(Text and photo by John Berry)
While Merrymeeting Audubon’s organized birdwalks have been cancelled due to the corona virus pandemic, our migratory birds are returning. It is still possible to enjoy nature and enjoy the birds, either by yourself or with a friend. Just remember to practice social distancing and safe behavior. There are many good areas to visit with good trails. Some favorites include:
Freeport
Florida Lake – a town of Freeport property
https://freeportconservationtrust.org/areas/north-freeport-trails/
Brunswick
Brunswick Commons – a town property https://www.brunswickme.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Town-Commons-28
Capt. William Fitzgerald recreation & conservation area – a town property
https://www.brunswickme.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Captain-William-A-Fitzgerald-USN-Recreat-55
Crystal Spring Farm – Brunswick Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) property
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/crystal-spring-farm-north
Harpswell
Curtis Farm Preserve & Williams Field – Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
https://hhltmaine.org/get-outdoors/curtis-farm-preserve/
Topsham
Bradley Pond Farm Preserve – Brunswick Topsham Land Trust property
https://www.btlt.org/conserved-lands/cathance-river/bradley-pond-farm-preserve/
Lisbon
Paper Mill Trail – Town of Lisbon
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/papermill-trail
Dresden
Green Point Wildlife Management Area – State of Maine property
https://www.nrcm.org/explore-maine-map/green-point-wildlife-management-area/
All of these properties are relatively easy walking with obvious trails and details and directions to all are easily found on the internet.
