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02/20/16 Cape Ann Trip

2/24/2016

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Eleven birders had a great day exploring Cape Ann together, and although we didn't find every single species hoped for, we were happy with 37 species and we did see.  Especially, the Thick-billed Murres, up close, and the King Eiders and Redheads were real treats.  Beyond the birds, it was a beautiful day in a beautiful area with a congenial group of enthusiastic birders.   Thanks to Don Heitzman for a wonderful and well organized day! 
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02/21/2016 Rocky Point Walk

2/21/2016

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Rocky Point State Park--Warwick, Rhode Island 9:00-12:00

​15 members enjoyed an unseasonably mild February morning with temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 40’s. Highlights included scope views of two Eurasian Wigeon, over 1,000 Brant along the coastline, and several Harbor Seals hulled out on the rocks. A full list of species observed is included below.

Brant- 1,600
Canada Goose- 380
Eurasian Wigeon- 2
American Wigeon- 12
American Black Duck-8
Mallard-3
Greater Scaup- 23
Common Eider- 1
Bufflehead- 2
Common Goldeneye- 21
Red-breasted Merganser- 5
Wild Turkey- 7
Common loon- 1
Great Cormorant- 1
Red-tailed Hawk- 4
Ring-billed Gull- 9
Herring Gull- 25
Great Black-backed Gull- 8
Rock Pigeon- 8
Mourning Dove- 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker- 3
Downy Woodpecker- 6
Northern Flicker- 3
Blue Jay- 7
American Crow- 5
Fish Crow- 2
Black-capped Chickadee- 4
Tufted Titmouse- 7
White-breasted Nuthatch- 2
Carolina Wren- 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet- 1
American Robin- 8
Northern Mockingbird- 2
European Starling- 30
Yellow-rumped Warbler- 6
Fox Sparrow- 1
White-throated Sparrow- 14
Song Sparrow- 8
Swamp Sparrow- 1
Eastern Towhee- 1
Northern Cardinal- 5
Red-winged Blackbird- 3
Common Grackle- 30
Brown-headed Cowbird- 1
House Finch- 2
American Goldfinch- 1
House Sparrow- 5
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1/23/16 Sachuest Point Walk

2/15/2016

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From OSBC Facebook posting:  On OSBC walk this morning (1/23) at Sachuest Point (and 3rd Beach) with 3 other hardy souls, highlights were 2 Iceland gulls and 1 Glaucous gull and approx 90 N. Gannets diving, a large flock Purple Sandpipers, all 3 scoters, and 4 Green Wing Teal at 3rd Beach marsh. 
 
Sachuest Point NWR, Newport, Rhode Island, US Jan 23, 2016 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.5 mile(s)
Comments: Ocean State Bird Club walk,  Leader Leslie Bostrum, with Jana Hesser, Hugh Markey and Alex Allardt

27 species
Canada Goose  25
Greater Scaup  50
Lesser Scaup  2
Common Eider  5
Harlequin Duck  32
Surf Scoter  10
White-winged Scoter  3
Black Scoter  24
Bufflehead  80
Common Goldeneye  20
Red-breasted Merganser  54
Red-throated Loon  7
Common Loon  24
Horned Grebe  6
Northern Gannet  85
Great Cormorant  15
Ruddy Turnstone  2
Sanderling  10
Purple Sandpiper  40
Ring-billed Gull  X
Herring Gull  X
Iceland Gull  2
Glaucous Gull  1
Great Black-backed Gull  30
American Crow  5
European Starling  X
Song Sparrow  1

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