Upcoming Trips
Members: consult the hard-copy bulletin (the blue book) for additional trips not listed here.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY TRIPS
Trip leaders at MAC must be able to park. Trip participants are kindly asked to leave the first parking space in front of the medical office building free for the leader. Just west of the cemetery is free on-street parking on side streets off Mt. Auburn St. and Belmont St. (e.g., Francis St.) with a short walk or ride on bus 71 or 73 to the cemetery gate. See details. The BBC does not endorse use of the Star Market parking lot; towing is possible.
Introducing Birding 101
The Brookline Bird Club is proud to present Birding 101, a selection of trips geared especially to beginning birders. In this bulletin you will see several trips with the "Birding 101" logo that will focus on the basics of birding while visiting a well-known site. These trips are open to all, but are ideal if you are a beginner or have a nonbirding friend (or "pre-birder") who might like to come along and see what it's all about. That's how most of us got started! Look for these trips in future bulletins as well. If you have a suggestion for a good spot for a beginners' walk, please contact the field trip coordinator.
Introducing Limited Mobility Walks
The BBC is pleased to announce a selection of trips for those with limited mobility. These trips are offered for, but not limited to, those who are only able to walk short distances at a slow pace on easy trails. Look for the logo next to trips of this kind.
Sunday, April 1
Blue Hills. Morning.
This trip consists of several short (1-mile) hikes, the first of which is rather steep. We will look for Turkey Vulture, Pileated Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, and just-arriving Eastern Phoebe and Pine Warbler. Meeting place: Small parking lot on Chickatawbut Road in Milton just east of Randolph Ave. (Rt. 28). 8:00 a.m.
Steve Olanoff (781) 326-6585
Saturday, April 7
Crooked Pond (Bald Hill Reservation) to Plum Island. Morning to Early Afternoon.
We will listen for the song of Winter Wren and other special birds as we walk a relatively flat, but often wet, trail 1⁄2 mile into this beautiful wooded area. Then we will continue to Plum Island. Meeting place: Main entrance to Crooked Pond on Middleton Road, Boxford. 7:00 a.m.
William Drummond (978) 975-1167
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord. Morning.
This is an easy walk in search of early spring migrants such as Wood Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Eastern Phoebe, Tree Swallow, and Rusty Blackbird. Meeting place: Refuge parking lot on Monsen Road (off Rt. 62). 8:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center, Chelmsford (978) 866-7391
Saturday, April 14
Nahant. Morning.
The main focus will be birds and their behaviors, but buds, bugs, and beginning birders will be a boon! Co-sponsored by the Nahant Open Space Committee. Meeting place: Short Beach Parking Lot, Ward Rd. (first left off Castle Rd.), Nahant 8:00 a.m.
Linda Pivacek (781) 581-1114
Sunday, April 15
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge and Vicinity. Morning.
We will begin this easy walk on trails at Oxbow and then later proceed to Bolton Flats, if access is not prevented by flooding, or to the Nashua River Greenway off Rt. 70 in Lancaster. Hiking shoes and waterproof boots for Bolton Flats are strongly recommended. Trip will be canceled in the event of steady rain. Meeting place: Parking area near the refuge gate at the end of Still River Depot Road, off Rt. 110, Harvard. 8:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center, Chelmsford (978) 866-7391
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport. Morning.
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored State Park and The Trustees of Reservations. From Rt. 128 (Exit 9), take Rt. 127 north (Eastern Ave.) toward Rockport, 3 mi. At 5-way intersection, turn left onto Railroad Ave. (remains Rt. 127) and follow for 2.4 mi. Turn right onto Gott Ave. Entrance is opposite the state park's parking lot. Meeting place: Parking lot. 8:00 a.m.
Peter Van Demark (978) 546-2402
Wednesday, April 18
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615 and Larry O'Bryan (781) 648-1663
Great Meadows NWR, Concord, and Nine-Acre Corner. Morning.
We will walk easy trails looking for residents and early migrants. Take Rt. 62 to Monsen Road in Concord. We'll move on from there to Nine-Acre Corner by possible extension to Drumlin Farm. Meeting place: Refuge parking lot off Monsen Road. 7:30 a.m.
Clayton Swanson (781)274-6858
Thursday, April 19
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon. Morning.
We'll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let's find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 6:30 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Friday, April 20
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Saturday, April 21
Westport. All Day.
