Date: 3/11/26 10:46 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park in Burlington last night
Fellow MBC members,
Last night we had a wonderful walk at Mary Cummings Park in Burlington with
23 people joining the trip. Temperatures were in the high 60’s. We met at
6:45 PM and by 7:00 we heard our first peent calls. The Woodcocks did NOT
disappoint. We were lucky enough to have at least 4 separate individuals
visible on the ground and I estimate 15 – 20 woodcocks, calling and / or
flying overhead. The peents and flyovers continued as we made our way out
of the fields around 7:30 PM.
If you have not 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.
As a reminder we are planning for a Woodcock walk next week, Tuesday March
17.
Hope to see some of you there.
- Paul Ippolito, Woburn
*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.
