Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation & Conservation Area/Bay Bridge Landing Wetland, Brunswick

****CANCELED**** (See news post) We’ll explore these two Town-owned properties for early 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. Fol- lowing, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. […]

Field Trip: Kate Furbish Preserve (West), Brunswick

We will search for Fall land migrants, as well as shorebirds in Harpswell Cove. Expect to walkeasy paths on former Navy security roads (up to 2.5 miles total). Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the trailhead off Merriconeag Road in Brunswick Landing across from the golf course clubhouse. There is limited parking (up to six cars) […]

Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve/Mitchell Field, South Harpswell

We will explore Curtis Farm Preserve for Fall land migrants, as well as shorebirds in Basin and Curtis coves. Expect to walk on easy trails. Following, at Mitchell Field we will walk a gravel woods path and view Middle Bay. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Curtis Farm Preserve lower parking lot off Basin Point […]

Field Trip: Morse Mountain, Phippsburg

The Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area is a great spot for watching the Fall migration of raptors. Maurice and Cathie Dauphin will help you identify the birds as they fly overhead. After the view from the top, an optional walk to Seawall Beach (up to 3 miles total) is possible. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at […]

Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail, Lisbon

We will walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Rt. 196 at Frost Hill Avenue. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 The outdoor guidelines/restrictions of the Covid-19  of the Maine and/or federal CDC in […]

Field Trip: Green Point Farm, Dresden

Sunday, October 3, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Field Trip: Green Point Farm, Dresden We will search for 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).The grassy fields may be wet/dew-covered. Meet at […]

Field Trip: The Big Sit!, Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing), Brunswick

Join us for the day, an hour, or only a few minutes - as much or as little time as you choose. 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. […]