Several birders joined us on our monthly trip aboard the Seven Seas Whale Watch boat on Saturday, 7/23/16…
We were happy to find the YELLOW CROWNED NIGHT HERON on the flats behind the Ticket and Gift shop for the Seven Seas Whale Watch…
The day at sea was delightful. A cool way to bird on a hot summer day (around 90 degrees F on land, 70 out at sea). We were taken to the northwest corner of Stellwagon Banks. Along the way we encountered 350 White-sided dolphins along with several CORY’s Shearwaters and a Gannet. Soon after that we came across 50 Bottle-nosed dolphins…2Minke whales and 3 Hump-back whales. Then a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH came aboard, fluttered around occasionally, finally deciding to hitch a ride back to shore with us… Our total list below:
Cory’s Shearwater 47 (probably low)
Great Shearwater 1
Sooty Shearwater 2
Manx Shearwater 1
Wilson’s Storm-petrel 6
Northern Gannet 3
Double-crested Cormorant 12
Great Egret 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 (seen by others)
Herring Gulls – Lots
Great Black Back Gulls – lots
Bonaparte’s Gull 1
Laughing Gull 2 (seen by others)
Common Tern 6
Peregrine Falcon (on the Gloucester Town Hall)
RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH 1 (a hitch hiker)
Ida Giriunas
Reading, MA
Upcoming Workshop: Shorebirds with Wayne Petersen
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30–8:45 p.m. in Woburn, MA Limited to 100 participants With their diverse adaptations, varied habitats, marvelous migrations, and often confusing plumages, shorebirds are a perennial favorite among birders in New England. More
Mount Auburn brings out the Birders
Huge numbers of birders on the BBC trip at Mount Auburn Cemetery recently. There are trips every day until the latter part of May.
Noah Strycker: Birding Without Borders and his World Big Year
200 enthusiastic birders attended Noah Strycker's talk at our April 11th annual general meeting at Harvard University's Geological Lecture Hall in Cambridge. Following refreshments, membership sign-ups and renewals, and palpable energy building as our northeast
Citizen Science Opportunities – Your Efforts Make a Difference
Spring offers some excellent opportunities for BBC members to get involved in citizen science projects. This spring, as in past years, the BBC is offering a "conservation series" of field trips that target species on
NOAH STRYCKER TALK–APR 11
Join us on Thursday April 11, at 7:30 pm for our Annual General Meeting. Geological Lecture Hall, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. Social Hour and Light Refreshments at 6:30 pm Our Guest Speaker, Noah Strycker, will
Show us your SMARTS.
Here are a few questions designed to put your warbler knowledge to the test!
Upcoming Workshop: Shorebirds with Wayne Petersen
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30–8:45 p.m. in Woburn, MA Limited to 100 participants With their diverse adaptations, varied habitats, marvelous migrations, and often confusing plumages, shorebirds are a perennial favorite among birders in New England. More
Mount Auburn brings out the Birders
Huge numbers of birders on the BBC trip at Mount Auburn Cemetery recently. There are trips every day until the latter part of May.
Noah Strycker: Birding Without Borders and his World Big Year
200 enthusiastic birders attended Noah Strycker's talk at our April 11th annual general meeting at Harvard University's Geological Lecture Hall in Cambridge. Following refreshments, membership sign-ups and renewals, and palpable energy building as our northeast
Citizen Science Opportunities – Your Efforts Make a Difference
Spring offers some excellent opportunities for BBC members to get involved in citizen science projects. This spring, as in past years, the BBC is offering a "conservation series" of field trips that target species on
NOAH STRYCKER TALK–APR 11
Join us on Thursday April 11, at 7:30 pm for our Annual General Meeting. Geological Lecture Hall, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. Social Hour and Light Refreshments at 6:30 pm Our Guest Speaker, Noah Strycker, will
Show us your SMARTS.
Here are a few questions designed to put your warbler knowledge to the test!
Upcoming Workshop: Shorebirds with Wayne Petersen
Wednesday, July 31, 6:30–8:45 p.m. in Woburn, MA Limited to 100 participants With their diverse adaptations, varied habitats, marvelous migrations, and often confusing plumages, shorebirds are a perennial favorite among birders in New England. More
Mount Auburn brings out the Birders
Huge numbers of birders on the BBC trip at Mount Auburn Cemetery recently. There are trips every day until the latter part of May.
Noah Strycker: Birding Without Borders and his World Big Year
200 enthusiastic birders attended Noah Strycker's talk at our April 11th annual general meeting at Harvard University's Geological Lecture Hall in Cambridge. Following refreshments, membership sign-ups and renewals, and palpable energy building as our northeast
Citizen Science Opportunities – Your Efforts Make a Difference
Spring offers some excellent opportunities for BBC members to get involved in citizen science projects. This spring, as in past years, the BBC is offering a "conservation series" of field trips that target species on
NOAH STRYCKER TALK–APR 11
Join us on Thursday April 11, at 7:30 pm for our Annual General Meeting. Geological Lecture Hall, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. Social Hour and Light Refreshments at 6:30 pm Our Guest Speaker, Noah Strycker, will
Show us your SMARTS.
Here are a few questions designed to put your warbler knowledge to the test!
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Evening Walk at Minute Man NHP
Minute Man NHP - Brooks Village Brooks Village, Concord, MA, United StatesThis area is great for late migrants and nesting species. Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Cedar Waxwing are regulars. Alder Flycatcher and Common Nighthawks are possible. This is a one-mile walk on paved paths and boardwalk. Insect repellent suggested.
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Pop-up Prothonotary Warbler Trip (register please) at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Concord - Great Meadows Concord Unit, Entrance Rd, Concord, MA, United StatesThis is a pop-up field trip to try for the Prothonotary Warbler that has been at Great Meadows for more than a week now. Please register by emailing the trip leader to avoid too large a group. No guarantee the bird will still be there but that will be our focus. It's a great birding
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Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Lexington - Dunback Meadow Clark Middle School 17 Stedman Rd., Lexington, MA, United StatesOur target birds will be late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird Club.
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Black Birders Week Field Trip! Scarboro Pond/Franklin Park
Boston - Franklin Park Tennis Courts (Meeting Spot) Roxbury, MA, United StatesEveryone is welcome! Come celebrate Black Birders Week with us on a 2-mile trip on paved paths looking for late migrants, ducks, and resident birds in the Scarboro Pond section of Franklin Park. Beginners, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ as well as experienced birders encouraged and welcomed. Cosponsored with the Franklin Park Coalition, Franklin Park Tennis Association,
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Weston Station Pond and nearby Mass Central Rail Trail
Weston - Weston Station Pond 133 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, United StatesDiscover a quiet hotspot with miles of trails and a lot of birds! The diversity of habitats in and around Weston Station Pond make it a great spot to look for migrants in May ranging from warblers to waterfowl to shorebirds to others. In addition, a Great Blue Heron rookery ensures that even if it's