MBC Trips this week starting Tuesday

23 views
Skip to first unread message

Paul Ippolito

unread,
Mar 30, 2025, 11:00:03 AMMar 30
to Arlington Birds

Fellow MBC members,

We have a series of walks this week starting on Tuesday at Horn Pond in Woburn as well as a look ahead of some upcoming trips in April. 
Do however continue to look at the weekly e-mails as we continually add trips based upon what is being seen, weather and availability of our leaders.

 

To help you plan ahead, our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 29th @ 7:00 PM at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road in Winchester as we will have Robert J. Gegear an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at UMass Dartmouth presenting - More than just the buzz:  A practical guide to restoring pollinator-generated biodiversity (and why it matters)

 

Plant-pollinator diversity is declining at an alarming rate across New England, pushing many species to the brink of local extinction unless urgent conservation measures are implemented. In this talk, Robert will discuss using species-level ecological data to vastly improve recommended plant lists aimed at restoring bumblebee and butterfly diversity on degraded landscapes including how ‘Beecologist’ citizen scientists have used data-driven conservation approach to successfully restore pollination diversity ranging from home gardens to multi-acre conservation lands. Doors open at 6:30 for set up and social time and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM.

 

Early spring is providing some interesting observations being posted throughout Massachusetts so keep exploring your local patches, report what you’re seeing and enjoy all that our area has to offer.

Tuesday, April 1

Horn Pond, Woburn

Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Let's look for early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and Yellow-rumped. Meet at the Sturgis Street Entrance 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti dian...@gmail.com

 

Friday, April 4

Horn Pond, Woburn

Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Let's look for early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and Yellow-rumped. Meet at the Lake Avenue parking lot 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti dian...@gmail.com

 

Saturday, April 5

Greenough Land, Carlisle

Alan Ankers 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Visit one of Carlisle’s lesser-known Conservation Lands to look for lingering winter visitors and earlier migrants. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at the parking lot opposite 811 Maple Street. 7:30-10:00 AM Alan Ankers alan...@comcast.net

 

Wednesday April 9

Brooks Estate, Medford

Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us as we search for early spring migrants - particularly Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumped Warblers, but there may also be phoebes, several sparrows, kinglets and thrushes. Or, let's find a surprise. Meet at the entrance at 266 Grove St. 8:00 – 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti dian...@gmail.com

 

Saturday, April 12

Horn Pond, Woburn

Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation area. We will be searching for early spring migrants such as Tree Swallow, Eastern Phoebes, Pine, as well as Plam and Yellow-rumped warblers, and lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal, and early warblers. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Paul Ippolito paulipp...@gmail.com

 

Sunday, April 20

Arlington Reservoir 

John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
We'll circle the reservoir looking for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. This is a fairly short walk in distance on easy paths. If you arrive late, you can find us by heading around until you catch up (we should be obvious). Easy to leave early too if you like. Cosponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet in the parking lot off Lowell St, Arlington directly across the street from Westmoreland Avenue.. 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM. John Edmondson johnhed...@gmail.com


If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Alan Ankers, Renee LaFontaine or myself, the club would be so lucky to have you lead.

Please continue to post your observations.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Paul Ippolito
Woburn

Mary Rowe

unread,
Sep 19, 2025, 2:07:28 PM (11 days ago) Sep 19
to paulipp...@gmail.com, Arlington Birds
Hi All!

I bought a spotting scope last fall and am embarrassed to admit that I’ve never opened the box.
I would like to donate it to an organization where it will be used.

Any suggestions?
Thank you for your help.

Mary Ellen Rowe


--
Group home page:
https://menotomybirdclub.com/
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Arlington Birds" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to arlingtonbird...@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/arlingtonbirds/CAMPscqCxC6WeK9BkrpG4xSsziyPOfnrC%2B1L-5g4VbKNDLgG7ZQ%40mail.gmail.com.

John Edmondson

unread,
Sep 19, 2025, 2:13:25 PM (11 days ago) Sep 19
to merro...@gmail.com, paulipp...@gmail.com, Arlington Birds
One possibility is to Manomet for shorebird work.

John

Cliff Cook

unread,
Sep 19, 2025, 2:45:03 PM (11 days ago) Sep 19
to merro...@gmail.com, paulipp...@gmail.com, Arlington Birds
Mary

I’d suggest contacting Manomet. I know they are looking for equipment for some of their Latin American researchers. I’m traveling today so I can send you contact info tomorrow. 

Cliff Cook

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2025, at 2:07 PM, Mary Rowe <merro...@gmail.com> wrote:


Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages