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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214
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UID:2102-1576281600-1576367999@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trips: Christmas Bird Counts: Bath — Phippsburg\, Dec. 14
DESCRIPTION:Birders of all ages and experiences are welcome. The CBCs usually begin early in the morning and last most of the day. The weather can be very iffy\, but at the very least\, cold and windy. Dress warmly\, as you’ll be outside much of the time. If you can’t venture out with our teams\, then consider doing bird counts at your home feeders. Submit the best estimates of birds in your yard—species and numbers. If you would like to participate as a team or individual\, please contact Doug Suitor at 841-1951 or dougsuitor@gmail.com. FMI for changes in the trip\, please check this web site close to the trip date:www.maineaudubon.org/merrymeeting.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trips-christmas-bird-counts-bath-phippsburg-dec-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T185854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T185854Z
UID:2100-1575707400-1575718200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk\, Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island\, Dec.
DESCRIPTION:Join John Berry and Merrymeeting Audubon for a look at the winter waterfowl of eastern Casco Bay from one of Harpswell’s most scenic locations. Directions for the site are on the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust web site: hhltmaine. org. The estimated time is three hours. FMI John Berry at 632-7257 or Berry.John@comcast.net.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island-dec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T185613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T185613Z
UID:2098-1572768000-1572786000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Nov. 3
DESCRIPTION:John Berry will lead this trip to Sabattus Pond in Sabattus\, ME. In the Fall\, Sabattus hosts large concentrations of migrating waterfowl\, including Ruddy and Ring-necked Ducks\, Hooded Mergansers\, scaup and Coots. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 8:00 a.m. to carpool. FMI call John Berry at 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-at-sabattus-pond-nov-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T185345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T183425Z
UID:2096-1572289200-1572294600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public  Program: Nick Lund "The Sorry State of State Birds"
DESCRIPTION:How America Badly Screwed Up Our Avian Ambassadors. \n\nNick will talk about the history and development of state birds\, then discuss the\, let’s say\, interesting choices made by each state. He’ll also discuss the controversy surrounding Maine’s state bird and speculate on what might be a better choice. \nNote that Meerrymeeting Audubon Speaker Programs are on Mondays this Fall.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/public-speaker-program-tbd/
LOCATION:Morell Rm.\, Curtis Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T185053Z
UID:2094-1572078600-1572091200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hermit Island\, Oct 26
DESCRIPTION:Doug Suitor will lead this outing to Hermit Island on Small Point in Phippsburg. We’ll walk along Head Beach\, by ocean overlooks\, and along a wooded dirt road by a saltwater cove. Expect to see ducks\, grebes\, and loons as well as some woodland birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the north end of Bath Plaza across from McDonald’s\, or 8:30 at Head Beach\, Hermit Island\, Route 216\, Phippsburg. FMI call Doug Suitor at 841-1951.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-hermit-island-oct-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T184748Z
UID:2092-1571558400-1571569200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm\, Dresden\, Oct. 20
DESCRIPTION:Expect a wide variety of Fall migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We will walk paths\, farm roads and open fields (about 2 miles total). Wear footwear suitable for walking in dew-covered grassy fields. Meet at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Rt. 128 at 8:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-dresden-oct-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T125041Z
UID:2089-1571475600-1571486400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath\, Oct. 19
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer work morning.  Trail maintenance\, installing new bird boxes\, cleaning existing boxes\, removing invasive plants. \nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the stop sign. Here New Meadows Road turns into Foster Point Road. Follow Foster Point Rd. nearly to its end. You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right. \nIf you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-oct-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T184024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T184210Z
UID:2087-1570946400-1570986000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The Big Sit! Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick\, Oct. 13
DESCRIPTION:Join Merrymeeting Audubon for this fun event. We will be staking out a 17 foot diameter circle\, and from within the circle we will attempt to observe/hear all birds in the surrounding area. Observations (and listening) will begin at dawn (or before\, depending on the weather) and continue until dusk\, or after. Anyone is welcome to join The Big Sit! at any time during the day\, and stay as long as desired. \nMeet at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside Roads\, Brunswick.  FMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/the-big-sit-wharton-point-maquoit-landing-brunswick-oct-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T183622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T183655Z
UID:2084-1570348800-1570359600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing\, Oct. 6
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 6 8:00—11:00 A.M. \nWe will explore a variety of habitats for Fall migrants. Expect to walk paved and hard packed paths (up to 2.5 miles total). \nMeet at the parking lot off Admiral Fitch Avenue (.6 miles from Bath Road entrance) opposite Southern Maine Community College complex at 8:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-oct/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T183301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T181132Z
UID:2082-1570262400-1570273200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon\, Oct. 5
DESCRIPTION:We will walk an easy paved path (about 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. \nMeet at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue at 8:00 a.m. FMI call Gordon Smith at 449-8206. \n\nNote: The times are updated from those printed in our newsletter\, The Call.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-oct-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T183012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T183012Z
