A chapter of Maine Audubon
Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most charismatic and iconic species of our grasslands. They, along with other grassland species, have suffered the steepest losses of North American birds in recent decades, facing threats on several fronts simultaneously. Join us as we learn about the birds of our grasslands, the challenges they face, and […]
Reid State Park is a magnificent site in early spring. We’ll search for all manner of coastal waterbirds, including scoters, grebes and loons, as well as sanderlings and purple sandpipers. Walking the beach to Todd’s Point is optional but often worth the effort. We’ll walk up to 4 miles on pavement, rocks and sand beach. […]
Join the search for early spring waterfowl at two of Maine’s premier birding locations. Birding hotspots we may visit at Scarborough Marsh include Dunstan Landing, Nature Center, Pelreco Building and Pine Point; hotspots we may visit at Biddeford Pool include Hattie’s Restaurant, Vines Landing & Yacht Club, East Point Sanctuary and Great Pond. Bring lunch/snacks. […]
Most birds have some growing up to do before they start to breed. Although they reach full adult size within weeks of hatching, many birds will not raise offspring for years, or even decades. Dr. Liam Taylor explores the strange things that young birds need to do before they can reproduce—from developing a territory on […]
Stop by Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School to learn about Merrymeeting Audubon, birding and other great local organizations.
In addition to observing early returning woodland migrants, we’ll be on the lookout for hunting kestrels on the airfield grassland. Also, we’ll be listening for singing field and savannah sparrows, as well as eastern meadowlarks, as we walk 2.5 miles on paved/gravel roads and easy field paths. Meet at the Pine St. entrance. Leader: Luci […]
We’ll explore these two town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The Fitzgerald Preserve is one of the few sand plain grasslands remaining in Maine. Afterward, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. We’ll walk 2 miles on easy sandy paths. Meet at the iron gate at the end of […]
Viles Arboretum in Augusta offers a wide variety of habitats, from marsh to woodland to grassy fields and orchards—and therefore a wide variety of spring migrants and residents. We will walk for up to 2 miles at a leisurely pace through this lovely habitat. Fields can be soggy, so rubber boots may be helpful. Meet in the […]
Expect a wide variety of spring migrants in the woodlands, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We’ll walk up to 2 miles on easy paths, farm roads and open fields. Meet at Green Point Farm by the green shed, off Rt.128. Leader: Travis Sparks at travismsparks@gmail.com For Google Maps […]