Date: 12/23/25 1:53 pm From: Mark Hibberd <markghibberd...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Re: New Years Day Party at Bear Creek Santuary, Saugus: Jan 1, 2026 at 9 am
Yes, and Logan get them regularly- go figure!
M
On Tue, Dec 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM Soheil Zendeh <sohzendeh...> wrote:
> Thanks Mark.
>
> In past years we had as many as 4 different SNOW at Bear Creek. That was
> in an exceptionally owly year. But ones and twos every other year. It’s now
> been 4 - 5 years since a SNOW sighting there. And I have no theory as to
> why not. There has been one at Winthrop Beach already. Last year there was
> one sighted at Point of Pines, Revere. For some reason none at BC. It could
> be that the presence of coyotes is discouraging to the Snowies — but why
> not to Shorties? Ah, the mysteries…
>
> Soheil Zendeh
>
> On Dec 23, 2025, at 3:30 PM, Mark Hibberd <markghibberd...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Thanks Soheil
> It’s interesting that we don't seem to see Snowy owls though you often
> have shorties
> Is that just my sampling error or do we not see them for a reason?
>
> I may miss the party as we already have a family birthday party scheduled
>
> Merry Christmas
> Mark
>
> On Tue, Dec 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM Soheil Zendeh <sohzendeh...> wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>>
>>
>> The next walk at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus is on Thursday, January
>> 1, at 9 am. Don't miss the party! Details below.
>>
>>
>> Cammy Kaynor kindly provided the checklist for the December 21 walk:
>>
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S289560523 >>
>>
>> Here are details for attending the walk at this property on January 1:
>>
>>
>>
>> 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...> 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
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/100+Salem+Turnpike+(Rte+107),+Saugus?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.
>>
>>
>> *Soheil ZendehLittleton, MA 01460*
>>
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