For more information or trip details,
call Seth Kellogg at 413-569-3335
or e-mail gcking@yahoo.com
Please
call the trip leader at least 24 hours prior to any trip to check for changes
and/or cancellations.
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.
15 Sun. Local Hotline - Half Day
Call leader for details. Steve Svec 1-320-282-7832 or 335-8571
28-29 Sat.-Sun. Rhode Island Blitz - 2 Days
Fast paced search for wintering birds, 75-90 species likely. Make reservations at the Howard Johnson Inn (1-401-849-2000) in Middletown. Call leader 10 days in advance for details. Tom Swochak 568-0342
6 Mon. Regular Meeting - “Life” Volume 2, Birds - Narrated by David Attenborough. This show took four years in the making, was filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques. It captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals have developed to survive and thrive.
12 Sun. Local Hotline - Half Day
Call leader for details. Steve Svec 1-320-282-7832 or 335-8571
25-26 Sat.-Sun. Plum Island & Cape Ann - 2 Days
Raptors, waterfowl and alcids, 60-85 species likely. Make reservations at Cape Ann's Marina Resort in Gloucester (800-626-7660). Call leader at least 10 days in advance for details. Myles & Kathy Conway 1-413-269-7130
5 Mon. Regular Meeting - Brandi Van Roo - Vireo hormones.
11 Sun. Walk & Wok, Birding Turners Falls and Chinese Lunch - Half Day
Wintering birds and migrating ducks. Meet in the back parking lot of Holyoke Pediatrics just west of Exit 15 off I-91 at 8:00 a.m. Steve Svec 1-320-282-7832 or 335-8571
29 Thurs. Woodcock in East Longmeadow - Evening
Meet at the Meadowbrook School on Parker St. just south of Porter Rd. in East Longmeadow at 7:30 p.m. George Kingston 525-6742
31 Sat. Local Ponds - Half Day
Ducks and early arrivals. Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road off Rte. 57 in Agawam at 7:30 a.m. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
2 Mon. Regular Meeting - Shawn P. Carey - Birds and other Wildlife on the Gulf Coast of Florida (Tampa to Naples). The Gulf Coast of Florida has many good locations for viewing and photographing wildlife; well known places like Fort DeSoto, Venice Rookery, and 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and lesser known areas, such as Venice Landfill, Myakka River State Park, Carlton Reserve, and Bunch Beach. Shawn will talk about the best spots at each of these locations and what birds you can expect to find. Finally, he has some very good recommendations for places to eat after you finish a long day of birding or photographing. So pack your sun screen, tripod, and beach shoes for a trip down the Gulf Coast as we look at Skimmers, Limpkins, gators and Scrub Jays.
7 Sat. Breakfast & Upriver Birding - Half Day
Ducks, Peregrine, and Bald Eagle. Meet at Sylvester's on Pleasant Street in Northampton for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Seth Kellogg 569-3335 and Howard Schwartz 1-413-323-6967
14 Sat. Stebbins Refuge Trail Clearing - Half Day
Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 8:00 a.m. Bring gloves and lopping shears, or small, handheld pruning clippers if possible. In case of flooding, cleanup will be postponed until May 5th. Ed Dzielenski 567-3132
21 Sat. Longmeadow and Forest Park – 3 hours Meet at the sign at Pondside and Bark Haul Roads, Longmeadow at 7 am. Janet Orcutt 732-2412
28 Sat. Agawam, Southwick & Longmeadow - 3 Hours
Meet at Stop & Shop in the center of Feeding Hills at 8:00 a.m. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
29 Sun. Ashley Ponds, Holyoke - 3 Hours
Arriving songbirds. Meet in the back parking lot of Holyoke Pediatrics just west of Exit 15 off I-91 at 7:30 a.m. Steve Svec 1-320-282-7832 or 335-8571
2 Wed. Stebbins Refuge Morning Walk - 2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and arriving songbirds. Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:00 a.m. Al & Lois Richardson 736-0846 ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
5 Sat. Explore Cedar Swamp, Wilbraham - 2-3 Hours
Arriving migrants and hawks. Meet at Wilbraham Middle School on Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham at 7:00 a.m. Bring water and a snack. Kate Leary 596-9643 & Bobby Olsen 596-6990
6 Sun. Quabbin Reservoir - 3 Hours
Ducks, songbirds, and eagles. Meet at the Visitor's Center at 7:00 a.m. Janet Orcutt 732-2412
7 Mon. Annual & Regular Meeting - Mark Blazis - Birding Kenya. Mark has led dozens of trips to Africa, including Cameroon, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Madagascar, and of course, Kenya. From the heights of Mt. Kenya to the vast open plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya is a fascinating country, offering amazing birdlife as well as the abundance of large mammals that make the continent special.
