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UID:2996-1722150000-1722150000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, JULY 28\, 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday –\nWharton Point\, Brunswick \nJoin us for Shorebird Sunday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton\nPoint (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds\nas they begin to forage on the mudflat\non the outgoing tide.\nvMeet at 7:00 a.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road\nand Woodside Road. FMI Gordon\nSmith 449-8206 or Peggy Page\n650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-july-28-700-a-m-900-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T181130Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday July 20 Field Trip\, 7:30-10:30 am: Hamilton Sanctuary; Family Birding Program and the "Sneaky Pat Challenge"
DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 20 Field Trip\, 7:30-10:30 am: Hamilton Sanctuary; Family Birding Program and the “Sneaky Pat Challenge”.  This Program is geared for 2nd to 6th grade students who are beginning birders\, and their parents.  Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds at Hamilton Sanctuary\, and to have birds light upon their gloved hands to eat birdseed.  \nMeet at Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m.  Registration is limited.  Participants should have jeans and a visored cap for the “Sneaky Pat Challenge”.  See link to slide show of prior program.\nTo register or for more information call Glenn Evans at 443-9652 or e-mail warnerevans20@yahoo.com..  \nhttps://youtu.be/3aOKovK3JgQhttps://youtu.be/3aOKovK3JgQhttps://youtu.be/3aOKovK3Jg
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/saturday-july-20-field-trip-730-1030-am-hamilton-sanctuary-family-birding-program-and-the-sneaky-pat-challenge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240702T012930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T012948Z
UID:3113-1719820800-1719853200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip Reports Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Brunswick Landing\, Brunswick April 21 – https://ebird.org/checklist/S169679899 \nGreen Point Farm WMA\, Dresden April 28 https://ebird.org/checklist/S170823698 \nCapt. Wm. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area May 4 https://ebird.org/checklist/S17196991   \nBaybridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick May 4 https://ebird.org/checklist/S171978379 \nBrunswick Town Commons\, Brunswick May 11 https://ebird.org/checklist/S173616323 \nAndroscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon May 26 https://ebird.org/checklist/S177361791 \nGreen Point Farm WMA\, Dresden June 2 https://ebird.org/checklist/S179032057 \nCapt. Wm. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area\, Brunswick June 9 https://ebird.org/checklist/S180438848 \nBaybridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick June 9 https://ebird.org/checklist/S180438848 \nMitchell Field\, Harpswell June 15 https://ebird.org/checklist/S181661252 \nCurtis Farm Preserve\, Harpswell June 15 https://ebird.org/checklist/S181668544
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reports-spring-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240622T141708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T143210Z
UID:3110-1719043200-1719075600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Saturday July 20 Field Trip\, 7:30-10:30 am: Hamilton Sanctuary; Family Birding Program and the "Sneaky Pat Challenge"
DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 20 Field Trip\, 7:30-10:30 am: Hamilton Sanctuary; Family Birding Program and the “Sneaky Pat Challenge”.  This Program is geared for 2nd to 6th grade students who are beginning birders\, and their parents.  Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds at Hamilton Sanctuary\, and to have birds light upon their gloved hands to eat birdseed.  Participants should have jeans and a visored cap for the “Sneaky Pat Challenge”.  See poster for more information.  Meet at Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m.  Registration is limited.  To register or for more information contact Glenn Evans at 443-9652 or e-mail warnerevans20@yahoo.com.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/family-birding-and-nature-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240526T161155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T012113Z
UID:2995-1719043200-1719054000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, JUNE 22\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton\nSanctuary\, West Bath\nAs conditions allow\, we will be\nremoving invasive plants and doing\ntrail maintenance.\nvDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn\nleft onto New Meadows Road and go\nstraight ahead to the traffic signal at\nBath Road. Proceed across Bath Road\nonto Foster’s Point Road and follow\nit nearly to the end. You will see the\nSanctuary sign and a parking area on\nthe right. If you plan to participate\,\nplease contact the Sanctuary\nmanager\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-\n9652 prior to the day\, for planning\npurposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-june-22-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240526T155205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T010939Z
