Date: 4/3/25 9:25 am From: 'Alan Ankers' via Arlington Birds <arlingtonbirds...> Subject: RE: [Arlington Birds] MBC trips Friday and this weekend
All,
In addition to my bird walk on Saturday, the Carlisle Conservation Foundation also has a Vernal Pool walk on Sunay, led by Bryan Windmiller. 10:30 AM, Greenough Land (parking lot opposite 811 Maple Street).
Alan Ankers
Carlisle, MA
From: <arlingtonbirds...> <arlingtonbirds...> On Behalf Of Paul Ippolito
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 7:39 AM
To: Arlington Birds <arlingtonbirds...>
Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC trips Friday and this weekend
Fellow MBC members,
We have a series of walks this week starting on tomorrow Friday at Horn Pond in Woburn (please note the meeting location is the Lake Avenue parking lot), Saturday at Greenough Land in Carlisle, and another in a series of trips to Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus. 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.
To help you plan ahead, our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 29th @ 7:00 PM at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road in Winchester as we will have Robert J. Gegear an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at UMass Dartmouth presenting - More than just the buzz: A practical guide to restoring pollinator-generated biodiversity (and why it matters)
Plant-pollinator diversity is declining at an alarming rate across New England, pushing many species to the brink of local extinction unless urgent conservation measures are implemented. In this talk, Robert will discuss using species-level ecological data to vastly improve recommended plant lists aimed at restoring bumblebee and butterfly diversity on degraded landscapes including how ‘Beecologist’ citizen scientists have used data-driven conservation approach to successfully restore pollination diversity ranging from home gardens to multi-acre conservation lands. Doors open at 6:30 for set up and social time and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM.
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.
Friday, April 4
Horn Pond, Woburn
Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Let's look for early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and Yellow-rumped. Meet at the Lake Avenue parking lot 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti <mailto:<diana.fru...> <diana.fru...>
Saturday, April 5
Greenough Land, Carlisle
Alan Ankers 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Visit one of Carlisle’s lesser-known Conservation Lands to look for lingering winter visitors and earlier migrants. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at the parking lot opposite 811 Maple Street. 7:30-10:00 AM Alan Ankers <mailto:<alankers...> <alankers...>
Sunday, April 6
Bear Creek Sanctuary, Saugus
Soheil Zendeh 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Here are details for attending walks at this property:
Bear Creek is an upland wildlife sanctuary built on the Wheelabrator (formerly RESCO) landfill at the northern end of Rumney Marsh in Saugus and Revere. Access information is below. Wear good 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.
Wheelabrator 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 <mailto:<s2ary39...> <s2ary39...> know you're coming so we can have a head count.
Bear Creek Sanctuary access is via the Wheelabrator 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>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. Note that, due to recent security concerns, the gate to the plant parking lot may be shut if you arrive early. Please pull off to a safe place and wait -- someone will be along to let us in.
Wednesday April 9
Brooks Estate, Medford
Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 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. 8:00 – 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti <mailto:<diana.fru...> <diana.fru...>
Saturday, April 12
Horn Pond, Woburn
Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation area. We will be searching for early spring migrants such as Tree Swallow, Eastern Phoebes, Pine, as well as Palm and Yellow-rumped warblers, and lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal, and early warblers. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Paul Ippolito <mailto:<paulippolito295...> <paulippolito295...>
Sunday, April 20
Arlington Reservoir
John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 10:00 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 - 11:00 AM. John Edmondson <mailto:<johnhedmondson...> <johnhedmondson...>
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.
