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. […]

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 […]

How America Badly Screwed Up Our Avian Ambassadors. Nick 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. Note that Meerrymeeting Audubon Speaker Programs are […]

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.

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.

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 […]

(alternate date Saturday, Dec. 28 TBD) 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 […]

On this annual outing from Ogunquit to Biddeford Pool, we should see many of Maine’s wintering birds including Harlequin Duck, scoters, Purple Sandpipers, and maybe a Snowy Owl or King Eider. Bring a lunch or a snack. Meet at north end of the Bath Plaza parking lot near McDonald’s at 7:00 a.m. or at Brunswick […]

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER As time and conditions allow, we’ll search Pott’s Point, Basin Point and Mitchell Field for waterfowl, gulls and various wintering land birds.Meet at the end of Rt. 123 in South Harpswell at 9:00 a.m. Park along the roadside by the Town Pier. FMI Gordon Smith at 449-8206.