9 Wed. Stebbins Refuge Morning Walk - 2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and migrant songbirds. Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:00 a.m. George Kingston 525-6742
10 Thurs. Ludlow Reservoir Morning Walk - 2 Hours
Migrant songbirds. Meet at parking lot for bike trail on Rte. 21 at 8:00 a.m. Howard & Marcy Schwartz 323-6967
12 Sat. Blandford - Half Day
Upland nesters. Meet at Blandford Town Hall on Rte. 23 in the center of Blandford at 6:30 a.m. Myles and Kathy Conway 269-7130
13 Sun. Robinson State Park Walk, Agawam - Half Day
Warblers, tanagers, and thrushes. Meet on Colemore St. opposite the North St. entrance at 7:30 a.m. John Hutchison 562-3976
15 Tues. Stebbins Refuge Evening Walk - 1-2 Hours
Beginners encouraged. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 6:00 p.m. Steve Svec 320-282-7832 or 413-335-8571
16 Wed. Stebbins Refuge Morning Walk - 2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and songbirds. Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:00 a.m. John Hutchison 562-3976
17 Thurs. Hillcrest Cemetery Morning Walk - 2 Hours
Migrant songbirds. Meet at the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker St., Springfield at 7:00 a.m. Carol Shumway 596-9468
17 Thurs. Rail Trail Evening Walk - 2 Hours
Roost time calls of wetland residents. Meet at the Station Road parking lot of the Norwottuck Rail Trail off South East Street in South Amherst at 6:00 p.m. Harvey Allen 253-7963
18-19 Fri.-Sat. Allen Bird Club May Count
Bird an assigned area in central Hampden County from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Pot luck supper for participants at 7:00 p.m. Call Seth Kellogg for details at 569-3335.
20 Sun. Mt. Holyoke - Skinner State Park - 3 Hours
Worm-eating and Cerulean Warbler. Moderate 1 mile walk. Meet at the Park's main entrance off Rte. 47 in Hadley at the parking area just before the toll gate at 8:00 a.m. Janet Orcutt 732-2412
22 Tues. Stebbins Refuge Evening Walk - 1-2 Hours
Beginners encouraged. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 6:00 p.m. Steve Svec 320-282-7832 or 413-335-8571
23 Wed. Stebbins Refuge Morning Walk - 2-3 Hours
Waterbirds and migrant songbirds. Bring footwear appropriate for wet trails. Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 7:00 a.m. John Hutchison 562-3976
26-28 Sat.-Mon. Brigantine and Cape May - 3 Days
Spring migrants. Make reservations at the Cape Harbor (609-884-0018) as early as possible. Call leader at least 10 days in advance for details. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
26 Sat. Hollow Road, Wilbraham - 2-3 Hours
Migrant and resident songbirds (Bobolink). Meet in the parking lot of Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at the junction of Main St. and Glendale Rd. in Hampden at 7:00 a.m. Donna Morrison 596-3537
27 Sun. East Longmeadow - 2-3 hours
Sharing favorite local birding spots. Meet at the Meadowbrook School on Parker St. just south of Porter Rd. in East Longmeadow at 7:30 a.m. Wear appropriate footwear for wet conditions. George Kingston 525-6742
JUNE
1-2 Fri.-Sat. Breeding Bird Count
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 for participants at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Call coordinator Seth Kellogg at 569-3335 for details and territory assignments.
