Date: 4/11/25 5:41 am From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] Saturday MBC trip postponed , trip added for Monday
There was a copy paste error for Mondays walk, the 14th. It says Brooks
Estate in the title but it's Horn Pond.
Hope to see you then.
Diana Fruguglietti
Woburn
On Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:15 AM Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
wrote:
> Fellow MBC members,
>
> Based on the weather forecast, I am going to reschedule my Horn Pond trip
> to *NEXT Saturday*.
>
>
>
> We have added another trip to Horn Pond on Monday that will focus on a
> less traveled section of the Pond. 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
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/109+Skillings+Road?entry=gmail&source=g> > 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.
>
> *Monday April 14*
>
> *Brooks Estate, Medford*
>
> *Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
>
> Join us as we search a different patch of Horn Pond 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 Sturgis Street entrance 8:00 – 10:00 AM Diana
> Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
>
>
>
> *Saturday, April 19*
>
> *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 <paulippolito295...>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, April 20*
>
> *Arlington Reservoir *
>
>
> *John Edmondson 7:00 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
> <johnhedmondson...>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Sunday, April 27*
>
> *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 <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
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/100+Salem+Turnpike+(Rte+107),%0D%0ASaugus?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> 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 >
> 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.
>
>
>
> *Tuesday, April 29*
>
> *6:30 PM Social Time, 7:00 Meeting Start *
>
> *A practical guide to restoring pollinator-generated biodiversity (and why
> it matters)*
>
> *Robert J. Gegear** – Jenks Center, Winchester*
>
> Please join the Menotomy Bird Club on Tuesday, April 29th @ 7:00 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 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.
>
>
>
> *Thursday, May 1*
>
> *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
> 43 Lockeland Road and the auxiliary fire station. 8:00 - 10:00 AM Lisa
> Craig <lisa.t.craig...>
>
> 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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