This area of southeastern Massachusetts will often have several early spring migrants as well as some southern strays that over- shoot their destination. The Ospreys will be back and will be very active at the nest sites. Carolina Wrens will be singing at almost every corner. Contact leader for meeting time and place.
Bob Stymeist, Arlington
Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Morning.
A 90-minute walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the arboretum website for directions or to download a checklist of birds. Meeting place: Inside the main gate off the Arborway (parking along the Arborway). 8:00 a.m.
Bob Mayer (617) 983-3330 and Marc Devokaitis (617)384-5209
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard. Morning.
We will be looking for local residents and early arrivals, including Eastern Towhee, Blue-winged Warbler, Pine Warbler, Chipping Sparrow, Wood Thrush, Veery, Blue-headed Vireo, and Wild Turkey. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods with some steep sections. Meeting place: Top parking lot at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. For directions, visit the Fruitlands website. 6:30 a.m.
Pat White (978) 456-8127
Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle. Morning.
We will bird easy trails through the state park. Meeting place: Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle. Take Rt. 225 to the rotary in Carlisle Center. At the rotary, take Lowell St. north about 2 miles to North Rd. and then right 1/3 mile to the main parking lot. NOTE: There is a $2 parking fee per vehicle unless you have a state park pass. 7:00 a.m.
D'Ann & Tom Brownrigg, Carlisle (978) 369-5609
Sunday, April 22
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. Morning.
Join the Friends of Assabet River NWR for a birding and interpretive walk on this refuge. Be prepared to walk. Meeting place: Visitor's center parking lot at Assabet River NWR, entrance off Hudson Road in Sudbury, about 2.7 miles west of Rt. 27 and just east of the Stow line. 7:00 a.m.
David Lange, Concord (978) 287-0781
Suffolk County. All Day.
Visit a variety of habitats and discover the diversity of urban wild and not-so-wild green spots. Contact leader for more details.
Bob Stymeist, Arlington
Monday, April 23
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Sylvia Martin, Waltham (781) 373-5496
Tuesday, April 24
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Soheil Zendeh (781) 863-2392
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon. Morning.
We'll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let's find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 6:30 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Wednesday, April 25
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Thursday, April 26
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454
Friday, April 27
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Larry O'Bryan (781) 648-1663
Wayland. Morning.
We will bird Pelham Island Road, Heard Pond, Heard Conservation Area, and Griscom Woods. Meeting place: Whole Foods, 317 Boston Post Road, Wayland (located 1/4 of a mile west of the Rt. 20/Rt. 27 intersection). 7:00 a.m.
Glenn Long, Natick (508) 653-1412
Saturday, April 28
Crooked Pond (Bald Hill Reservation) to Plum Island. Morning to Early Afternoon.
We will listen for the song of the Winter Wren and other spe- cial birds as we walk a relatively flat but often wet trail 1⁄2 mile into this beautiful wooded area. Then we will continue to Plum Island. Meeting place: Main entrance to Crooked Pond on Middleton Road, Boxford. 7:00 a.m.
William Drummond (978) 975-1167
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Jason Forbes, Waltham (781) 894-6119
Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Morning.
A 90-minute walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the arboretum website for directions or to download a checklist of birds. Meeting place: Walter Street/Peters Hill gate. 8:00 a.m.
Bob Mayer (617) 983-3330 and Marc Devokaitis (617)384-5209
Sunday, April 29
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, Sudbury. Morning.
Join the Friends of Assabet River NWR for a birding and interpretive walk on this refuge. Be prepared to walk. Meeting place: Visitor's center parking lot at Assabet River NWR, entrance off Hudson Road in Sudbury, about 2.7 miles west of route 27 and just east of the Stow line. 7:00 a.m.
David Lange, Concord (978 )287-0781
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Naeem Yusuff (617) 308-2588
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. Morning.
Be prepared for a 3-mile walk focusing on spring songbird migration. Among our target birds will be Ruffed Grouse, Winter Wren, Louisiana Waterthrush, and a variety of warblers. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain. Please contact the leader the night before if the forecast is for inclement weather. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Main entrance, Free Street off Rt. 228, Hingham. We will meet in the parking lot across from the visitors' center. 6:30 a.m.
Eddie Giles, East Bridgewater (508) 378-3370
Manchester Early Migrant Walk. Evening.