UID:2079-1569654900-1569672000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bird Banding at River Point Conservation Area\, Sept. 28
DESCRIPTION:We will meet Biodiversity Research Institute for an interpretive demonstration of bird banding. We will also walk the easy trails (up to 2 miles total) seeking Fall migrants. Restrooms available nearby. \nMeet at Brunswick Hannaford at 7:15 a.m. or at Hannaford at River Point off Rt. 100 in West Falmouth at 8:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bird-banding-at-river-point-conservation-area-sept-28/
LOCATION:River Point Conservation Area\, West Falmouth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T182600Z
UID:2076-1569265200-1569270600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Bird Watching in Maine\, Derek & Jeannette Lovitch\, Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:With nearly 450 species of birds recorded\, Maine offers an abundance of birding opportunities for people of all levels of interest and experience\, from those looking beyond their backyards for the first time\, to knowledgeable visitors looking to plug a hole in their list of sightings. From mountaintop to barrier beach\, from “The County” and the Crown of Maine to the southwest coastal plain\, a wide variety of birds can be found\, and “Birdwatching in Maine” will show you how\, where\, and why. Full of photographs from Derek\, and his wife\, Jeannette\, of iconic species and iconic places\, this program will explore all that birdwatching in Maine has to offer.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-bird-watching-in-maine-derek-jeannette-lovitch-sept-23/
LOCATION:Morell Rm.\, Curtis Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T181925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T181925Z
UID:2074-1569137400-1569150000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm\, Dresden\, Sept. 22
DESCRIPTION:Expect a wide variety of Fall migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We will walk paths\, farm roads and open fields (about 2 miles total). Wear footwear suitable for walking in dew-covered grassy fields. \nMeet at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Rt. 128 at 7:30 a.m. \nFMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-dresden-sept-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T181604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T181604Z
UID:2072-1567927800-1567940400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon Sept. 8
DESCRIPTION:We will walk an easy paved path (about 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. \nMeet at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue at 7:30 a.m. \nFMI call Gordon Smith at 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-sept-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190902T181155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T181155Z
UID:2070-1567843200-1567854000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Morse Mt. Saturday Sept. 7
DESCRIPTION:The Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area is a great spot for watching the Fall migration of raptors. Maurice & Cathie Dauphin will help you identify the birds as they fly overhead. After the view from the top\, enjoy Seawall Beach and any late migrating shorebirds. Bring sturdy shoes and lunch. \nMeet at the Morse Mountain parking lot off Route 216\, Phippsburg\, at 8:00 a.m. \nFMI call Maurice Dauphin at 389-2585.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-morse-mt-saturday-sept-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T202550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103643Z
UID:1977-1566025200-1566043200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:At this Harpswell Heritage Land Trust preserve we will be looking for returning shorebirds on the mudflats of Basin and Curtis coves. We also expect to observe resident land birds on the easy trails (up to 2 miles total)\, including a visit to the amazing “Pebble”. Portable toilet available nearby at Mitchell Field. \nMeet at Brunswick Hannaford at 7:00 a.m.\, or at Curtis Cove Preserve lower parking lot off Basin Point Rd. at 7:30 a.m. \nFMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-curtis-farm-preserve-harpswell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103544Z
UID:1974-1564506000-1564515000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Merrymeeting Audubon Board
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting: host Glenn Evans\, Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath For directions call 443-9652.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/meeting-mma-board/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T201456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T160228Z
UID:1972-1564212600-1564223400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Family Bird/Nature Program & “Sneaky Pat Challenge”\, Hamilton Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:See videos of previous programs on YouTube:\n 2017-18 https://youtu.be/3aOKovK3JgQ \n2016 Family Birding/Nature Program   \n  \nThis program is geared for 2nd–6th grade students\, with their parents. Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds and other nature sights\, and to have the birds light upon a feeding tray held by the children’s gloved hands. \nPre-registration is required and limited to 8 children per session. \nMeet at the Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m. \nFMI to register\, contact Glenn Evans or Marianne Warner at 443-9652 or e-mail: warnerevans20@yahoo.com.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-family-bird-nature-program-sneaky-pat-challenge-hamilton-sanctuary-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T201143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103749Z
UID:1969-1562398200-1562409000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Family Bird/Nature Program & “Sneaky Pat Challenge”\, Hamilton Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:This program is geared for 3rd–6th grade beginning birders\, with their parents. Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds and other nature sights\, and to have the birds light upon a feeding tray held by the children’s gloved hands. \nPre-registration is required and limited to 8 children per session. Meet at the Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m. FMI to register\, contact Glenn Evans or Marianne Warner at 443-9652 or e-mail: warnerevans20@yahoo.com. \nHamilton Sanctuary lies along Foster Point Road in West Bath\, a little over 3 miles from the Foster Point Road/State Road intersection. It offers visitors 2.5 miles of well-maintained trails thanks to the help of a volunteer stewardship committee.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-family-bird-nature-program-sneaky-pat-challenge-hamilton-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104421Z
