Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond, Sabattus

Join leader John Berry as we explore Sabattus Pond for migrating waterfowl, including hundreds of Ruddy Ducks, as well as scaup and mergansers. Meet at Martin’s Point Park on Sabattus Pond. From the intersection of Route 9 and Route 126 in Sabattus, take High Street north approximately .4 mile to Elm Street.  Turn right on […]

Public Program: Peggy Page, “Birding in New Zealand”

Few birding locations on the planet offer such spectacular scenery and extraordinary birds as New Zealand. Isolated for millions of years, it features many species–even whole families–of birds found nowhere else. And its surrounding waters teem with albatross, petrels and shearwaters, all easily accessible on coastal pelagic trips. Join local birder Peggy Page as she […]

Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk – Giant Stairs, Bailey Island

Join leader John Berry as we search for winter waterfowl in eastern Casco Bay from the Giant Stairs Trail. Meet at the Giant Stairs Trail on Bailey Island. From Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24), turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Proceed approximately .1 mile to a small parking area for 4 or 5 cars at All […]

Public Program: The Hidden History of American Shorebirds

An evening discussion with Kenn Kaufman! Note: This event is online-only. Registration is required at https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/an-evening-with-kenn-kaufman-february-10 The shorebirds - sandpipers, plovers, and their kin - are beautiful, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challenge for birders. However, the level of confusion was much greater in the early 1800s, when naturalists were […]

Public Program: Bob Duchesne, “What’s out there in the Gulf of Maine?”

Bob’s been doing a lot of boat trips into the Gulf of Maine, and created a new program he refers to as “what’s out there in the Gulf of Maine”. There’s more out there than what can be seen from the beach. Sea creatures from all over the Atlantic, stream into the Gulf to take […]

Field Trip: Reid State Park, Georgetown

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. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot overlooking The […]

Public Program: Avian Haven – A Sanctuary for Maine’s Wild Birds

Avian Haven, located in Freedom, ME, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured and orphaned wild birds with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats. They strive to provide the highest standards of care and treatment for their avian patients.  Avian Haven Clinic Director Kim Chavez and Rehabilitation Manager Marcy DeCoff […]

Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary, West Bath

As conditions allow, we will be clearing trails of winter damage, removing invasive plants to enhance native plant growth and natural habitat, and maintaining apple trees for the benefit of wildlife. Directions:  Take the New Meadows exit off Us Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight at traffic […]

Field Trip: Scarborough Marsh/ Biddeford Pool

Join the search for early spring waterfowl at two of Maine’s premier birding locations. Birding hotspots at Scarborough Marsh we may visit 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. […]