MBC Walk for Saturday Cancelled - Upcoming march activities

[Paul Ippolito]

Fellow MBC members,

Unfortunately due to the conditions of the trails, the bird walk along the Charles River in Waltham for Saturday, February 28 has been CANCELLED.

 

Looking a bit further ahead? 

 

The Menotomy Bird Club will be hosting evening woodcock walks in March and there is another in the series of walks at . 

 

Sunday, March 8

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.

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