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SUMMARY:Program: Spectacular Bobolinks: Implementing Conservation Measures for Our Imperiled Grassland Birds\, Laura Suomi-Lecker
DESCRIPTION:Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most charismatic and iconic species of our grasslands. They\, along with other grassland species\, have suffered the steepest losses of North American birds in recent decades\, facing threats on several fronts simultaneously. Join us as we learn about the birds of our grasslands\, the challenges they face\, and how we as landowners can help conserve these wonderful species. \nLaura Suomi-Lecker is director of the Ag Allies statewide grassland bird program and technical director at Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District and Manager. \nMEET AT The Highlands Room\, Topsham Public Library\, Topsham. \nChapter board meeting: 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. \n*Note the new location and time.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-spectacular-bobolinks-implementing-conservation-measures-for-our-imperiled-grassland-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Reid State Park\, Georgetown
DESCRIPTION: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. We’ll walk up to 4 miles on pavement\, rocks and sand beach. \nMeet at Griffith’s Head parking lot. \nLeader: Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-reid-state-park-georgetown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T001919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034353Z
UID:3396-1776499200-1776524400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Scarborough Marsh/Biddeford Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join the search for early spring waterfowl at two of Maine’s premier birding locations. Birding hotspots we may visit at Scarborough Marsh 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. A stop at McDonald’s in Saco is planned. \nCarpooling is required as parking is limited at some locations. Meet location is TBD. \nLeader: Peggy Page/John Berry. Reservations required: mpage815@gmail.com
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-scarborough-marsh-biddeford-pool/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260106T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164033Z
UID:3382-1776796200-1776799800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Behavior\, Society\, and Sex in Adolescent Birds\, Dr. Liam Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Most birds have some growing up to do before they start to breed. Although they reach full adult size within weeks of hatching\, many birds will not raise offspring for years\, or even decades. Dr. Liam Taylor explores the strange things that young birds need to do before they can reproduce—from developing a territory on a rocky island to finding a dance partner on the rainforest floor. Looking back through millions of years of evolution\, we will uncover how society and sex create new challenges and opportunities for adolescent birds. \nDr. Liam Taylor is an evolutionary ecologist and ornithologist\, studying how social structures influence the ecology\, evolution and conservation of birds. They are currently working as the Doherty Postdoctoral Scholar in Biology at Bowdoin College\, Maine\, and the Bowdoin Scientific Station on Kent Island\, New Brunswick\, Canada. Their field studies have ranged from shorebirds in the subarctic to tropical\, dancing manakins in the Amazon rainforest. \nMEET AT The Highlands Room\, Topsham Public Library\, Topsham. \nChapter board meeting: 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. \n*Note the new location and time.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-behavior-society-and-sex-in-adolescent-birds-dr-liam-taylor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T002052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T211158Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Earth Day Festival\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Merrymeeting Audubon will be participating in the 2026 Earth Day Festival. Please visit our table to learn more about our organization\, how you can get involved\, get 4-H camp scholarship information and go on a “bird walk”\, as well as participate in many other fun festival activities.\n\nLearn more about the festival here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/special-event-earth-day-festival-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
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CREATED:20260129T002316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034329Z
UID:3398-1777190400-1777201200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:In addition to observing early returning woodland migrants\, we’ll be on the lookout for hunting kestrels on the airfield grassland. Also\, we’ll be listening for singing field and savannah sparrows\, as well as eastern meadowlarks\, as we walk 2.5 miles on paved/gravel roads and easy field paths. \nMeet at the Pine St. entrance. \nLeader: Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here. \nNo rain date
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034314Z
UID:3399-1777707000-1777719600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Fitzgerald Conservation Area/Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore these two town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The Fitzgerald Preserve is one of the few sand plain grasslands remaining in Maine. Afterward\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. We’ll walk 2 miles on easy sandy paths.\nMeet at the iron gate at the end of Lindbergh Crossing Rd. off Old Bath Rd. \nLeader: Travis Sparks at travismsparks@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-fitzgerald-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
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UID:3400-1778313600-1778324400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Viles Arboretum\, Augusta
DESCRIPTION:Viles Arboretum in Augusta offers a wide variety of habitats\, from marsh to woodland to grassy fields and orchards—and therefore a wide variety of spring migrants and residents. We will walk for up to 2 miles at a leisurely pace through this lovely habitat. Fields can be soggy\, so rubber boots may be helpful. \nMeet in the parking lot at the visitor center. \nLeader: Peggy Page at (207) 650-0549 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-viles-arboretum-augusta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T002804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034237Z
UID:3401-1779003000-1779015600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Green Point WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:Expect a wide variety of spring migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We’ll walk up to 2 miles on easy paths\, farm roads and open fields. \nMeet at Green Point Farm by the green shed\, off Rt.128. \nLeader: Travis Sparks at travismsparks@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here. \nNo Rain Date
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-green-point-wma-dresden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T002917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034214Z
UID:3402-1779521400-1779534000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Kate Furbish Preserve—East\, Brunswick Landing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 7:30 am–11:00 am \nWarblers\, other migrants and residents enjoy this mix of woodlands\, fields and wetlands. \nWe’ll walk 1.5 miles on paved roads with an optional climb up a bunker to overlook the marsh. \nMeet at preserve gate on Ordnance Rd. on Brunswick Landing. \nLeader: Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.co \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-kate-furbish-preserve-east-brunswick-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T033719Z
UID:3403-1780126200-1780138800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:We’ll observe spring migrants and early breeding birds along this easy-to-walk paved river path for 3 miles. \nMeet at Papermill Trail parking lot off Rt.196 and Frost Hill Ave. \nLeader: Travis Sparks at travismsparks@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T003125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T033655Z
UID:3404-1781337600-1781352000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Birds and Butterflies—Mitchell Field/Curtis Farm Preserve\, Harpswell Neck
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk 2 miles on paved and gravel paths around the perimeter of this 120-acre town-owned property searching for flying wonders\, whether they be birds or butterflies. Jack Collins\, our butterfly expert\, will be providing commentary and insight into the butterflies we may encounter. Afterward\, as time allows\, we may visit the Curtis Farm Preserve. \nMeet at Mitchell Field\, waterfront parking lot. \nLeaders: Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.com\, Jack Collins \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-birds-and-butterflies-mitchell-field-curtis-farm-preserve-harpswell-neck/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T003243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T033627Z
UID:3405-1781940600-1781953200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Auburn Lake Nature Trail\, Auburn
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk an easy 2.5 miles on a discontinued gravel town road along the northwestern shore of Lake Auburn. We’ll be looking and listening for various breeding forest birds along the trail. \nMeet at Whitman Spring Road trailhead off West Auburn Rd. \nLeader: Peggy Page at (207) 650-0549 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-auburn-lake-nature-trail-auburn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103528
CREATED:20260129T003401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T033605Z
UID:3406-1787990400-1787997600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Shorebird Saturday at Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Observe shorebirds as they forage on the mudflat and bay on the incoming tide. \nMeet at Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside Rds. \nLeader: Gordon Smith at (207) 449-8206 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-shorebird-saturday-at-wharton-point-brunswick/
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