Date: 11/17/25 12:28 pm From: <sohzendeh...> Subject: [MASSBIRD] 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 1˝ 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.
