Date: 2/19/26 4:11 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC walk this Saturday - weather pending
Fellow MBC members,
This coming Saturday there is a bird walk along the Charles River in
Waltham. Do note that our leader will be watching the potential for weather
Friday into Saturday.
*Saturday, February 21*
*Charles River Waltham*
*Emily Szczypek 10:00 AM - NOON*
Join us for a 1.5 mile walk on paved paths. We hope to see diving ducks
such as Bufflehead, Common and Hooded Mergansers, Ring Neck Ducks. We will
look and listen for perching birds too. Bald Eagle, Golden Crowned Kinglet
are a couple of possibilities. Cosponored with Waltham Land Trust and
Brookline Bird Club. Trip cancelled in case of rain or snow. Meet at the
entrance to the Riverwalk at Shaw’s Supermarket on River St. in
Waltham.10:00 AM – Noon Emily Szczypek <plover08...>
Looking a bit further ahead?
The Menotomy Bird Club will be hosting evening woodcock walks in March.
*Tuesday, March 10*
*Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park*
*Paul Ippolito 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM*
Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the
American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for
about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the
Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field) use 25
Blanchard Road to find this parking lot via GPS. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Paul
Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
*Tuesday, March 17*
*Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park*
*Paul Ippolito 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM*
Join us at sunset as we listen and look for the mating sky dance of the
American Woodcock. Activity should begin around 7:00 p.m. and last for
about an hour - flashlight recommended; please no dogs. Meet at the
Trustees Picnic Area near the Airplane Field (NOT the Soccer Field) use 25
Blanchard Road to find this parking lot via GPS. 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Paul
Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Diana
Fruguglietti <Diana.fru...> 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.
