Spring Bird Walks

Alice Cestari leading a bird walk at Mt. Auburn Cemetary

Visit Alice's web site Flights, Flocks & Feathers to learn about bird habitats in the Metro West Area including Plum Island.

2009 Bird Walks

Join our experienced leaders on a spring bird walk. Experts and novices are welcome. The leader will direct the group to the most promising birding site of the day. Binoculars, guide books, and waterproof footwear are advisable. Generally, we cover our local sanctuaries and open spaces but also explore areas in both Sherborn and Framingham. Except for our Mother's Day trip to Mt. Auburn Cemetery which begins at 7 a.m.on May 10th, all others commence at 8 a.m. Sundays, from the parking lot at the corner of Cameron and Washington Streets.

• May 3 - 8 a.m. - Ian & Natalie Starr
• May 10 - 7 a.m. - Alice Cestari (Mother's Day)
• May 17 - 8 a.m. - Jim & Karen Pugh
• May 24 - 8 a.m. - Alice Cestari
• May 31 - 8 a.m. - Jim & Karen Pugh
• June 7 - 8 a.m. - Tom Warren
• June 14 - 8 a.m. - Tom Warren

2009 Bird Walk Report from Alice Cestari

Last spring, as usual, the Council hosted a series of bird walks. These were led by Alice Cestari, Judy Nakoney, Ian & Natalie Starr, Jim & Karen Pugh and Tom Warren.

These birding trips included visits to Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Wellesley College and Barber Reservation in Sherborn.

Highlights of birds observed were:

Mt. Auburn cemetery :  Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush, Downy Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron, and a variety of warblers such as: Parula, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, Bay Brested, Chestnut-sided, Black-and-white, and Redstart.

Barber Reservation, Sherborn :  Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, Wood Thrush, Green Heron, Cedar Waxwing, and Prairie Warbler.

Thank you Dan Kemp for your wonderful list-keeping !

Please join us next spring. Besides learning to identify various birds, these walks are a lovely way to acquaint yourself with the green areas around us.

Last Revised November 2, 2009