Date: 12/15/25 11:24 am From: Soheil Zendeh <sohzendeh...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Next Bear Creek, Saugus, walk on Sunday December 21, 9 am
Folks,
The next walk at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus is on Sunday, December 21
at 9 am. 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 <s2ary...> 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:
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.
Date: 12/14/25 5:34 pm From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Menotomy Bird Club is seeking a volunteer field trip coordinator
Please contact me if interested.
Thanks
-Diana Fruguglietti
Volunteer Field Trip Coordinator
Do you love birds, adventure, and getting people excited about the
outdoors? Become our Field Trip Coordinator and help bring the club’s
birding outings to life! This volunteer role is all about creating
welcoming, memorable experiences for birders of every level—no expert
skills required, just enthusiasm and a love for feathered friends.
What You’ll Do
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Dream up a fun lineup of birding trips throughout the year
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Team up with volunteer trip leaders and cheer them on
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Explore and pick great birding spots (scouting can count as birding—win!)
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Keep trips running smoothly with simple logistics
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Share trip info through friendly emails or posts
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Keep an eye on weather and adjust plans when Mother Nature gets dramatic
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Help create a positive, inclusive vibe for everyone who joins in
What You Bring
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A passion for birds and being outdoors
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Friendly communication and basic organizing skills
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Comfort working with volunteers and welcoming new participants
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Curiosity about local birding hotspots (or excitement to learn!)
Date: 12/14/25 3:00 pm From: David B <dkbeanlaw...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Bird ID at Menotomy Rocks
I've been trying to ID a particular little bird who frequents the cattails at the pond, around the stone retaining wall. It's a little sparrow-like bird who is there year-round. I've only seen one at a time. Maybe there is only one. It is streaky brown and quick-moving. It usually flits away just as I focus on it. I don't see any tell-tale clues. It makes no particular call. Its activity and habitat are quite distinctive, though, and I usually see it at the park. So perhaps others know this bird and someone knows just who it is. Thanks.
Date: 12/10/25 8:57 am From: Eric Smith <esmithphoto...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] From Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls with Norman Smith - January 10, 2026 at Woburn Public Library
In case you haven't seen Norman Smith talk before, I wanted to say that
he's a GREAT presenter and storyteller... and he's also done lots of really
interesting things, which makes his presentations both informative &
interesting.
In other words, I can't recommend going to see one of his talks highly
enough - they are really well done.
I've seen him several times before, and if possible I will go to this one
as well!
Eric
On Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM JFJ <jimjoyce2...> wrote:
Date: 12/10/25 8:13 am From: JFJ <jimjoyce2...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] From Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls with Norman Smith - January 10, 2026 at Woburn Public Library
"From Snowy Owls to Saw-whet Owls" Norman Smith: Raptor Specialist, Director of the Snowy Owl Project Saturday January 10, 2026 at the Woburn Public Library, Woburn MA. The Friends of Horn Pond is very pleased to be the sponsor of this incredible program! All ages welcome! We hope to see you there! Registration is requested but not required. https://wpl.pub/snowyowls26 Thanks, Jim
Date: 12/9/25 9:33 am From: Wendy Drexler <wendydrexler...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] Fwd: Happening Tonight: Creating a Bird-Friendly Space (Free Zoom Program!)
Hello, I have birdseed I'd like to give away. I haven't been able to use it
since my neighbor had a nest of ground rats. Please email me if you're
interested.
Thanks,
Wendy
On Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM Cliff Cook <ccook13...> wrote:
Date: 12/9/25 8:30 am From: Cliff Cook <ccook13...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Fwd: Happening Tonight: Creating a Bird-Friendly Space (Free Zoom Program!)
FYI
Cliff Cook
Watertown
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From: Northeast Wildlife Team <contact...>
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Happening Tonight: Creating a Bird-Friendly Space (Free Zoom
Program!)
To: <ccook...>
Bird-Friendly Spaces Presentation!
Don’t miss the 2nd presentation of our *free monthly Zoom wildlife series —
happening tonight!*
Join us as this evening as *Chad Witko*, Specialist in Avian Biology at the
National Audubon Society, brings us a fascinating look at *practical ways
you can support birds right where you live* - enhancing habitat with native
plants, reducing bird-window collision risk, responsible feeding, and more!
Date: 12/4/25 5:15 pm From: Soheil Zendeh <sohzendeh...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Cancelled: Bear Creek walk for this Sunday December 7
Folks, due to unavoidable circumstances, we have to cancel this Sunday's Bear Creek, Saugus, walk. At the moment I have no further information about additional walks in December.
Date: 11/17/25 12:22 pm From: <sohzendeh...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] FW: Next Bear Creek, Saugus, walk on Sunday November 23, 9 am; report for November 16 walk
From: <sohzendeh...> <sohzendeh...>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 3:18 PM
To: Soheil <sohzendeh...>
Subject: Next Bear Creek, Saugus, walk on Sunday November 23, 9 am; report
for November 16 walk
Folks,
The next walk at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus is on Sunday, November 23 at
9 am. Details at the end of this email.
The walk on November 16 was attended by over 25 people. The morning started
out lovely with mild temperatures but soon a sharp southwest wind kicked up.
Thereafter it was hard to keeps optics focused and certainly hard to
photograph wildlife. Cammy Kaynor, who contributed the majority of photos
to the ebird list (see below) managed to heroically provide recognizable
images of some of the birds we saw.
Thanks to Brendan Burke for fulfilling list-keeping duties. If you were
there yesterday, the following link will allow you to share the list:
Here are details for attending the walk at this property on November 23:
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 <s2ary...>
<mailto:<s2ary...> 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:
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.
