MBC Trips this weekend
Paul Ippolito
Fellow MBC members,
We have a selection of trips to choose from this coming weekend
for the Menotomy Bird Club.
This winter is still providing
some great 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.
Saturday, January 21
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Bobbie Hodson 8:00 AM –
10:00 AM
Join us as we explore Dunback Meadows to discover what birds can be found in the middle of winter. We’ll look for raptors and possible unusual visitors such as Redpolls. Meet at the Allen Street entrance to Dunback Meadows in Lexington. 8:00-10:00AM Bobbie Hodson robert...@comcast.net
Sunday, January 22
Bear Creek Sanctuary, Saugus
Soheil Zendeh 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Here are details for attending walks at this property:
Bear Creek is an upland wildlife sanctuary built on the WIN Waste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northern end of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear good walking shoes and be prepared to hike 3 – 4 miles. The property is mostly very open, so be prepared for sun, wind and weather.
This walk is free and open to the public, but also note that this property is accessible by invitation only and visitors need to be chaperoned at all times. Please allow roughly 4 hours for this field trip. The actual length of the trip depends on conditions and the birds present. It's usually difficult to break up the party if you need to be somewhere in the early afternoon. Come prepared to stay with the group.
WIN Waste company has graciously stocked up on some extra pairs of binoculars, so if you or someone you know wants to learn about birds and birding, come on down. There is no actual need to sign up for this walk, but as a courtesy please let Soheil know you're coming so we can have a head count. sohz...@gmail.com
Bear Creek Sanctuary access is via the Wheelabrator plant, 100 Salem Turnpike (Rte 107), Saugus. The rotary at the intersection of Rtes 60 and 107 is about 1½ miles southwest of the plant and about 1 mile east of Rte 1 exit on Rte 60. When traveling northeast on 107, if you go over the Ballard Street bridge (just after a set of lights) you’ve gone too far — turn back. Here is a link to google maps:
When you arrive, drive through the plant gates, park in the parking lot immediately and wait for the group. Please do not drive farther into the property without an escort.
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