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Summah Birds

Be the early bird. Check out Cambridge bird species before the sun is high.

Summer Bird Walk at Fresh Pond Reservation

Saturday, July 14th

7:30am to 9:30am

Register for parking and meeting place information and to receive information on cancellations due to weather.

a body of water surrounded by trees and replete with lilies, a great blue heron on the opposite shore

Photo: Julie Croston

The best time to look for birds during the summer is early in the morning, because that is when birds are most active. The air is cool and comfortable and the birds are hungry for breakfast. With walk leader Nancy Guppy, we may find adults feeding babies in the nest, and fledglings begging for food while following their parents.  As always, beginning birders are welcome.  Binoculars are available to lend. Register with Catherine Pedemonti at friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com

Feature photo: Frank Lehman. Dr. Lehman’s photograph of the Carolina Wren at Mount Auburn Cemetery is featured on the latest Cambridge Wildlife Trading Card produced by Green Cambridge, distributed free to Cambridge children at public events such as the Fly, Buzz, and Honk! Festival on July 26th.


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Logan Airport shows the way as snowy owls alight

Amid reports that in the last few days a Snowy Owl has perched at the Boston Museum of Science (on the Cambridge side), easily viewed by passersby, I offer this news on air traffic and owls in one city.

Logan Airport shows the way as snowy owls alight – Metro – The Boston Globe.