Bird Trips this weekend in MBC Area

[Paul Ippolito]

Fellow MBC members,

There are a few bird trips in the MBC Area this weekend at Arlington Resevoir on Saturday and another in a series of walks at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus.

 

Do, however, continue to look at the weekly e-mails as we will be continually adding trips based upon what is being seen, weather and availability of our leaders.

 

Spring migration is happening now with some interesting observations being posted throughout Massachusetts so keep exploring your local patches, report what you are seeing and enjoy all that our area has to offer.

Saturday, April 25
Arlington Reservoir
Chris Floyd  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
We'll circle the reservoir looking for early spring migrants. This is a fairly short walk on easy paths. Cosponsored by the Open Space Committee and the Reservoir Committee as part of Arlington's EcoFest celebration. Meet at the entrance to the Reservoir Beach, Lowell Street in Arlington. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Chris Floyd

 

Sunday, April 26

Bear Creek Sanctuary, Saugus

Soheil Zendeh    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Here are details for attending the walk at this property:

Bear Creek is an upland sanctuary built on the WINWaste (formerly Wheelabrator) landfill at the northeast corner of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear waterproof 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. 

 

WINWaste 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. Please let Geoff Wilson  s2...@comcast.net  know you're coming so we can have a head count. 

 

Bear Creek Sanctuary access is via the WINWaste 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: http://tinyurl.com/326v87d..

 

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.

 

Sunday, May 3

Brooks Estate, Medford

Audrey Stanwood  and Renee LaFontaine 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Join us as we explore the Brooks Estate, a hidden urban oasis, for early spring migrants. The first week of May can be full of early avian "scouts" who seem to arrive before the larger groups of migrants. Co-sponsored by Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust. Meeting location: 255-277 Grove Street (Brooks Estate Path on Google Maps), meet at the metal green gate. Parking is limited so please park on nearby side streets or refer to www.brooksestate.org for parking suggestions. Please do not park in adjacent Oak Grove Cemetery. 7:30-9:00 AM Audrey Stanwood audr...@comcast.net and Renee LaFontaine daco...@tiac.net

 

Sunday, May 3

Foss Farm, Carlisle

Alan Ankers 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

We’ll look for early migrants such as sparrows, swallows, raptors and the first of the warblers in the community gardens and farm fields, including the old piggery that is now part of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at Foss Farm parking lot, just west of the bridge over the Concord River on route 225. 7:00-10:00 AM Alan Ankers alan...@comcast.net

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