This trip will be about 3 hours long and will visit two sites. Moderate walking on forest trails. Uneven terrain by possible muddy areas. Witness the evening flight of herons and egrets as they go to roost for the evening on Kettle Island. Meeting place: School Street at the Manchester/Essex Conservation Trust Property. This is just north of Exit 15 (Rt. 128) on School Street heading toward Essex. 5:00 p.m.
Susan Hedman, Gloucester (978) 281-1121
Monday, April 30
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Donald Wilkinson, Nahant (781) 593-4936
Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stoneham. Morning.
This is mostly easy walking on trails. There may be some wet spots. Rain cancels. Meeting place: Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, next to the big pumphouse on Spot Pond. 8:00 a.m.
Dana Jewell (781) 665-2756
Tuesday, May 1
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Chris Floyd, Lexington (781) 862-2841
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon. Morning.
We'll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let's find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 6:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Wednesday, May 2
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
David Hursh, Waltham (781) 790-1545
Boston Public Garden. Morning.
We will explore the four corners of the Boston Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime. Meeting place: The Charles Street entrance to the Public Garden (across from the Public Garden Garage). 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Thursday, May 3
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Larry O'Bryan (781) 648-1663
Friday, May 4
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Larry O'Bryan (781) 648-1663
Saturday, May 5
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. This trip will end at 8:30 and become a family walk from the main gate. Birders are welcome to continue for the second leg of the walk. 6:30 a.m.
David Hursh, Waltham (781) 790-1545
Family Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
This walk will start at 8:30; those who took part in the 6:30 walk may continue. Meet at the main cemetery gate for an introduction to birding for young families, children (accompanied by an adult), and novice birders. Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 8:30 a.m.
David Hursh, Waltham (781) 790-1545
Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Morning.
A 90-minute walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. See the arboretum website for directions or to download a checklist of birds. Meeting place: Inside the main gate off the Arborway (parking along the Arborway). 8:00 a.m.
Bob Mayer (617) 983-3330 and Marc Devokaitis (617) 384-5209
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Bike. Morning.
Turn off your engines and leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Meeting place: Parking lot #1 on the refuge. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m.
Laura de la Flor, Salem (978) 741-0897 and Mark Burns
Horn Pond, Woburn. Morning.
We will take a half-day walk, exploring the varied habitats of the Horn Pond Conservation Area. The walk will focus on and around the main pond, accompanying lagoons, and marsh areas in search of early migrants and local resident birds such as Gadwall, Field Sparrow, Eastern Phoebe, Belted Kingfisher, and Tree Sparrow. Parts of the walk have uneven terrain; muddy areas are possible. Co-sponsored by the Menotomy Bird Club and Woburn Residents Environmental Network (WREN). Meeting place: Sturgis St. entrance to Horn Pond. 7:30 a.m.
Paul Ippolito (781) 933-9063
South Shore Century Run. All day.
Meet at the main parking area of Wompatuck State Park at 4:00 a.m. for owls or 6:00 a.m. for the wimps! A medium-paced trip to key places on the South Shore to try to observe 100 species of migrants and residents while having fun.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Sunday, May 6
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Brooke Stevens, Cambridge (617) 491-7850
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Harvard. Morning.
We will walk about 3 miles on easy paths through woodland as we search for migrant and breeding songbirds. Trip will be canceled in the event of steady rain. Meeting place: Parking lot near the refuge gate at the end of Still River Depot Road (off Rt. 110), Harvard. 7:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center, Chelmsford (978) 866-7391
Newburyport and Vicinity. All Day.
We will do lots of slow walking in search of migrants. Meeting place: Newburyport District Courthouse, Rt. 1 traffic circle, Newburyport. 6:00 a.m.
Ida Giriunas, Reading (781) 944-5135, cell (781) 929-8772
Eastern Point, Gloucester, on foot. Morning.
An easy--but long (4-hour)--walk on the roads and grassy footpaths of this traditional warbler hot-spot. Meeting place: Parking lot at the small stone church on Farrington Rd., just past the Niles Beach parking area and the entrance to Eastern Point in Gloucester. 6:45 a.m.
Susan Hedman, Gloucester (978) 281-1121
Monday, May 7
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Tuesday, May 8
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Jim McCoy (978) 578-7076
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan. Morning.
We will explore the varied habitats of the Boston Nature Center for visiting spring migrants including warblers, thrushes, and other colorful songbirds at this "oasis" in the city. Meeting place: In front of the Conservation Center (a large yellow building sitting back from the road), 500 Walk Hill Street. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Mary Lou Kaufman (617) 325-5129
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon. Morning.
