pelagic August 28-29, 2023 – Trip Report
Leaders: Peter Flood, Liam Waters, Keenan Yakola BBC trip organizers: Naeem Yusuff, Bobbie Hodson, Sebastian Jones Data compiled by P. Flood; eBird lists and trip report by S. Jones Nearly cancelled due to weather [...]
Bonanza of Book Fund Donations
The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce an extraordinary run of six Book Fund donations, totaling around $4000, to schools and educational programs from around and beyond Massachusetts. The Book Fund, supported [...]
2023-2024 Federal Duck Stamps On Sale Now!
The BBC is again selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp. We are doing this in support of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to support conservation of federal lands. Ninety-eight cents [...]
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Hellcat at Parker River NWR
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Arlington Reservoir
Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesIn 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 [...]
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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 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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An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
East Boston - Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin DCR park staff for a relaxed, one-mile bird walk through flat, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for raptors, native sparrows, finches, herons, and egrets. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars [...]
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Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Mattapan - MAS Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA, United StatesExplore this urban oasis for sparrows and other possible fall migrants like Dickcissel and Blue Grosbeak. We will take an easy walk through varied habitats. Co-sponsored with the Boston Nature Center.