Minute Man NHP–Meriam’s Corner, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US
09-Mar-2023 17:01 – 18:41
Protocol: Traveling
3.57 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:    Brookline Bird Club- Woodcocks at Meriam’s Corner- Leader: Kathy Dia. Thanks to Greg Clark for his assistance! 40F a couple inches snow and ice on the ground.
14 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose  85
Mallard  2
Mallard/American Black Duck  9    Silouettes
Mourning Dove  2
Killdeer  2
American Woodcock  2    Possibly three. In the field by the lot and across the street at old Palumbo field (not public access).
Red-tailed Hawk  1
Barred Owl  1    Spotted by Greg, silhouetted in the tall tree.
American Robin  3
House Finch  3
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)  2    Heard
White-throated Sparrow  1    Heard
Song Sparrow  2
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)  21
Northern Cardinal  1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S130664933

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