Date: 5/2/24 2:16 pm From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trip Friday @ Horn Pond, this weekend and beyond
Fellow MBC members,
The Menotomy Bird Club has a trip coming up tomorrow, Friday at Horn Pond
as well as trips into this weekend and beyond. Do however continue to look
at the weekly e-mails as we continually add trips based upon what is being
seen, weather and availability of our leaders.
Spring migration is ramping up 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.
*Friday, May 3*
*Horn Pond, Woburn*
*Diana Fruguglietti & Cassandra DeQuevedo 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM*
Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation
area. With migration upon us, we will be searching for migrating warblers
and resident birds such as Orchard Orioles, Swallows, Eastern Phoebes,
Warbling Vireos, and Yellow Warblers. This trip will focus on the less
traveled George Olsen Trail, which increases possibilities for Scarlet
Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Field Sparrow and Prairie Warblers. Parts of
the walk have uneven terrain; muddy areas are possible. Meet at the Sturgis
Street entrance 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM Diana Fruguglietti <diana.fru...> &
Cassandra DeQuevedo <Cassandradq...>
*Saturday, May 4*
*Horn Pond, Woburn*
*Pranjal Mather 9:00 AM – Noon*
Join us as we explore the varied habitat of the Horn Pond Conservation
area. With migration upon us, we will be searching for migrating warblers
and resident birds such as Orchard Orioles, Swallows, Eastern Phoebes,
Warbling Vireos, and Yellow Warblers. Parts of the walk have uneven
terrain; muddy areas are possible. Meet at the Sturgis Street entrance 9:00
AM - Noon Pranjal Mathur <mathurpranjal...>
*Sunday, May 5*
*Foss Farm, Carlisle*
*Alan Ankers 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM*
We’ll look for early migrants such as sparrows, swallows, raptors and the
first of the warblers in the community gardens and farm fields, including
the old piggery that is now part of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
Co-sponsored by the Carlisle Conservation Foundation. Meet at Foss Farm
parking lot, just west of the bridge over the Concord River on route 225.
7:00-10:00 AM Alan Ankers <alankers...>
*Sunday May 5*
*Brooks Estate, Medford*
*Audrey Stanwood & Renee LaFontaine 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM*
Join us as we explore the Brooks Estate, a hidden urban oasis, for early
spring migrants. The first week of May can be full of early avian "scouts"
who seem to arrive before the larger groups of migrants. Co-sponsored by
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. 7:30-9:00 AM Audrey Stanwood
<audreyst...> and Renee LaFontaine <dacooper...>
*Tuesday May 7*
*Greenwood Park, Stoneham*
*Linda Ireland 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM*
Join us as we explore the trails of Greenwood Park in search of spring
migrants and local breeding birds that have begun to arrive. Along the
way, we will take time to admire the diverse botany in the area. The
trails in some locations have uneven terrain or a bit steep so a walking
stick may be of benefit. Meet at Greenwood Park across from Stone Zoo,
Stoneham. 9:00 – 10:30 AM Linda Ireland <lsireland...>
*Friday May 10*
*Mary Cummings Park, Burlington*
*John Keeley 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM*
Join us as we explore Mary Cummings Park for spring migrants and local
breeding birds as the peak of the spring migration will be underway and new
birds will be arriving every day. Meet at the Ballfield Parking Lot on
Blanchard Road. 7:30-9:30 AM John Keeley <kestrel2009...>
If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Alan Ankers,
Renee LaFontaine 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.
