MBC Trip Saturday, Next Week, & Beyond
Paul Ippolito
Fellow MBC members,
This weekend we have walk at Greenough Land in Carlisle on Saturday as well as walks
during the week next week on Wednesday and Friday at Horn Pond in Woburn.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 21 as we will have Alyssa Giaquinto the founder and director of Giaquinto Wildlife Center, a family-run nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization based in Massachusetts presenting - on wildlife rehabilitation and how we can coexist with native wildlife here in Massachusetts.
To help you plan, we have included trips through April.
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 4
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 8
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 10
Horn Pond Mountain, 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 11
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, as well as Pine, Palm and Yellow-rumped warblers, and lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Paul Ippolito paulipp...@gmail.com
Sunday, April 12
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.
Wednesday, April 15
Brooks Estate, Medford
Diana Fruguglietti 8:30 AM – 10:30 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. entrance (255-277 Grove Street) 8:30 – 10:30 AM Diana Fruguglietti dian...@gmail.com
Sunday, April 19
Arlington Reservoir
John Edmondson 7:00 AM – 9:00 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 - 9:00 AM. John Edmondson johnhed...@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 21
Mary Cummings Park, Burlington
Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Join us as we explore Mary Cummings Park for early spring migrants and local breeding birds. Meet at the soccer field parking lot on Blanchard Road, Burlington, across from 10 Blanchard Road. 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Diana Fruguglietti dian...@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 21
6:30 PM Social Time, 7:00 Meeting Start
Wildlife Rehabilitation & How We Can Coexist with Native Wildlife here in Massachusetts Alyssa Giaquinto – Jenks Center, Winchester
Please join the Menotomy Bird Club on Tuesday, April 21st @ 7:00 PM at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road in Winchester as we will have Alyssa Giaquinto the founder and director of Giaquinto Wildlife Center, a family-run nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization based in Massachusetts presenting - on wildlife rehabilitation and how we can coexist with native wildlife here in Massachusetts.
We’ll talk about what wildlife rehabilitation really looks like behind the scenes, common reasons animals need help, and practical, everyday ways people can peacefully share space with wildlife in their communities. The presentation is educational, engaging, and designed to inspire compassion and conservation while giving attendees real take-home knowledge. Alyssa is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator through MassWildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as a state- and federally permitted wildlife educator. She is passionate about conservation, community education, and inspiring the next generation to protect native species. Alyssa is joined during programs by her non-releasable educational ambassador barn owl, Bella, who helps audiences of all ages connect with wildlife in a meaningful and memorable way.
Doors open at 6:30 for set up and social time and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM.
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