MBC Trips this weekend
Paul Ippolito
Fellow MBC members,
This weekend we have walks on Sunday at Arlington Reservoir and another in a series of
walks at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus.
Early spring is providing some interesting 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.
Sunday, March 22
Arlington Reservoir
John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
We'll circle the reservoir looking for late
winter lingerers and early migrants, then enter the adjoining Lexington
Community Farm for a while (hoping for some added variety). This is a fairly
short walk 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 adjacent
to the reservoir off Lowell Street in Arlington. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. John
Edmondson johnhed...@gmail.com
Sunday, March 22
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.
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