We'll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let's find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 6:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Wednesday, May 9
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
David Hursh, Waltham (781) 790-1545
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Morning.
Meeting place: Sanctuary parking lot at the end of Risley Road, Marblehead. 7:00 a.m.
Donald Wilkinson, Nahant (781) 593-4936
Boston Public Garden. Morning.
We will explore the four corners of the Boston Public Garden, where a surprising number of interesting migrants have found their way in the springtime. Meeting place: The Charles Street entrance to the Public Garden (across from the Public Garden Garage). 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Thursday, May 10
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Larry O'Bryan (781) 648-1663
Hammond Pond Reservation, Chestnut Hill. Morning.
We will bird the Hammond Pond area and then proceed to the adjacent Webster Conservation area and Houghton Gardens. Meeting place: DCR parking lot off Hammond Pond Parkway, just north of Rt. 9. MBTA: Green line, D train to Chestnut Hill stop, cross Hammond Road, and cross the Shaw's shopping center parking lot. 7:00 a.m.
Sylvia Martin, Waltham (781) 373-5496
Friday, May 11
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615 and Peter Vale (781) 245-5371
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Morning.
Meeting place: Sanctuary parking lot at the end of Risley Road, Marblehead. 6:00 a.m.
Karen Haley (781) 639-4559
Saturday, May 12
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. Be advised: All are welcome, whether doing Mass Audubon's Birdathon or not, but this trip is going wherever in the cemetery the Singing Birders Birdathon Team is going! 6:00 a.m. sharp for ca. 2 to 2.5 hours.
Sylvia Martin, Waltham (781) 373-5496
Newburyport and vicinity. Morning.
Meeting place: Parking lot #1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 7:00 a.m.
William Drummond (978) 975-1167
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard. Morning.
We will be looking for local residents and early nesters, including Eastern Towhee, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bluebird, Black-and-White Warbler, Pine Warbler, Chipping Sparrow, Veery, Bobolink, and Great Blue Heron. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods with some steep sections. Meeting place: Top parking lot at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 6:30 a.m. More on Fruitlands
Pat White (978) 456-8127
Sunday, May 13
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Jason Forbes, Waltham (781) 894-6119
Bussey Brook Meadow, Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Morning.
The Arboretum Park Conservancy and the BBC are sponsoring this 90-minute walk in the Bussey Brook area of the arboretum. The walk is suitable for beginning birders as well as those more experienced. Meeting place: South Street gate to the arboretum, on South Street, where there is limited parking. Also accessible from Forest Hills T Station path from Washington Street. 8:00 a.m.
Bob Mayer (617) 983-3330
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham. Morning.
Be prepared for a 3-mile walk focusing on spring songbird migration. Among our target birds will be Worm-eating Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Cerulean Warbler. Co-sponsored by the South Shore Bird Club. This trip will be canceled in the event of rain. Please contact the leader the night before if the forecast is for inclement weather. Meeting place: Main entrance, Free Street off Rt. 228, Hingham. We will meet in the parking lot across from the visitors' center. 6:00 a.m. The trip will end sometime mid- morning (10:30 a.m.).
Eddie Giles, East Bridgewater (508) 378-3370
Monday, May 14
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454 and Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Tuesday, May 15
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Chris Floyd, Lexington (781) 862-2841
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan. Morning.
We will explore the varied habitats of the Boston Nature Center for visiting spring migrants including warblers, thrushes, and other colorful songbirds at this "oasis" in the city. Meeting place: In front of the Conservation Center (a large yellow building sitting back from the road), 500 Walk Hill Street. 7:00 to 9:00.
Mary Lou Kaufman (617) 325-5129
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon. Morning.
We'll be looking and listening for migrants along the Billings Loop. Let's find what Glenn can hear! Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club. Meeting place: Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 6:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Wednesday, May 16
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
David Hursh, Waltham (781) 790-1545
Nahant. Morning.
We will visit the "Thicket" and other migration hotspots. Meeting place: Dunkin' Donuts at the end of the Nahant Causeway. 7:00 a.m.
Donald Wilkinson, Nahant (781) 593-4936
Thursday, May 17
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Naeem Yusuff (617) 308-2588
Charles River, Watertown. Morning.
We will walk the DCR path along the Charles searching for waterfowl, herons, and songbirds, going as far as Bridge St. before looping back. Meeting place: Entrance to the DCR trail in the Watertown Square MBTA bus yard. Look for the granite posts near the old mill building. 7:00 a.m.
