Date: 10/24/26 9:44 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trips tomorrow, Sunday
Fellow MBC members,
As a reminder, tomorrow, Sunday, we have 2 walks. We have another in a
series of walks at Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus as well as one at the
Carlisle Cranberry Bog.
Looking a bit further ahead? Our next meeting will be on Birding in
Ecuador, Monday November 23rd at the Woburn Public Library as well as trips
on October 31 and November 7.
Fall migration is in full swing, November typically brings in some
rarities. Some interesting observations are being posted throughout
Massachusetts so keep exploring your local patches, *report what you are
seeing* and enjoy all that our area has to offer.
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.
*Sunday, October 25*
*Carlisle Cranberry Bog*
*Alan Ankers 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM*
We’ll search Carlisle’s Cranberry Bog area for newly-arrived winter
visitors and late fall migrants — waterbirds, raptors and songbirds.
Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at the Cranberry
Bog House, 750 Curve Street. 8:00 - 10:30 AM Alan Ankers
<alankers...>
*Sunday, October 25*
*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.
*Saturday, October 31*
*Spring Migration at Mount Auburn Cemetery*
*John Edmondson 8:10 AM – 11:00 AM*
Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge and Watertown is one of the best local
spots to experience migration. Late fall is often a time of year for fall
lingerers, early winter arrivals, and a surprise or two. Join us for a
2-mile walk around Mount Auburn over rolling terrain. Restrooms available.
Cosponsored with the Brookline Bird Club. Meet inside the front gate on
Mount Auburn Street. Gates open at 8 am and parking is available inside.
8:10 AM - 11:00 AM Cliff Cook <ccook13...>
*Saturday, November 7*
*Arlington Reservoir*
*John Edmondson 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
In the fall water levels are lowered creating good conditions for ducks and
shorebirds. Getting into late fall, we’ll look for interesting ducks and
perhaps lingering shorebirds. We’ll also check the gardens for remaining
fall migrants. Cosponsored by the Arlington Open Space Committee and
Arlington Reservoir Committee, and Brookline Bird Club. For late arrivers,
this time we’ll circle the reservoir in the clockwise direction looking for
interesting ducks first. Note that the reservoir area is a public park and
people walk dogs here frequently. Meet in the parking lot off Lowell St. in
Arlington, directly across from Westmoreland Ave. Cosponsored with
Brookline Bird Club. 8:00 - 10:00 AM John Edmondson <Johnhedmondson...>
If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Diana
Fruguglietti <Diana.fru...>, Cindy Morrison <Cklmorrison...>
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.
