D Holmes
3 Hours
Worm-eating and Cerulean Warblers
Meet at the park's main entrance off Rte. 47 in Hadley at the parking area just before the toll gate at 7:30 a.m. Moderate incline on 1-mile walk.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net
2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds
Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
April Downey 530-5764
2-3 Hours
Migrant and resident songbirds
The park is located at 400 Western Ave. Use the entrance for the tennis courts and recreation field. Follow the park road as it bends to the left and meet at the entrance sign to the Frank Stanley Beveridge Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary at 7:30 a.m. Moderate incline involved.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Joanne Fortin 447-4212
3 Hours
Songbirds, waterbirds, and eagles
Meet at the Visitor's Center at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and April Downey 530-5764
2-3 Hours
Late migrants and resident songbirds
Enjoy songbirds in the McDonald fields, woodlands and white cedar swamp. Meet at Wilbraham Middle School on 466 Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham at 7:00 a.m. Bring water and a snack. Wear footwear appropriate for wet trails. Be prepared for ticks and mosquitoes. Wear footwear appropriate for wet trails. Be prepared for ticks and mosquitoes. Mild incline involved.
TRIP LEADER(S)
BobbyOlsen 508-509-0127, thebigrock9@gmail.com and Sue Burk530-3434, smburk43@gmail.com
2-3 Hours
Songbirds, waterfowl, resident Virginia Rail
Meet at the Dunkin' Donuts, 37 State St. (Rte 202/Rte 21), Belchertown at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Howard Schwartz 323-6967
Help monitor the breeding birds in the Little River IBA (Important Bird Area) in parts of Granville, Blandford, Russell, and Southwick. 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Compilation and pizza at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Contact Janice Zepko at jzepko@comcast.net for details.
2-3 Hours
Explore a variety of habitats, including grasslands with nesting Bobolinks. Meet at 81-81 Taylor St, Granby, MA at 7:00 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Souza 519-3942, tsou420@gmail
4 Days
Nesting boreal species
Moderate hiking involved. Make reservations at Sandy Point Motel (518-624-3871) in Long Lake as early as possible. Call leader at least 10 days in advance for details.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Myles & Kathy Conway 269-7130 or 413-687-5037
Half Day
Wetland and upland species
Some easy hiking. Meet at McDonald's in Lee just north of Turnpike Exit 10 (old Exit 2) at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Myles & Kathy Conway 269-7130 or 687-5037
3 Hours
Resident songbirds and possible nesting rarities
Meet at the Suffield WMA parking area at 7:00 a.m. To get there from intersection of Rtes. 10/202 and 57 in Southwick, head east on Depot St, turn right onto Sheep Pasture Rd, continue onto Point Grove Rd, parking area is on left just after Connecticut line.
TRIP LEADER(S)
John Weeks 959-222-9978, aerie.john@cox.net
2-3 Hours
Breeding species
Meet in the refuge parking lot on 69 Moody Bridge Rd. in Hadley at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Steve Svec 335-4078
Full Day
Shorebirds, ducks, hawk, and egrets
Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald’s near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Tim Carter 323-0601 and Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net
Evening
Nighthawks
Date to be announced if changed. Check website or call for details. Meet at the viewing platform on the corner of Pondside Rd. and Birnie Rd. at 6:45 pm. Mosquito repellent suggested.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Michele and Chris Moore, mkeane_moore@hotmail.com
3 Hours
Shorebirds, egrets, and herons.
Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road in Agawam at 7:30 a.m.
TRIP LEADER(S)
Michele Keane-Moore, mkeane_moore@hotmail.com and Janice Zepko, jzepko@comcast.net
DISCLAIMER: Members and non-members attend trips at their own risk. Neither the Allen Bird Club, nor any trip leader, nor any driver shall be responsible for any injury suffered by any trip participant. By participating in any trip, the participant acknowledges that he or she alone shall be solely responsible for any and all injuries suffered by the participant on any Allen Bird Club trip.
Allen Bird Club
P.O. Box 1084
Springfield, MA 01101
Email: info@allenbirdclub.org