UID:2994-1718438400-1718452800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, JUNE 15\, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Birds and Butterflies –\nMitchell Field\, Harpswell \nWe’ll walk paved and gravel paths\naround the perimeter of this 120-acre\ntown-owned property searching for\nthese flying wonders\, whether they\nbe birds or butterflies. Jack Collins\,\nour butterfly expert\, will be joining\nus\, providing commentary and insight\ninto the butterflies we may encounter.\nFollowing\, as time allows\, we may\nvisit the Curtis Farm Preserve nearby.\nvMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking\narea near the bay and pier. Mitchell\nField is located in West Harpswell\, off\nHarpswell Neck Road (Rt 123). FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-june-15-800-a-m-1200-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240526T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T012804Z
UID:2993-1717918200-1717932600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, JUNE 9\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald\nRecreation and Conservation Area/\nBay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\,\nBrunswick\nWe’ll explore these two town-owned\nproperties for breeding birds. The\n“Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the few\nsandplain grasslands remaining in\nMaine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths\n(up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual\nnatural area. Following\, we’ll visit the\nnearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland\nPark on the Androscoggin River.\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the iron gate\nat the end of Lindbergh Crossing\nRoad (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles\nnortheast of the Bath Road/Old Bath\nRoad intersection. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-june-9-730-a-m-1130-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240526T154337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T232635Z
UID:2992-1717313400-1717327800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, JUNE 2\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\,\nDresden\nExpect a wide variety of breeding\nbirds (and some late spring migrants)\nin the woodlands\, fields and wild rice\nflats of this diverse State Wildlife\nManagement Area. We’ll walk easy\npaths\, farm roads and open fields (up\nto 2 miles).\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point\nFarm by the green shed off Route 128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-june-2-730-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240404T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T151128Z
UID:2971-1716708600-1716721200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, MAY 26\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\,\nLisbon\nWe will walk an easy paved path (up\nto 3 miles) along the river to observe\nlate spring migrants.\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sabattus\nRiver boat launch parking lot off\nRoute 196 at Frost Hill Avenue. FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-may-26-730-a-m-1100-a-m-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240404T145954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T150535Z
UID:2969-1716019200-1716019200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, MAY 18 OR SUNDAY\, MAY 19\, 5:00 A.M. – ?
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Big Day by Bike\, Brunswick\nLanding\nIf you have a bicycle–a regular\nbike\, ebike\, or even an etrike (for us\nseniors!)–and you enjoy birding\,\nthis is the trip for you. Our goal\nis to exceed 100 bird species by\nday’s end. To make an informed\ndecision concerning your potential\nparticipation\, please review the\nfollowing:\n1. Since good weather conditions\nare desired for a successful Big Day\,\non the Wednesday before the Big Day\nweekend\, the trip leader will choose\neither Saturday or Sunday for this\ntrip. To know which day has been\nchosen for the Big Day\, please check\nthe Merrymeeting website (https://\nmerrymeeting.maineaudubon.org)\nor contact the trip leader.\n2. The Big Day by Bike trip will\ntake place entirely within the confines\nof Brunswick Landing (former Naval\nAir Station) and will include paved\nroads and gravel/dirt paths (not\nmountain bike trails). Therefore\,\ngravel or “fat” tires (not road tires) are\ndesired for your bike.\n3. A bike helmet will be required to\nbe worn while riding. No exceptions!\n4. Expect to ride 25+ miles on\nmostly flat terrain. However\, the pace\nwill be slow at times\, as we will be\nstopping frequently to observe and/\nor hear birds.\n5. Bring water/lunch/snacks\,\nouterwear based on the weather\,\nsunscreen\, and tick/mosquito\nrepellent.\n6. Since we will be viewing the\nairfield\, as well as Harpswell Cove\,\nit may be helpful to bring along a\nsmall birding scope that can be safely\nstowed on your bike.\n7. Since 3 or 4 species of owls are\ndesired for the Big Day list\, the trip\nleader (and anyone who desires to\nride along) is planning to ride out\nat 3:00 a.m. (bike headlight and/or\nflashlight required) to listen for owls.\nIf you are planning to come along to\nlisten for owls\, please confirm with\nthe trip leader.\n8. Anyone can leave or join the Big\nDay group at any time during the day.\nHowever\, please notify the leader\nwhen you leave\, or join\, the group.\n9. Meet at 5:00 a.m. at the\nBrunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\,\nPine Street entrance. FMI Gordon\nSmith 449-8206 (text or call).
