Minute Man NHP–Meriam’s Corner, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US

Mar 7, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:36 PM

Protocol: Traveling

1.376 mile(s)

Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club-Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner-Leader: Kathy Dia. Low 40’s and windy, but the wind didn’t seem to deter the Woodcocks which gave us a great show. We also observed a beaver (alerted us with a tail slap), and a beautiful sunset featuring a unique shade of azure blue.

15 species (+1 other taxa)

Canada Goose  50

Mallard  10

American Black Duck  12

Mallard/American Black Duck  20    Silhouetted

Mourning Dove  1

Killdeer  1

American Woodcock  6    Conservative count ; most in Old Palumbo field. At least four displaying in Old Palumbo field, one heard calling near the lot; one pair seen in flight (so at least one female).

Red-tailed Hawk  1

Carolina Wren  1

European Starling  20

American Robin  1

White-throated Sparrow  1

Song Sparrow  1

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  12

Common Grackle  30

Northern Cardinal  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S206139985

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