Scusset Beach State Reservation, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Feb 11, 2024 8:09 AM – 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.25 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Cape Cod Bird Club co-sponsored walk with Brookline Bird Club. Observed from the fish pier, the playground at the end of Scusset Beach Road and the jetty. I saw that Ross Sormani was at Scusset yesterday and had some nice birds on the side trails but our group had a few more stops to make today so stuck with the main highlights. Thanks to regular CCBC walk participants Phyllis L and Ron C for participating. A warm welcome to Lisa G, Jackie A, Benjamin L and Dylan T for jumping on this trip. Also happy to see Cape Flyrodder Scott D. It was my first time leading a waterfowl prowl so thanks to everyone for their participation and contributions.
23 species
Common Eider 180
Surf Scoter 40
White-winged Scoter 12
Black Scoter 8
Long-tailed Duck 4
Bufflehead 1
Red-breasted Merganser 7
Mourning Dove 2
Dunlin 8
Ring-billed Gull 2
American Herring Gull 11
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Common Loon 3
Great Cormorant 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Belted Kingfisher 1
American Crow 6
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Horned Lark 17
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 1
Song Sparrow 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S206186603
Sandwich Marina, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Feb 11, 2024 10:16 AM – 10:52 AM
Protocol: Traveling
0.91 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Cape Cod Bird Club co-sponsored walk joined by Brookline Bird Club.
10 species
Common Eider 61
Long-tailed Duck 4
Common Goldeneye 3
Red-breasted Merganser 1
American Herring Gull 8
Common Loon 6
Northern Harrier 1
European Starling 10
American Robin 3
Song Sparrow 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S206186606
Shawme Pond, Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US
Feb 11, 2024 11:11 AM – 12:56 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.2 mile(s)
Checklist Comments: Cape Cod Bird Club co-sponsored walk with Brookline Bird Club. Very appreciative to those folks who came from off Cape to join us. Nice raptor activity!
32 species
Canada Goose 8
Mute Swan 11
Gadwall 25
Eurasian Wigeon 1 There have been 2 seen here this past week but we only saw a single individual. They were moving around the pond quite a bit.
American Wigeon 145
Mallard 5
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 12
Red-breasted Merganser 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Cooper’s Hawk 1 Perched up on a branch for at least 10 minutes.
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 1
Common Raven 1
Black-capped Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
European Starling 3
Eastern Bluebird 2
American Robin 5
House Sparrow 1
House Finch 6
American Goldfinch 4
Song Sparrow 3
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Common Grackle 5
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S206186608
2024 Year in Review!
Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024. Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state. We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
2024 Year in Review!
Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024. Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state. We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
2024 Year in Review!
Photo credit: Manomet Photo credit Jennifer Thornton Thanks to our inspired volunteer Board, committee members, and field trip leaders, the Brookline Bird Club enjoyed impressive successes during 2024. Our volunteer trip leaders and enthusiastic participants
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 275 species for 2023, based upon 200 trips reported from Massachusetts, and those from out of state. We recorded 267 species in Massachusetts, three more than 2022, with 8
ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The Brookline Bird Club (BBC) recorded 276 species for 2022, based upon 204 reported trips. Of those, 264 species were recorded in Massachusetts, with 12 additional species reported from the out-of-state trips to New Hampshire
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Brookline Bird Club 2021 Statistical and Year-End Report By David Scott, Club Statistician The Brookline Bird Club recorded 270 species for 2021, based upon 206 reported trips. Two-hundred and sixty-five species were recorded in Massachusetts,
Renew membership now!
Calling all BBC members - annual memberships expire December 31st 2024. Renew today for the 2025 calendar year to continue uninterrupted access to member benefits including our blue book mailings, member webinars, and more! Membership
2024-2025 Duck Stamps on Sale
The BBC is selling the Federal Migratory Bird Conservation and Hunting Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, through February 15. The current Stamp is good from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. We
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Hydrographer Canyon Overnight Pelagic (Trip #2)
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