Date: 4/3/26 4:14 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trip Saturday, Next Week, & Beyond
Fellow MBC members,
This weekend we have walk at Greenough Land in Carlisle on Saturday as well
as walks during the week next week on Wednesday and Friday at Horn Pond in
Woburn.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 21 as we will have Alyssa Giaquinto the
founder and director of Giaquinto Wildlife Center, a family-run nonprofit
wildlife rehabilitation and education organization based in Massachusetts
presenting - on wildlife rehabilitation and how we can coexist with native
wildlife here in Massachusetts.
To help you plan, we have included trips through April.
Do, however, continue to look at the weekly e-mails as we will be
continually adding trips based upon what is being seen, weather and
availability of our leaders.
Spring migration is happening now with some interesting observations being
posted throughout Massachusetts so keep exploring your local patches, *report
what you are seeing* and enjoy all that our area has to offer.
*Saturday, April 4*
*Greenough Land, Carlisle*
*Alan Ankers 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM*
Visit one of Carlisle’s lesser-known Conservation Lands to look for
lingering winter visitors and
earlier migrants. Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation.
Meet at the parking lot opposite 811 Maple Street. 7:30-10:00 AM Alan
Ankers <alankers...>
*Wednesday, April 8*
*Horn Pond, Woburn*
*Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
Let's look for early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and
Yellow-rumped. Meet at the Sturgis Street Entrance 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana
Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
*Friday, April 10*
*Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn*
*Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
Let's look for early spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet, Field Sparrow and early warblers such as Palm, Pine and
Yellow-rumped. Meet at the Lake Avenue parking lot 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Diana
Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
*Saturday, April 11*
*Horn Pond, Woburn*
Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation
area. We will be searching for early spring migrants such as Tree Swallow,
Eastern Phoebes, as well as Pine, Palm and Yellow-rumped warblers, and
lingering ducks such as Northern Shoveler and Green-winged teal. Meet at
the Sturgis Street entrance 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Paul Ippolito
<paulippolito295...>
*Sunday, April 12*
*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.
*Wednesday, April 15*
*Brooks Estate, Medford*
*Diana Fruguglietti 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM*
Join us as we search for early spring migrants - particularly Pine, Palm,
and Yellow-rumped Warblers, but there may also be phoebes, several
sparrows, kinglets and thrushes. Or, let's find a surprise. Meet at the
entrance at 266 Grove St. entrance (255-277 Grove Street) 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Diana Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
*Sunday, April 19*
*Arlington Reservoir *
*John Edmondson 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM *We'll circle the reservoir looking for
early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. This is a fairly
short walk in distance 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 off Lowell St, Arlington directly across the street from
Westmoreland Avenue.. 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. John Edmondson
<johnhedmondson...>
*Tuesday, April 21*
*Mary Cummings Park, Burlington*
*Diana Fruguglietti 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM*
Join us as we explore Mary Cummings Park for early spring migrants and
local breeding birds. Meet at the soccer field parking lot on Blanchard
Road, Burlington, across from 10 Blanchard Road. 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Diana
Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
*Tuesday, April 21*
*6:30 PM Social Time, 7:00 Meeting Start *
*Wildlife Rehabilitation & How We Can Coexist with Native Wildlife here in
Massachusetts Alyssa Giaquinto **– Jenks Center, Winchester*
Please join the Menotomy Bird Club on Tuesday, April 21st @ 7:00 PM at the
Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road in Winchester as we will have Alyssa
Giaquinto the founder and director of Giaquinto Wildlife Center, a
family-run nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization
based in Massachusetts presenting - on wildlife rehabilitation and how we
can coexist with native wildlife here in Massachusetts.
We’ll talk about what wildlife rehabilitation really looks like behind the
scenes, common reasons animals need help, and practical, everyday ways
people can peacefully share space with wildlife in their communities. The
presentation is educational, engaging, and designed to inspire compassion
and conservation while giving attendees real take-home knowledge. Alyssa is
a licensed wildlife rehabilitator through MassWildlife and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, as well as a state- and federally permitted wildlife
educator. She is passionate about conservation, community education, and
inspiring the next generation to protect native species. Alyssa is joined
during programs by her non-releasable educational ambassador barn owl,
Bella, who helps audiences of all ages connect with wildlife in a
meaningful and memorable way.
Doors open at 6:30 for set up and social time and the meeting starts
promptly at 7:00 PM.
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.
