Date: 9/24/24 8:19 am From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trip tomorrow, Tuesday September 24 & this weekend
Given there are so many other trips scheduled for this Sunday, I'm going to
cancel my Horn Pond trip and reschedule for a later date.
Good Birding!
Diana Fruguglietti
Woburn
On Mon, Sep 23, 2024, 8:50 AM Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
wrote:
> Fellow MBC members,
>
> As a reminder the Menotomy Bird Club has a trip tomorrow, Tuesday, at
> Wright- Locke Farm in Winchester at 8:00 AM as well as trips coming up this
> weekend. To help you plan, we have started to include trips through the
> end of year.
>
>
>
> Looking ahead? We will have our next meeting on Tuesday night, October 22
> nd at the Jenks Center in Winchester – as we will have Kim Smith; a
> documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist,
> author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer will present,
> “The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay”, a feature-length documentary
> premiering at film festivals in September 2024.
>
> This Fall we have a series of bird walks in conjunction with the
> naturalists at the Boston Nature Center and the Brookline Bird Club at
> places like Belle Island Marsh, the Boston Nature Center and Millenium Park.
>
>
>
> Do however continue to look at the weekly e-mails as we continually add
> trips based upon what is being seen, weather and availability of our
> leaders.
>
>
>
> Fall 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.
>
> *Tuesday, September 24*
> *Wright-Locke Farm, Winchester*
>
> *Lisa Craig 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
>
> Join us as we explore parts of this 20 acre community farm that includes
> historic farm buildings, growing fields; pasture lands to the north of the
> farmstead and wooded areas to the west abutting the Whipple Hill and Locke
> Conservation Areas. Let’s see what gems are hidden away in this new area.
> Meeting Place: Park and meet at Mullen Field located across the street from
> the 43 Lockeland Road and the auxiliary fire station 8:00 - 10:00 AM Lisa
> Craig <lisa.t.craig...>
>
>
>
> *Saturday, September 28*
>
> *Sandy Beach, Winchester*
>
> *Renee LaFontaine 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM*
>
> Sandy Beach (Charles Shannon Beach), a small DCR park at the northern end
> of the Mystic Lakes in Winchester, attracts a large variety of birds. In
> the fall, migrating warblers can be found in the woods, while wintering
> waterfowl start to arrive on the lakes. Meet in the large parking lot on
> Mystic Valley Parkway. 7:30-9:00 AM Renee LaFontaine <dacooper...>
>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, September 29 Arlington Reservoir *
>
> *John Edmondson 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM*
>
> The Arlington Reservoir is a stopping point for a number of migrating
> ducks and shorebirds. Join us for a walk around the Reservoir where we
> should find a good variety of waterfowl and other birds. We’ll make a
> circuit around the reservoir and check out Lexington Community Farm and its
> field edges to see what we can find. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird
> Club. Meet at the Lowell Street parking lot. 7:30 - 9:30AM John Edmondson
> <Johnhedmondson...>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, September 29*
> *Woburn Horn Pond Conservation Area*
>
> *Diana Fruguglietti 8:30 Am – 10:30 AM*
> Join us we take a walk exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond
> Conservation Area. The walk will focus on the main pond, accompanying
> lagoons, and marsh areas with a particular focus on the Community Gardens
> in search of migrating fall warblers and sparrows. Fall in the Community
> Gardens brings possibilities such as Lincoln Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow,
> Indigo Bunting and we can always hope for an elusive Dickcissel or Fox
> Sparrow. Meeting Place: Sturgis Street entrance to Horn Pond. 8:30 - 10:30
> AM Diana Fruguglietti <diana.fru@...> <diana.fru...>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, September 29*
>
> *Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Winthrop *
>
> *120 Banks Street, Winthrop 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored with
> the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place: RPM
> Fitness lot, 120 Banks Street
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot,+120+Banks+Street?entry=gmail&source=g> > ; There is a chainlink fence with (worn out, not easy to see) signs
> authorizing public parking alongside the fence. Park in front of that
> fence. You’ll see a sign in the far back of the lot that says Belle Isle
> Marsh Marine Ecology Park. Meet in front of the sign. Please don't park in
> a spot that says for gym only. The walk is free but all participants must
> pre-register by emailing <cgeorge...> and copying
> <neil.calabro1...> Please note that participants must be at least 13
> years of age and this outing is limited to 15 people.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, October 6*
> *Dunback Meadows, Lexington*
>
> *Paul Ippolito, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
>
> Join us we explore Dumback Meadows in Lexington searching for migrating
> fall warblers and sparrows with possibilities such as Lincoln Sparrow,
> Clay-colored Sparrow, Indigo Bunting and we can always hope for an elusive
> Dickcissel or Fox Sparrow. Meeting Place: Allen Street entrance to
> Dunback Meadows in Lexington. There is parking along Allen Street. 8:00 -
> 10:00 AM Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
>
> *Monday, October 7*
> *Mary Cummings Park, Burlington*
>
> *Diana Fruguglietti, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM*
> Join us as we explore Mary Cummings Park in Burlington, part of a 216 acre
> park with rustic trails as we search of migrating fall warblers and
> sparrows. Meet at the ball field parking lot on Blanchard Road. 8:30 -
> 10:30 AM Diana Fruguglietti <diana.fru@...> <diana.fru...>
>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, October 13 Arlington Reservoir*
>
> *John Edmondson, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM *
>
> The Arlington Reservoir is a stopping point for a number of migrating
> ducks and also, depending on water levels, shorebirds. Join us for a walk
> around the Reservoir where we should find a good variety of waterfowl and
> other birds. We’ll make a circuit around the reservoir and check out
> Lexington Community Farm and its field edges to see what we can find. Meet
> at the playground off of South Rindge Avenue in Lexington (park on the
> playground side of the street). Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club
> 7:30 - 9:30 AM John Edmondson <Johnhedmondson...>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, October 13*
>
> *Squantum Point Park, Quincy *
>
> *MWRA Haul Road, Quincy 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored with
> the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place: We
> will park at the LEFT side entrance of the large parking lot off of MWRA
> Haul Rd. Do not be concerned if parts of the lot are closed with orange
> cones, the police frequently use the parking lot for training exercises.
