Date: 3/9/26 2:41 pm From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Woodcock walk tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 10 - Burlington
Fellow MBC members,
As a reminder we are planning for a Woodcock walk tomorrow night, Tuesday
March 10 and again next Tuesday night.
If you have not had a chance to experience an American Woodcock display it
feels magical because it happens at dusk in early spring, when the male’s
quirky “peent” call breaks the quiet and he suddenly spirals high into the
darkening sky with musical wing sounds. The hidden, well-camouflaged bird
then zigzags silently back down to the ground, creating a brief twilight
performance that feels mysterious.
I stopped by this evening on my way home to verify the fields are in decent
shape. As you can imagine the majority of the snow has melted and I would
expect 99% to be gone by tomorrow evening. The paths are wet and muddy so
please have appropriate footwear – I walked 50% of the way in dress shoes
tonight and it was not my best decision.
Hope to see some of you there.
- Paul Ippolito, Woburn
*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.
