A chapter of Maine Audubon
Field Trip: Rachel Carson National
Wildlife Refuge (southern coastal
Maine)
The Rachel Carson Refuge was
established to protect estuarine and
salt marsh habitat in southern coastal
Maine for migrating birds. We will
search for fall migrants at several
Refuge Divisions.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Rachel
Carson Administrative Headquarters
parking area, 321Port Road in Wells.
After walking the Carson Trail, we will
drive to several locations. There will
be some walking on level ground.
Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 19
(Wells). From Exit 19, turn left onto
Route 9/109. At the stop light, turn
left onto Post Road (Route 1 North).
Just past the Maine Diner, turn right
onto Port Road (Route 9) and follow
for approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right
into the refuge entrance. FMI Glenn
Evans 443-9652.