A chapter of Maine Audubon
Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area/ Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park, Brunswick We’ll explore these two town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The “Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the few sandplain grasslands remaining in Maine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths (up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual natural area. Following, we’ll visit […]
Field Trip: Brunswick Town Commons Once part of a large 1000 acre “commonage”, this mostly wooded town-owned park harbors many spring bird migrants. Our walking route will be decided based on current conditions, but may include the Coffin Ice Ponds, as well as a restored pitch pine barren. We’ll walk on mostly level woodland paths […]
Field Trip: Big Day by Bike, Brunswick Landing If you have a bicycle–a regular bike, ebike, or even an etrike (for us seniors!)–and you enjoy birding, this is the trip for you. Our goal is to exceed 100 bird species by day’s end. To make an informed decision concerning your potential participation, please review the […]
Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail, Lisbon We will walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles) along the river to observe late spring migrants. vMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.