Date: 3/9/26 2:53 pm From: Mark Hibberd <markghibberd...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] Woodcock walk tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 10 - Burlington
Thanks Paul
Likely i will join one of these not sure which yet while the terrain update
is valuable
Cheers
Mark
On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...>
wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
> Paul Ippolito
> Woburn
>
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