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Eagle Hill Boardwalk (Pioneer Field):
In
2005 Eagle Hill School constructed a nature trail through the forest
and wetlands adjacent to their athletic fields on Sessions Road. This
trail is open to the public and is highlighted by a 300' long raised
boardwalk that crosses an interesting tussock marsh. This trail makes
for a great short trip, and the boardwalk allows for an intimate view
of an ecosystem normally inaccessible.
Birding
can be rewarding here year-round, especially during quiet times when
school activities are elsewhere. In winter, the marsh often holds
Northern Flicker, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Song
Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow, and occassionally, Common Redpoll.
Summer offers great close-up views of nesting Willow Flycatcher, along
with Eastern Kingbird, Cedar Waxwing, Swamp Sparrow and Baltimore
Oriole. Migration brings roving flocks of warblers.
Interseting plants asssociated with this marsh include Rose Pogonia, Marsh Fern, Spatualte-leaved
Sundew and Yellow loosestrife.
To
reach this trail from Hardwick center, go north on route 32A for about
1/2 mile, then bear left onto Sessions Road at the crest of the hill
leaving town. The entrnace to Pioneer Field is on the right side of
Sessions Road about 200 yards from 32A. The trailhead to the boardwalk
is on the northern edge of the athletic fields, just past a very large
boulder. Puiblic access is welcomed on this trail, but remember that
this is private property - please respect the school grounds and
functions. And if the gate to the fields is closed, park well away
from the gate and walk in to the fields.
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