March Trips
Owl Prowl
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Vin Zollo, vzollo1@yahoo.com
Jim Sweeney assawompsett@yahoo.com
Limited participation. Contact leaders for meeting time and place.
Interior South Shore Localities
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Wayne Petersen, wpetersen@massaudubon.org
Shaw's Plaza on Rt 58, near the intersection of Rt 14 in Hanson.
Meet to the left of Shaw's, in front of the Dollar Store.
A search for early spring migrants, including waterfowl,
raptors, shorebirds, and early passerines.
Plum Island and vicinity
Sunday, March 18, 2012, 8:00 a. m.
Ernie LeBlanc
Meet at parking lot 1 on Plum Island
Look for lingering wintering raptors & owls, plus waterfowl and early migrants
Timberdoodles
Friday, March 23, 2012 6:00 p. m., evening
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet at Bird Street entrance to Bird Street Conservation Area, Stoughton
(off of Morton Street, off Plain Street, off Rt 138 at Town Spa).
Come watch American Woodcock display behavior at Bird Street.
Water resistant shoes or boots recommended.
Wayland for early migrants
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Glenn Long, hdtwblg@hotmail.com
Whole Foods parking area, Route 20 after traffic light at Rt 126 & 27, Wayland
Join Glenn as we search for migrants such as Wood Ducks,
Tree Swallows, and Rusty Blackbirds.
This trip may continue to Great Meadows NWR if participants so desire.
April Trips
Scusset Beach area, Bourne
Friday, April 6, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Morning
Mary Keleher, maryeak@yahoo.com
We'll explore the thickets, canal, and beach for a variety of land birds,
sea ducks loons, grebes, and maybe a raptor or two.
Meet at the Park and Ride in Bourne at the end
closest to the Friendly's Restaurant.
Co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Bird Club.
World's End, Hingham
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Helen Harris-Cross, hhcross@comcast.net
Main entrance to World's End in Hingham at the end of Martin's Lane
Spring is in the air with both early migrants and permanent residents
singing and displaying.
Note: This is a Trustees of Reservation property.
There is a fee for nonmembers.
Moose Hill Sanctuary, Sharon
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6:30-7:30 a.m., , before work
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon
Looking for migrants along the Billings Loop.
Let's find what Glenn can hear!
Moose Hill Sanctuary, Sharon
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:30-7:30 a.m., before work
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon
Looking for migrants along the Billings Loop.
Let's find what Glenn can hear!
Wompatuck State Park
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:30-9:30 a.m., morning
Sally Avery
. Meet at the large parking area opposite visitor's center.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of migrants and summer residents
Turkey Hill/Weir River Farm, Hingham
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:00 a. m., morning
Sally Avery
. Meet at the parking area on Turkey Hill entrance on 3A in Hingham.
This will be a four/five mile walk.
Wompatuck State Park
Sunday, Arpil 29, 2012, 6:00 a.m., morning
Eddie Giles, egiles@brooklinebirdclub.org
Large parking area opposite visitor's center Migration
on the South Shore begins in earnest.
Join Eddie and locate lots of migrants and summer residents.
Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
May Trips
Moose Hill Sanctuary, Sharon
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:00-7:30 a.m., before work
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon
Note different meeting time than prior trips
Looking for migrants along the Billings Loop.
Let's find what Glenn can hear!
Wompatuck State Park
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
Sally Avery
Meet at the large parking area opposite visitor's center.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of
migrants and summer residents.
North Shore Century Run
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Mike Emmons, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Crooked Pond, Boxford 4:30 a.m. or
Lynnfield Marsh, exit 32 off Rt 128, beyond hotel, 7:30 a.m.
Join Mike for all or part of this bird filled trip with tradition.
High water boots are recommended to start.
Fowl Meadow-Milton, & Vicinity
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 6:00 a.m. Morning
Vin Zollo, vzollo1@yahoo.com
Meet at the Trailside Museum/ Blue Hills Ski area parking lot
along Rte. 138 on the Canton/Milton line.
We will walk a few miles on flat, possibly muddy terrain.
Habitat is forested floodplain/swamp with remnant marsh.
We should see many "first of the season" birds on this trip.
This traditional area has produced a good number and variety of migrants
and summer residents from rails & shorebirds through thrushes and warblers.
Moose Hill Sanctuary, Sharon
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:00-7:30 a.m., before work
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon
Note different meeting time than prior trips
Looking for migrants along the Billings Loop.
Let's find what Glenn can hear!
Wompatuck State Park
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
Sally Avery
Meet at the large parking area opposite visitor's center.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of
migrants and summer residents.
