Date: 9/19/25 11:07 am From: Mary Rowe <merrowe863...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trips this week starting Tuesday
Hi All!
I bought a spotting scope last fall and am embarrassed to admit that I’ve
never opened the box.
I would like to donate it to an organization where it will be used.
Any suggestions?
Thank you for your help.
Mary Ellen Rowe
On Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
wrote:
> Fellow MBC members,
>
> We have a series of walks this week starting on Tuesday at Horn Pond in
> Woburn as well as a look ahead of some upcoming trips in April. 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.
>
> *Tuesday, April 1*
>
> *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 Sturgis Street Entrance 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana
> Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
>
>
>
> *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 <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 <alankers...>
>
>
>
> *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
> <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 Plam 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 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
> <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.
>
>
>
> Paul Ippolito
> Woburn
>
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