> The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing
> <cgeorge...> and copying <neil.calabro1...> Please note
> that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is
> limited to 30 people.
>
>
> *Saturday, October 19*
>
> *Carlisle Cranberry Bog*
>
> *Alan Ankers 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM*
>
> We’ll search the area Carlisle’s Cranberry Bog for newly-arrived winter
> visitors and late fall migrants — waterbirds, raptors and songbirds.
> Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at the Cranberry
> Bog House, 750 Curve Street. 8:00-10:30AM Alan Ankers <alankers...>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Tuesday October 22*
>
> *6:00 PM Social Time, 6:30 Meeting Start *
>
> *The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay*
>
> *Kim Smith – Jenks Center, Winchester*
>
> The Menotomy Bird Club will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd
> @ 6:30 PM at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/109+Skillings+Road?entry=gmail&source=g> > in Winchester as we will have Kim Smith; a documentary filmmaker,
> wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator,
> and an award-winning landscape designer will present, “The Piping Plovers
> of Moonlight Bay”, a feature-length documentary premiering at film
> festivals in September 2024. At the time of this writing, the documentary
> has been accepted at seven film festivals and was awarded Best Family
> Friendly Film at the Cine Paris Film Festival.
>
> Doors open at 6:00 for set up and social time and the meeting starts
> promptly at 6:30 PM.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, October 27*
>
> *Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Winthrop *
>
> *120 Banks Street, Winthrop 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored with
> the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place: RPM
> Fitness lot, 120 Banks Street
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot,+120+Banks+Street?entry=gmail&source=g> > ; There is a chainlink fence with (worn out, not easy to see) signs
> authorizing public parking alongside the fence. Park in front of that
> fence. You’ll see a sign in the far back of the lot that says Belle Isle
> Marsh Marine Ecology Park. Meet in front of the sign. Please don't park in
> a spot that says for gym only. The walk is free but all participants must
> pre-register by emailing <cgeorge...> and copying
> <neil.calabro1...> Please note that participants must be at least 13
> years of age and this outing is limited to 15 people.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, November 10*
>
> *Millenium Park, Boston *
>
> *300 Gardner Street, Boston
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/300+Gardner+Street,+Boston?entry=gmail&source=g> > 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored
> with the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place:
> Meet in the parking lot nearest the canoe launch. Once you arrive at the
> park, turn left and then you will very soon see a small sign at the first
> left turn labelled Canoe Launch. Follow that road to the end of the
> parking lot. The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by
> emailing <cgeorge...> and copying <neil.calabro1...>
> Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this
> outing is limited to 30 people.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, November 24*
>
> *Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Winthrop *
>
> *120 Banks Street, Winthrop 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored with
> the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place:
> Belle Isle Marsh is accessible by the Blue Line at the Suffolk Downs stop
> and has a large parking lot. Meet in the main parking lot by the bird
> feeders. The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by
> emailing <cgeorge...> and copying <neil.calabro1...>
> Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this
> outing is limited to 30 people.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, December 8*
>
> *Squantum Point Park, Quincy *
>
> *MWRA Haul Road, Quincy 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored with
> the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place: We
> will park at the LEFT side entrance of the large parking lot off of MWRA
> Haul Rd. Do not be concerned if parts of the lot are closed with orange
> cones, the police frequently use the parking lot for training exercises.
> The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by emailing
> <cgeorge...> and copying <neil.calabro1...> Please note
> that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this outing is
> limited to 30 people.
>
>
>
> *Sunday, December 22*
>
> *Millenium Park, Boston *
>
> *300 Gardner Street, Boston
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/300+Gardner+Street,+Boston?entry=gmail&source=g> > 8:00 AM*
>
> Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban
> habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and
> rare birds. A Boston Nature Center naturalist will help us find and
> identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all
> levels will enjoy these guided walks; beginning birders are encouraged to
> come! The trails are flat and easy to walk. This walk is co-sponsored
> with the Boston Nature center and the Brookline Bird Club. Meeting Place:
> Meet in the parking lot nearest the canoe launch. Once you arrive at the
> park, turn left and then you will very soon see a small sign at the first
> left turn labelled Canoe Launch. Follow that road to the end of the
> parking lot. The walk is free but all participants must pre-register by
> emailing <cgeorge...> and copying <neil.calabro1...>
> Please note that participants must be at least 13 years of age and this
> outing is limited to 30 people.
>
>
>
> If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Alan
> Ankers, Renee LaFontaine 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
>
>
>
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