UID:1964-1561876200-1561894200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary\, Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this Maine Audubon Sanctuary\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Mast Landing Sanctuary parking area off Upper Mast Landing Rd. at 6:50 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-mast-landing-audubon-sanctuary-freeport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103855Z
UID:1960-1561795200-1561806000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Day: Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:Cut back new growth from trails and remove non-native invasives to maintain native habitat. Prepare Sanctuary for upcoming Family Bird/Nature Programs. FMI Glenn Evans at 443-9652 if you are planning on coming.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/work-day-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103925Z
UID:1955-1561271400-1561289400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Long Reach Preserve\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy to moderate trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this Harpswell Heritage Land Trust property\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Long Reach Preserve parking area at the Trufant-Summerton ballfield on Rt. 24 at 6:50 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-long-reach-preserve-harpswell/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103954Z
UID:1951-1561185000-1561203000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Chase Reserve/Calderwood Preserve\, Brunswick/Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy trails (up to 3 miles total) along these two neighboring preserves along the border between Brunswick and Freeport\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at the Chase Reserve parking area off Bunganuc Rd.\, just before the Freeport town line\, at 6:30 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-chase-reserve-calderwood-preserve-brunswick-freeport/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104021Z
UID:1944-1560665700-1560688200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pineland Farm\, New Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy farm roads and paths (up to 3 miles total) along the fields and forests of Pineland Farm\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Restrooms available nearby. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:15 a.m.\, or at the Pineland campus parking lot off Yarmouth Drive at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pineland-farm-new-gloucester/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104055Z
UID:1941-1560580200-1560600000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey-\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy to moderate trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this 118-acre Bowdoin College-owned field station looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the parking area at the Coastal Studies Center at the end of Bayview Rd. (off Rt. 24 on Orr’s Island) at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bowdoin-college-coastal-studies-center-harpswell/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T193520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104119Z
UID:1934-1560061800-1560090600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Morse Mountain/Seawall Beach\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk this 600-acre conservation area on a private road and beach (up to 6 miles total). The road to the beach has steep up and down sections\, but we will take our time looking and listening for breeding birds. You are free to participate all day (bring a lunch)\, or turn back at any time. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at the east end of the Bath Shopping Center\, across from McDonald’s at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Morse Mountain parking lot off Rt. 216 in Phippsburg at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-morse-mountain-seawall-beach-phippsburg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190528T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104203Z
UID:1929-1559977200-1559988000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cathance River Preserve\, Topsham
DESCRIPTION:We will walk the trails looking for Towhees\, sparrows\, warblers\, woodpeckers and other birds. Wildflowers\, ferns and mosses grow in the moist woods by the river. Take Rt. 196 and turn into the Highland Green Community on the north side of the highway. Drive in about 1/2 mile and meet in the parking lot of the golf course\, on the left\, at 7:00 a.m.\nFMI Andrew Gilbert at 329-7525.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-cathance-river-preserve-topsham/
LOCATION:ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190516T113731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104232Z
UID:1856-1559457000-1559476800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Florida Lake\, Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. This 167-acre property\, owned by the Town of Freeport\, consists of a large shallow pond and surrounding forest habitat suitable for waterfowl and a variety of land birds. We will walk the trails surrounding the pond (up to 2.5 miles total) looking and listening for breeding birds. Wear footwear suitable for occasional wet and muddy areas.Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at Florida Lake off Rt. 125 at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-florida-lake-freeport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190516T113841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103433Z
UID:1858-1559370600-1559388600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bradley Pond Farm Preserve\, Topsham
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey –\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy paths and fields (up to 2 miles total) on this Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust preserve\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Wear footwear suitable for walking in dew-covered grassy fields. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the upper parking area at Bradley Pond Farm Preserve on Bradley Pond Rd. (off Rt. 201) at 6:45 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bradley-pond-farm-preserve-topsham/
LOCATION:ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190601
CREATED:20190516T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T201322Z
UID:1860-1558853100-1558868400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Otter Brook Preserve\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:We will explore this new Harpswell Heritage Land Trust preserve for migrating songbirds and evidence of early breeding bird activity. Expect to walk on easy trails (up to 2 miles total). Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:45 a.m.\, or at the Otter Brook Preserve parking area off Harpswell Rd. at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-otter-brook-preserve-harpswell/
LOCATION:Otter Brook Preserve\, 429 Harpswell Neck Rd\, Harpswell\, ME\, 04079
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