MBC walk this Saturday - weather pending

[Paul Ippolito]

Fellow MBC members,

This coming Saturday there is a bird walk along the Charles River in Waltham. Do note that our leader will be watching the potential for weather Friday into Saturday. 

 

Saturday, February 21

Charles River Waltham

Emily Szczypek 10:00 AM - NOON

Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with Waltham Land Trust and Brookline Bird Club. Trip cancelled in case of rain or snow. Meet at the entrance to the Riverwalk at Shaw’s Supermarket on River St. in Waltham.10:00 AM – Noon Emily Szczypek plov...@yahoo.com

 

Looking a bit further ahead? 

 

The Menotomy Bird Club will be hosting evening woodcock walks in March. 

 

Tuesday, March 10

Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park

Paul Ippolito 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field) use 25 Blanchard Road to find this parking lot via GPS. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Paul Ippolito paulipp...@gmail.com

 

Tuesday, March 17

Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park

Paul Ippolito 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field) use 25 Blanchard Road to find this parking lot via GPS. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Paul Ippolito paulipp...@gmail.com

 

If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Diana Fruguglietti 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