Sylvia Martin, Waltham (781) 373-5496
Friday, May 18
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Linda Ferraresso (617) 926-3615
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Morning.
Meeting place: Sanctuary parking lot at the end of Risley Road, Marblehead. 6:00 a.m.
Karen Haley (781) 639-4559
Saturday, May 19
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 7:00 a.m.
Sabrina Hepburn (617) 515-7091
Freetown State Forest. Morning.
Freetown State Forest is a Mass Audubon Important Bird Area. Target species are Worm-eating, Hooded, and Canada Warblers and purple finch. Meeting place: the Mobil/Dunkin Donuts on Rt. 79 North, off exit 9 from Rt. 24 South, Assonet/Freetown. 6:30 a.m.
Lynn Abbey (774) 488-4096
Arnold Arboretum, Boston. Morning.
A 90-minute walk suitable for beginners as well as more experienced See the arboretum website for directions or to download a checklist of birds. Meeting place: Walter Street/Peters Hill Gate. 8:00 a.m.
Bob Mayer (617) 983-3330 and Marc Devokaitis (617) 384-5209
Sunday, May 20
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:30 a.m.
Naeem Yusuff (617) 308-2588
Plum Island. Morning.
The trip may extend into the early afternoon depending on the birding or if there is interest. Meeting place: Parking lot #1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. 7:00 a.m.
Jonathan Center, Chelmsford (978) 866-7391
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport. Morning.
Beginners encouraged. A two-hour walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Co-sponsored by Halibut Point State Park and The Trustees of Reservations. From Rt. 128 (Exit 9), take Rt. 127 north (Eastern Ave.) toward Rockport, 3 mi. At 5-way intersection, turn left onto Railroad Ave. (remains Rt. 127) and follow for 2.4 mi. Turn right onto Gott Ave. Entrance is opposite the state park's parking lot. Meeting place: Parking lot. 8:00 a.m.
Peter Van Demark (978) 546-2402
Monday, May 21
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454
Tuesday, May 22
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454
Boston Nature Center, Mattapan. Morning.
We will explore the varied habitats of the Boston Nature Center for visiting spring migrants including warblers, thrushes, and other colorful songbirds at this "oasis" in the city. Meeting place: In front of the Conservation Center (a large yellow building sitting back from the road), 500 Walk Hill Street. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Mary Lou Kaufman (617) 325-5129
Cold Spring Park, Newton. Morning.
This is an easy walk through mixed forest and open fields in search of resident and breeding birds. Swarms of fledgling nuthatches and titmice may be seen. Meeting place: Main entrance to the park on Beacon St., Newton, just west of the intersection with Walnut St. Turn left and follow the road to the end near the head of the exercise trail. 7:00 a.m.
Sylvia Martin, Waltham (781) 373-5496
Wednesday, May 23
Westport. All Day.
We will look for late migrants and hopefully find some of the unique birds that breed in this southeastern section of the state. Contact leader for meeting time and place.
Bob Stymeist, Arlington
Thursday, May 24
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Naeem Yusuff (617) 308-2588
Friday, May 25
Mount Auburn Cemetery. Morning.
Meeting place: Main entrance to the cemetery. 6:00 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454
Saturday, May 26
Falmouth and Mashpee. Morning.
We will walk in fields and woods and on the beach as we seek our target birds, Grasshopper Sparrow and Piping Plover. Co- sponsored by the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Meeting place: Nickelodeon Cinema on Rt. 151 between Rt. 28 and Old Barnstable Road, Falmouth. 7:00 a.m.
Bob Petersen (617) 492-0454
Sunday, May 27
Plymouth Beach and vicinity. Morning.
Participants should be prepared to walk 5 miles round trip on the beach (Note: The BBC does not drive vehicles on the beach to protect the endangered birds that nest there.) This trip will continue on to the Plymouth Airport trip. Meeting place: Plymouth Beach parking lot. 6:30 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857
Plymouth Airport for grassland sparrows. Early afternoon.
With permission from the airport manager, we will be given a guided escort onto the airport, closed to the general public, in search of the grassland birds which nest at the airport. Note: This trip can be cancelled at any time, without notice, for homeland security reasons! It will last ca. 2 hours. Meeting place: Airport parking area off of South Meadow Road in Plymouth. 12:00 p.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, Stoughton (781) 344-5857