kelso@seas.gwu.edu (John Kelso) (03/20/90)
I have a friend, a beginning birder, who is visiting Boston this coming
weekend. What is he likely to see and where are the best spots at this time
of year? He has not yet gotten to the stage of distinguishing sparrows.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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--judith@athena.mit.edu (Judith Provost) (03/20/90)
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge Ma. is a good birding place
practically all-year long, but especially in the spring; it
is on the main migratory route of most Warblers, Finches and
other song birds.
Plum Island, Parker Reserve is another excellent birding place.
I also suggest you call Voice of Audubon, 617-259-8805. There
are daily recordings of all sightings in MA, plus rare species alerts.
Pax et Bonum,
Sr. Judith Teresa(Provost), OSFjudith@athena.mit.edu (Judith Provost) (03/20/90)
I forgot to add this trivia to my previous posting on Birding in MA. .
Mount Auburn Cemetery is a beautiful one. The man who had it built
and donated the funds for it was an avid birder, and the "founder" of
Massachusetts Audubon. He knew of this area being on the main migratory
route of most eastern songbirds, and had birded there along with friends,
and other birders. He wanted to be buried on that sight. He also wanted
it left unspoiled andd natural. It is. It is a cemetery which has
wilderness and plantings combined.
Some interesting sights in the cemetery: Mary Baker Eddy's mausoleum,
Longfellow's tomb.
As you enter from Mount Auburn Street, go to the main building and pick
up literature. The folks inside, the guards and ground-keepers are
very friendly, helpful and take pride in helping your tour. Also,
the ground-keepers and guards know how special this spot is to
birders and naturalists and know the birds to be seen and the areas
where you can spot them. Go and enjoy. Have a good day in one of
the Boston area's most beautiful landscapes, you're truly in for a
treat.
Sr. Judith Teresa, OSF