Date: 5/7/26 6:08 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trips Saturday, Monday and beyond
Fellow MBC members,
We have an early evening walk on Saturday at Horn Pond in Woburn and a walk
on Monday at Brooks estate in Medford. Please do keep an eye on the
listserv for trip updates, as we seem to be entering an unsettled weather
pattern over the next week, which can be great for bringing in migrants but
at times not so great for birding in the rain.
We continue to load in some of trips throughout May and into early June
including a few trips that are a bit further away in distance but that
offer opportunities for our MBC members.
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.
Let's look for spring migrants such as Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet, and warblers. A focus of this walk will be the power lines in
search of Prairie Warbler, Field Sparrow, Eastern Towhee. Please note this
path is steeper and contains some rocky terrain so wear appropriate
footwear.Meet at the Sturgis Street Entrance 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Diana
Fruguglietti <diana.fru...>
*Monday, May 11*
*Brooks Estate, Medford*
*Audrey Stanwood, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM*
Please join us as we explore the Brooks Estate, a hidden urban oasis, for
spring migrants. Migration is in full swing now and we will see many
songbird species who travel through the northeast in search of food and
ultimately the perfect bird mate. Co sponsored with Medford-Brooks Estate
Land Trust. Meeting location: 255-277 Grove Street (Brooks Estate Path on
Google Maps), meet at the metal green gate. Parking is limited so please
park on nearby side streets or refer to www.brooksestate.org for parking
suggestions. Please do not park in adjacent Oak Grove Cemetery. 7:30 AM -
9:00 AM Audrey Stanwood <audreyst...>
*Thursday, May 14*
*Spring Migration at Mount Auburn Cemetery*
*John Edmondson 6:15 AM – 8:15 AM*
Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge and Watertown is one of the best local
spots to experience spring migration & this is the time of year to begin to
experience that migration. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet
in front of the Story Chapel on Central Ave, across from the Asa Gray
Garden (Lawn Ave circle). 6:15 AM - 8:15 AM John Edmondson
<johnhedmondson...>
*Friday, May 15*
*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. Co-sponsored 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...>
*Sunday, May 17*
*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.
*Tuesday, May 19*
*Federated Woman’s State Forest, Petersham *
*John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM *Join us as we explore this Quabbin
Region spot for several species of warblers, thrushes, and other central
Mass woods surprises. We’ll drive to multiple stops along the paved road
followed by a hike of more than 2 miles on a hilly trail to the top of
Soapstone Hill for different species. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird
Club. Registration in advance requested for organizing purposes. Email the
leader please. 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM. John Edmondson <johnhedmondson...>
*Friday, May 22*
*Spring Migration at Mount Auburn Cemetery*
*John Edmondson 6:15 AM – 8:15 AM*
Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge and Watertown is one of the best local
spots to experience spring migration & this is the time of year to begin to
experience that migration. Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet
in front of the Story Chapel on Central Ave, across from the Asa Gray
Garden (Lawn Ave circle). 6:15 AM - 8:15 AM John Edmondson
<johnhedmondson...>
*Sunday, May 24*
*Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord*
*Jason Forbes 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM*
Join us as we look for Marsh birds with rails and Least Bittern our main
targets. Note that an entrance fee or pass (America the Beautiful or Duck
Stamp) is required. Meet at the Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road (off
Route 62) in Concord. 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Jason Forbes
*<jason...>* <jason...>
*Saturday, May 30*
*Dunback Meadow, Lexington *
*Cliff Cook 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM*
Join us we target late migrants including Mourning Warbler and flycatchers.
Be prepared to walk three to five miles. Co-sponsored with the Brookline
Bird Club. Meet at the tennis court parking near the Clark Middle School on
Stedman Road in Lexington. 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Cliff Cook <ccook13...>
*Sunday, June 7*
*Martin Burns WMA, Newbury Orchard Street Entrance *
*Linda Ferraresso 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM *
We will walk on fairly level gravel roads for 3 miles looking for breeding
birds including Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler.
Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. No restroom facilities. Meet at
the Orchard Street entrance in Newbury. Linda Ferraresso 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
<tattler1...>
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.
