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

Bird Walk Report from Alice Cestari

Last spring, as usual, the Council hosted a series of bird walks. Although the walks were rained out on two occasions, many birds were spotted.

Highlights of birds observed were:

Mt. Auburn cemetery :  Orchard Oriole and a variety of warblers such as Parula, Magnolia, Palm, Blackpoll, and Redstart.

Wellesley College :  Spotted Sandpiper, Double-crested Cormorant, Killdeer, Barn, Tree and Rough-winged swallows, and Cedar Waxwing.

Barber Reservation, Sherborn :  Rufous-sided Towhee, Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush, and Prairie Warbler.

Heards Pond, Wayland :  Turkey Vulture, Belted Kingfisher, Northern Kingbird, Wood Pewee, Song Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher, Bobolink, and Great Blue Heron.

Thank you, Tom Orser, for your wonderful list-keeping !

Last Revised April 15, 2009