3 Sun. Westover Grasslands - Chicopee - 1/2 day
Upland Sandpiper, Kestrel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, and Meadowlark. Registration is required with a driver's license or social security number two weeks in advance. Meet in the 99 Restaurant parking on Memorial Drive across from Mass. Turnpike Exit #5, Chicopee at 7:00 a.m. Bring water and snack. Limited to 25 people - your spot must be reserved by May 20th in order to meet WAFB requirements. Call to register. Howard Schwartz 323-6967
9 Sat. Tyringham Valley & Lenox - 3/4 Day
Wetland Species (bitterns, rails, Moorhen, Marsh Wren). Hike up to Cobble. Bring lunch. Meet at McDonald's in Lee just north of Turnpike Exit 2 at 6:30 a.m. Kathy and Myles Conway 269-7130
10 Sun. ABC Potluck Picnic at Noble View in Russell
Come one, come all, and join the fun at this scenic and comfortable facility. Bring your favorite main dish, side dish, or dessert to share. Come early and walk the trails for upland breeding birds. Call for details. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
16 Sat. Mt. Greylock - 3/4 Day
Upland spruce nesters (Mourning and Blackpoll Warbler). Moderate 3 mile walk on Saddleball. Meet at McDonald's in Lee just north of Turnpike Exit 2 at 6:30 a.m. Kathy and Myles Conway 269-7130
17 Sun. Montgomery - 1/2 day
Visit varied habitats for nesting species. Short walks and roadside birding. Meet at Westfield City Hall, 59 Court St. at 6:00 a.m. Tom Swochak 568-0342
23-25 Sat.-Mon. Vermont Blitz - 3 Days
Bird the hills and valleys of Vermont with a focus on boreal species. Contact leader at least 15 days in advance for details including overnight accommodations. Tom Swochak 568-0342
27 Wed. Stebbins Refuge Trail Clearing - Half Day
Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 8:00 a.m. Bring gloves and lopping shears, or small, handheld pruning clippers if possible. Ed Dzielenski 567-3132
8 Sun. Plainfield Walk - Half Day
Upland nesters. Easy to moderate 3 mile walk. Bring waterproof boots for more comfortable walking in wet areas. Meet at Judy's home on 525 West Main St. (Rte. 116) in Plainfield at 7:30 a.m. Judy Williams 634-8099
14 Sat. Canoe or Kayak the Conn. River - 3/4 Day
Montague to Sunderland. Bring your own boat and meet at 8:30 a.m. Call leader for details. Harvey Allen 253-7963
28 Sat. Cape Cod - South Beach - Full Day
Shorebirds and terns. Meet in the commuter lot behind McDonald's near Turnpike entrance in Ludlow at 6:00 a.m. Bring old sneakers for a long walk on mudflats. (NOTE: $20-30 per person boat fee) Seth Kellogg 569-3335
AUGUST
25 Sat. Longmeadow & Agawam - 3 Hours
Shorebirds and herons. Meet at Pynchon Point Park on River Road in Agawam at 7:30 a.m. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
28 Tues. Stebbins Refuge Nighthawk Watch - Evening
Meet at sign on Bark Haul and Pondside Roads in Longmeadow at 6:30 p.m. Al & Lois Richardson 736-0846 ALNLOISR@AOL.COM
PLAN IN ADVANCE - SEPTEMBER 2012
8-9 Sat.-Sun. Cape Cod - Weekend or Day
Shorebirds, terns, and seabirds. Meet at Chatham Lighthouse at 9:00 a.m. Bring old sneakers for a long walk on South Beach mudflats (NOTE: $20-30 per person boat fee). Overnighters make reservations at Seashore Park Inn
(800-772-6453) in Orleans. Whalewatch boat trip or seawatch on Sunday. Seth Kellogg 569-3335
17-20 Mon.-Thurs. Monhegan Island, ME - 4 Days
Rarities and migrants. Make reservations at Shining Sails Bed & Breakfast (207-596-0041) or The Island Inn (207-596-0371) in Monhegan as early as possible. Call leader early for details. John Hutchison 562-3976
22-24 Sat.-Mon. Brigantine & Cape May - 3 Days
A full spectrum of migrant species. Make reservations at the Cape Harbor (609-884-0018) as early as possible. Call leader at least 10 days in advance for details. Myles & Kathy Conway 269-7130
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