Essex County Ornithological Club Calendar
Winter / Spring 2021
Speaker Series/Club Events
Thursday, May 6, 6am-9am
ECOC Outing: Dykes Pasture and Goose Cove Reservoir
Meeting point: Parking area loop for Dykes Pasture across from #46 Laurel Street, Gloucester*
Event Coordinator: Jared Keyes (jaredskeyes@gmail.com | cell: 978-505-0586)
Join in a bird walk in Gloucester led by club member and Gloucester resident Jared Keyes. We’ll start at Dykes Pasture, a small but amazing place with the potential for spotting numerous warbler species (including Canada) in May. After 45 minutes we’ll head to the parking area for Goose Cove Reservoir on Gee Avenue. Walking will generally be easy on wide fire roads that afford excellent viewing. Reservoir loop is 1 mile and we can add short Dogtown loops if folks are game.
* Contact Jared for event details and to register for this event.
Wednesday, May 12th, 6am-9am
ECOC Outing: Magnolia Woods
Meeting point: Entrance for Magnolia Woods Recreation Area at 474 Western Ave. (Rte 127), Gloucester*
Note: parking is limited along the entrance and road
Event Coordinator: Jared Keyes (jaredskeyes@gmail.com | cell: 978-505-0586)
Join in a bird hike in West Gloucester with club member and Gloucester resident, Jared Keyes. The full loop is nearly 3 miles and involves several sections of steep, rocky, and challenging woodland paths. Target is 50-60 total species of migratory and resident birds, including Winter Wren and Wilson Warbler. Wonderful blend of upland, grassland and wetland habitats.
* Contact Jared for event details and to register for this event.
Tuesday, May 18, 6am-9am
ECOC Outing: Dykes Pasture and Goose Cove Reservoir
Meeting point: Parking area loop for Dykes Pasture across from #46 Laurel Street, Gloucester*
Event Coordinator: Jared Keyes (jaredskeyes@gmail.com | cell: 978-505-0586)
Join in a bird walk in Gloucester led by club member and Gloucester resident Jared Keyes. We’ll start at Dykes Pasture, a small but amazing place with the potential for spotting numerous warbler species (including Canada). After 45 minutes we’ll head to the parking area for Goose Cove Reservoir on Gee Avenue. Walking will generally be easy on wide fire roads that afford excellent viewing. Reservoir loop is 1 mile and we can add short Dogtown loops if folks are game.
* Contact Jared for event details and to register for this event.
Saturday, May 22, morning (start time around 7am) – Note: event to be confirmed at a later date
Ipswich River Canoe Trip and Bird Survey
Event Coordinator: Dave Brewster (brewbird@verizon.net [preferred contact] | cell: 978-317-0230)
Participate in the 115th Annual ECOC birding trip down the Ipswich River! Arguably the oldest uninterrupted bird-count in the world, this event is timed to get the best views of birds before full leaf-out, but late enough in the season to get better weather for paddling. Contact Dave for the exact start time and other details.
Update: Unfortunately, because of the ongoing pandemic, we are not able to provide boats and equipment for the trip this year. We are also not able to place you in other people’s boats. Each participant will be responsible for providing their own water craft and necessary equipment (including PFDs).
Sunday, May 23, 6:00am
ECOC Outing: Dogtown bird hike
Meeting point: Parking lot for Gloucester’s Reservoir, Gee Avenue, Gloucester*
Event Coordinator: Jared Keyes (jaredskeyes@gmail.com | cell: 978-505-0586)
Join in a bird hike on Cape Ann with club member Jared Keyes of Gloucester. Our target birds will be warblers, cuckoos, and other Neotropical migrants. Our goal will be to cover multiple habitats and micro-hotspots over nearly 4 miles, an area that yielded great finds and satisfying eBird lists in 2019. We’ll work our way into the heart of fabled Dogtown over some very challenging, rocky and occasionally steep terrain.
* Contact Jared for event details and to register for this event.
Directions to the Peabody Essex Museum
PEM Connect Building is at 135 Essex Street, next door to PEM’s main entrance (at the corner of Essex and Liberty St. in Salem, MA). Morse Auditorium is in PEM’s main building. Note: if severe weather is forecast, call 978-745-1876 to confirm event.
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Please be advised: ECOC calendars are only sent via email, unless a member requests otherwise. The calendar can always be viewed here on our web site. Hard copies will also be available at programs.
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Notes:
- Please support ECOC programs for 2021-22 by renewing your membership today! Membership/renewal form available here
- ECOC President: Constance Lapite ~ 978-621-8641 | peteorconstance@gmail.com
- ECOC Vice President/Programs Coordinator: Janey Winchell ~ 978-542-1627 | jane_winchell@pem.org
- ECOC Treasurer: Mary Stevens ~ 978-473-2573 | mary_stevens@comcast.net
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