MBC Trips Wednesday and Sunday

[Paul Ippolito]

Fellow MBC members,

We have a trip this Wednesday at Brooks Estate in Medford as well as a trip on Sunday at Arlington Reservoir.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Thursday, April 23

Spring Migration at Mount Auburn Cemetery

John Edmondson 6:30 AM – 8:30 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. Cosponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet in front of the Story Chapel on Central Ave, across from the Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Ave circle). 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM John Edmondson johnhed...@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