The Big Day
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
A fast paced trip in search of a record amount of species. Not for novices.
Call leader for time and place.
Swan Point Cemetery Providence, RI This trip has been canceled.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00 a.m Morning
Jim Sweeney assawompsett@yahoo.com
Meet at the main entrance (parking is inside the cemetery -
go left immediately after entering the cemetery.
There is a parking area on the left near the stone building.
Explore this productive migrant trap situated along the edge of the Seekonk River
at the upper portion of Narragansett Bay.
We can expect a good variety of neotropical migrants
in a picturesque setting with lots of history.
Mt. Auburn Cemetery-The Mother's Day Walk
Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Helen Harris-Cross, hhcross@comcast.net
Meet inside the gate.
If car gates are open, then please park on roads without a green line
and keep all tires on pavement.
Wompatuck State Park
Sunday, May 13, 2012, 6:00 a.m., morning
Eddie Giles, egiles@brooklinebirdclub.org
Large parking area opposite visitor's center Migration
on the South Shore should be at peak.
Join Eddie and locate lots of migrants and summer residents.
Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
Moose Hill Sanctuary, Sharon
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6:00-7:30 a.m., before work
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Parking area on Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon
Note different meeting time than prior trips
Looking for migrants along the Billings Loop.
Let's find what Glenn can hear!
Wompatuck State Park
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
Sally Avery
Meet at the large parking area opposite visitor's center.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of
migrants and summer residents.
Freetown State Forest, Freetown
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 6:30 a. m.
Lynn Abbey, osprey1170@aol.com
Meet at Rt 79North, exit 9 off Rt 24, Assonet/Freetown
at Mobil/DunkinDonuts.
Join Lynn to bird this intriguing area.
Acadian Flycatcher, Worm-eating, Hooded Warblers,
possible Canada Warbler and purple finch are possibilities.
Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club
Marshfield & vicinity
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 7:00 a.m., morning
Nancy Swirka
Meet at YWCA parking area on Ferry Hill Road.
This is a prime area for migrants.
Wompatuck State Park
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30-9:30 a.m.
Sally Avery
Meet at the large parking area opposite visitor's center.
Join Sally for a pre-work romp through Wompatuck in search of
migrants and summer residents.
Camping & Birding Weekend Wompatuck State Park
Friday-Sunday May 25-28
Rob Finch, sprucegrouse65@comcast.net
Come birding for a weekend of camping and birding in what has become known
as the birding Mecca of the South Shore.
We will be camping in the state park campground
and birding throughout the weekend. We will target such specialties as
Worm-Eating Warbler and Cerulean Warbler as well as some of the later
migrants that visit the park. Enjoy the great outdoors and the campfire at
night as we listen for Barred Owls by firelight.
Trip has limited particpation and a small fee for the camping sites.
Willow Brook Farm Preserve, Pembroke
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:00 a.m., morning
Sally Avery
Meet at the entrance on Rt 14, about 0.2 miles west from Rt 53.
Look for sign which is set back from road.
A 3 to 4 mile walk through very birdy habitat.
June Trips
Southeastern Mass Bioreserve, Freetown/Fall River/Westport
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 6:30 a. m.
Lynn Abbey, osprey1170@aol.com
Meet at the Hampton Inn parking lot, Rt 24 south to I-195 east,
take exit 9, go right off exit and take 1st right,
approx 1/4 mile down road (Westport/Fall River line).
This includes Lake Watuppa for Acadian Flycatcher,
Black-throated Green Warbler and other woodland nesters.
Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.
Seabird and Whale Tales 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2010 8:00 a. m - 4:00 p. m..
Carol "Krill" Carson, krillcarson@mac.com
President - New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
Join us on Sunday, June 10th for our Seabirds & Whale Tales Excursion.
We leave the dock at 8 am and return by 4 pm.
Our goal is to view the amazing marine wildlife that can be found
in Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay,
including the waters of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Enjoy amazing views of seabirds, whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and more!
The advantage of an all day trip is that you have the time needed
to reach offshore areas and you can spend more time with the animals when sighted.
Travel aboard the "Tails of the Sea," a luxury 110' whale watching boat
owned and operated by Captain John Boats out of Plymouth Harbor.
Our guest naturalists for this trip include David Clapp, Jim Sweeney and Krill Carson.
And other NECWA staff and interns will be onboard to chat with our passengers.
NECWA is a volunteer non-profit organization so all profits are used
to purchase supplies and equipment for the work
that we do on behalf of marine wildlife.
