Field Trip: Evergreen Cemetery & Capisic Pond, Portland

Expect to observe a wide variety of songbirds, particularly warblers. We hope to observe the rare Orchard Oriole at Capisic Pond. We will walk easy paths (up to 2.5 miles total). Restroom stop before visiting Capisic Pond. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:15 a.m., or at Evergreen Cemetery by the lower ponds at 7:15 a.m. […]

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Field Trip: Brunswick Town Commons, Brunswick

Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Brunswick Town Commons with a Spring walk on easy paths (up to 3 miles total). We will observe a variety of plants and wildlife, including migrating songbirds. Meet at Brunswick Town Commons parking area off Harpswell Rd. at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.

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Field Trip: Bradley Pond, Topsham

This relatively easy walk passes through a conservation easement surrounding a privately-owned working farm. The easement includes varied habitats. We’ll focus on migrating land birds: warblers, flycatchers, blackbirds, vireos, sparrows and an occasional raptor. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 7:30 a.m., or at the Bradley Pond 2nd parking lot at 8:00 a.m. FMI Carol Jack […]

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Field Trip: Thorne Head, Bath

This trip is run jointly by MMAS and KELT. Thorne Head overlooks Whiskeag Creek and is located on the Maine Birding Trail. The preserve is rich in vireos and warblers. The paths provide easy walking under a canopy of mature trees. Meet at the east end of Bath Shopping Center at 7:30 a.m. to carpool, […]

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Field Trip: Otter Brook Preserve, Harpswell

Otter Brook Preserve 429 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell, ME

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 […]

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Field Trip: Bradley Pond Farm Preserve, Topsham

ME, United States

Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey - Participate 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 […]

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