Date: 11/5/26 4:53 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trips this weekend
Fellow MBC members,
We have another in a series of trips to Bear Creek Sanctuary in Saugus on
Sunday. As noted by John Edmondson the trip to Arlington Reservoir has
been rescheduled to next Sunday the 15th due to the projected inclement
weather.
Looking a bit further ahead? Our next meeting will be on Birding in
Ecuador, Monday November 23rd at the Woburn Public Library.
November typically brings in some rarities and 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, November 8*
*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.
*Sunday, November 15*
*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...>
*Monday, November 23*
*6:30 PM Social Time, 7:00 PM Meeting Start *
*Across the Andes: Birding in Ecuador. A Photo tour with David Swain*
*David Swain **– Woburn Public Library - 45 Pleasant Street*
Please join the Menotomy Bird Club on Monday, November 23rd @ 7:00 PM at
the Woburn public Library as we welcome David Swain who will present an
overview of birding routes and areas, primarily in Northern Ecuador, and
photos of some of the special birds from the Amazon to the coast, including
a bit of the Galapagos. The small country of Ecuador boasts the highest
biodiversity and longest bird list by size of any country on the planet.
Only Colombia, Peru, and Brazil have more birds, yet its compact size and
unique geography make Ecuador an ideal destination for a birding trip to
the Neotropics. The growth of the Andes mountains was the major factor in
species diversification, and in Ecuador the Andes forms a relatively narrow
range that can be traversed in the course of a day. To the west lies the
ultra-humid Chocó bio-region with many endemics, and to the east the Amazon
basin, where Ecuador shares many species with it three neighbors. On both
slopes of the Andes are perhaps the world’s best places to see
hummingbirds, tanagers, skulking antbirds and woodcreepers, and of course,
world-famous feeding stations for antpittas.
David Swain is Professor of English at Southern New Hampshire University in
Manchester, NH, where he has also taught Field Ornithology for ten years.
He lives in Concord, MA, and compiles the Concord Christmas Bird Count and
maintains the local historical checklist. He speaks fluent Spanish, loves
sub-oscines, and gets to the Neotropics whenever possible.
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...>, 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.