NECWA
11 Clarence Soule Drive
Middleboro, MA 02346
Myles Standish State Forest in the Evening
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 (see below), evening
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet at the parking area at the headquarters/interpretive center
at the intersection of Lower College Pond & Fearing Pond Roads
in the Carver (southwest) part of the forest.
A serene way to end the day with Prairie Warblers and Hermit Thrushes
reluctantly giving way to Whip-poor-wills.
Northern Saw-whet Owl is possible
and probably breeds within the forest during some years.
Come at 6:00 with your own picnic supper or 6:30 for birds.
Mount Greylock
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 6:00 a. m.
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Come see the bird species seen in migration in May which remain here to breed.
Mourning Warbler nest on the mountain and there are other species
with more northerly tastes which hang around here.
NOTE: Glenn may not be home the night of June 15.
Combine this trip with tomorrow's trip to October Mountain.
Housatonic WMA & October Mountain
Sunday June 17, 2012, 6:00 a. m., Morning (might spill over to early afternoon)
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Intersection of Roaring Brook Road and New Lenox Road
which is off of Rt 7 in Lenox.
Go east from Rt 7 and follow 1.5 miles to the Housatonic River bridge.
Roaring Brook Road is just beyond the bridge.
Mourning Warblers are a specialty on this trip
as well as other warblers and vireos.
Recently there are singing Olive-sided Flycatchers present.
Begin along the Housatonic River
and end up on the other side of the mountain.
Birding by Habitat
Saturday June 23, 2012, 6:00 a. m., Morning
Jim Sweeney assawompsett@yahoo.com
Various locations throughout southeastern Massachusetts.
Contact leader for details about meeting place and time before June 20th.
This trip will explore a variety of habitats from "quaking" bogs,
Red Maple and Atlantic White Cedar Swamps, freshwater marshes,
wet meadows and grasslands, to coastal plain ponds.
We will look for the birds that are found in these various habitats
and learn about their connections to each of these distinctive habitats.
July Trips
Whale and Seabird Watch
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 8:15 a.m.
Mike Emmons, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Plymouth Harbor, Cap't Johns Boat ticket booth
Look for shearwaters & storm-petrels feeding among the whales.
Approximate cost $40
Quabbin, Gate 10
Saturday July 14, 2012, 7:00 a. m. Morning.
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Meet at Gate 10, Rt 202 in Pelham.
Join Glenn in a 4 to 5 mile walk through a very birdy area with diversity
from Broad-winged Hawk to Yellow-bellied Sapsucker to Blue-headed Vireo
to Chestnut-sided Warbler to Scarlet Tanager to Baltimore Oriole
and lots of stuff in between. Perhaps a Bobcat or Moose.
Crane Wildlife Management Area, Falmouth
Sunday, July 15, 2012, 7:00 a. m., Morning
Vin Zollo, vzollo1@yahoo.com
Meet at the parking area off of Rte. 151 in Falmouth,
driveway just east of the Nickelodeon Theater.
Follow to end where there is a parking area and model airplane area.
Habitat is grassland within pine barrens.
Great location for Grasshopper Sparrow, N. Bobwhite and Orchard Oriole.
In recent years there has been Blue Grosbeak & Clay-colored Sparrow present
and possibly breeding.
Plymouth Beach
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 7:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Plymouth Beach parking area on Rt 3A
We will walk the beach for shorebirds and nesting terns.
Shorebird migration should be in full motion.
Terns should be feeding almost fledged young.
August Trips
Newburyport & vicinity
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Mike Emmons, michael.emmons@comcast.net
Lot 1, Plum Island, Newburyport
Shorebird migration is underway as well as land birds in the thickets
West Island and Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven
Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:00 a.m., Morning
Jim Sweeney assawompsett@yahoo.com
Meet at the Stop and Shop parking lot
in the northwest corner at the intersection of
Rt. 6 and Sconticut Neck Road.
This trip will focus on shorebirds, terns, and early migrant passerines.
South Beach, Chatham
Saturday, August 18, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Glenn d'Entremont, gdentremont1@comcast.net
Park on the causeway to Morris Island, walk up to the headquarters
and down the stairs to the beach for the boat
A great opportunity to see a variety of migrating shorebirds, terns, and gulls.
Fee for boat.
Squantum, Quincy
Sunday, August 26, 2012, 7:30 a.m., Morning
Vin Zollo, vzollo1@yahoo.com
Mosswetussett Hummock parking lot on East Squantum Street,
Squantum section of Quincy.
We will concentrate on shorebirds and early southbound migrants
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