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. Meet at […]

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. Meet at the Morse Mountain […]

We will walk an easy paved path (about 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. Meet at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue at 7:30 a.m. FMI call Gordon Smith at 449-8206.

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. […]

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 […]

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. Meet 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 […]

We will walk an easy paved path (about 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. Meet 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. Note: The times are updated from those printed in our newsletter, The […]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:00—11:00 A.M. We will explore a variety of habitats for Fall migrants. Expect to walk paved and hard packed paths (up to 2.5 miles total). Meet 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 […]

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 […]