MBC walk Tuesday and this weekend
Paul Ippolito
Fellow MBC members,
This week we have a trip, tomorrow, Tuesday that is a bit further away in
distance but that offers an opportunity for our MBC members – if interested,
please remember to register in advance. We also have a walk on Friday at Mount
Auburn Cemetery as well as a walk on Sunday at Great Meadows in Concord.
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 in full swing right 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.
Tuesday, May 19
Federated Woman’s State Forest, Petersham
John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us as we explore this Quabbin Region spot
for several species of warblers, thrushes, and other central Mass woods
surprises. We’ll drive to multiple stops along the paved road followed by a
hike of more than 2 miles on a hilly trail to the top of Soapstone Hill for
different species. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Registration in
advance requested for organizing purposes. Email the leader please. 8:00 AM –
11:30 AM. John Edmondson johnhed...@gmail.com
Friday, May 22
Spring Migration at Mount Auburn Cemetery
John Edmondson 6:15 AM – 8:15 AM
Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge and Watertown is one of the best local spots to experience spring migration & this is the time of year to begin to experience that migration. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet in front of the Story Chapel on Central Ave, across from the Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Ave circle). 6:15 AM - 8:15 AM John Edmondson johnhed...@gmail.com
Sunday, May 24
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord
Jason Forbes 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Join us as we look for Marsh birds with rails and Least Bittern our main targets. Note that an entrance fee or pass (America the Beautiful or Duck Stamp) is required. Meet at the Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road (off Route 62) in Concord. 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Jason Forbes ja...@brewsterlinnet.com
Saturday, May 30
Dunback Meadow, Lexington
Cliff Cook 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us we target late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers. Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet at the tennis court parking near the Clark Middle School on Stedman Road in Lexington. 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Cliff Cook cco...@gmail.com
Sunday, June 7
Martin Burns WMA, Newbury Orchard Street Entrance
Linda Ferraresso 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 3 miles looking for breeding birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. No restroom facilities. Meet at the Orchard Street entrance in Newbury. Linda Ferraresso 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM tatt...@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
