Date: 3/18/26 1:36 pm From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Woodcocks at Mary Cummings Park last night and weekend MBC trips
Fellow MBC members,
Last night the Woodcocks did NOT disappoint at Mary Cummings Park in
Burlington. It was certainly chilly - what a difference a week makes - but
28 birders joined us for the display. We were lucky enough to have at
least 2 different individuals visible on the ground and I estimate 15 – 20
woodcocks, calling and / or flying overhead. Activity started around 7:10
PM, the peents and flyovers continued as we made our way out of the fields
around 7:45 PM.
This weekend we have walks on Sunday at both Arlington Reservoir and
another in a series of walks at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus.
*Sunday, March 22*
*Arlington Reservoir *
*John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM *We'll circle the reservoir looking for
late winter lingerers and early migrants, then enter the adjoining
Lexington Community Farm for a while (hoping for some added variety). This
is a fairly short walk on easy paths. If you arrive late, you can find us
by heading around until you catch up (we should be obvious). Easy to leave
early too if you like. Cosponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet in
the parking lot adjacent to the reservoir off Lowell Street in Arlington.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. John Edmondson <johnhedmondson...>
*Sunday, March 22*
*Bear Creek Sanctuary, Saugus *
*Soheil Zendeh 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM*
Here are details for attending the walk at this property:
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.
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.
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.
Bear Creek Sanctuary access is via the WINWaste plant, 100 Salem Turnpike
(Rte 107), Saugus. 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: http://tinyurl.com/326v87d..
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.
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.
