Date: 12/23/25 1:30 pm From: Mark Hibberd <markghibberd...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Re: New Years Day Party at Bear Creek Santuary, Saugus: Jan 1, 2026 at 9 am
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,
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>
> The next walk at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus is on Thursday, January
> 1, at 9 am. Don't miss the party! Details below.
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>
> 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:
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> 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.
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>
>
> 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.
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>
>
> 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.
>
>
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> 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:
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> http://tinyurl.com/326v87d.
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> 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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