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-may-18-or-sunday-may-19-500-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240404T144054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T144358Z
UID:2968-1715412600-1715425200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Saturday\, May 11\, 7:30A.M. - 11:00A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Brunswick Town Commons\nOnce part of a large 1000 acre\n“commonage”\, this mostly wooded\ntown-owned park harbors many\nspring bird migrants. Our walking\nroute will be decided based on\ncurrent conditions\, but may include\nthe Coffin Ice Ponds\, as well as a\nrestored pitch pine barren. We’ll\nwalk on mostly level woodland paths\n(some may have exposed roots) for up\nto 2.5 miles.\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the parking\narea off Harpswell Road (Rt. 123)\, 1.5\nmiles south of Bowdoin College. FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-may-11-730-1100/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240404T143224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T143224Z
UID:2965-1714807800-1714822200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:  SATURDAY\, MAY 4\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald\nRecreation and Conservation Area/\nBay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\,\nBrunswick\nWe’ll explore these two town-owned\nproperties for early spring migrants.\nThe “Fitzgerald Preserve” is one\nof the few sandplain grasslands\nremaining in Maine. We’ll walk\neasy sandy paths (up to 2 miles)\nexploring this unusual natural area.\nFollowing\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay\nBridge Landing Wetland Park on the\nAndroscoggin River.\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the iron gate\nat the end of Lindbergh Crossing\nRoad (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles\nnortheast of the Bath Road/Old Bath\nRoad intersection. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-may-4-730-a-m-1130-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240226T193727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193727Z
UID:2944-1714289400-1714302000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, APRIL 28\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\,\nDresden\nExpect a wide variety of early spring\nmigrants in the woodlands\, fields and\nwild rice flats of this diverse State\nWildlife Management Area. We’ll\nwalk easy paths\, farm roads and open\nfields (up to 2 miles).\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point\nFarm by the green shed off Route 128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy\nPage 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-april-28-730-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240226T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193031Z
UID:2943-1714208400-1714219200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, APRIL 27\, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton\nSanctuary\, West Bath\nAs conditions allow\, we will be\nremoving invasive plants and doing\ntrail maintenance.\nvDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn\nleft onto New Meadows Road and go\nstraight ahead to the traffic signal at\nBath Road. Proceed across Bath Road\nonto Foster’s Point Road and follow\nit nearly to the end. You will see the\nSanctuary sign and a parking area on\nthe right. If you plan to participate\,\nplease contact the Sanctuary manager\,\nGlenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the\nday\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-april-27-900-a-m-1200-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240225T223213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T223213Z
UID:2942-1713807000-1713816000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Program: April 22\, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Location: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick\nAnnual Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nPublic Program: 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nGuest speaker: Danielle D’Auria\,\n“Heron Tracking”.\nDid you ever wonder where Maine’s\nGreat Blue Herons go in winter\, and\nwhat path they travel to get there?\nSince 2016\, Maine department of Inland fisheries & Wildlife has deployed\nlightweight GPS tracking devices\non Great Blue Herons to follow their\nmovements during nesting\, migration\, and wintering.\nHear all about these majestic birds\,\nhow over 100 volunteers have been\nmonitoring their colonies for the\npast 15 years\, and how students are\nintegral to tracking their movements\nwithin and beyond state lines.\nDanielle is Maine Dept. of Inland\nFisheries & Wildlife’s species expert\non secretive marsh birds\, colonial\nwading birds\, common loons\, and\nblack terns. Over the past 15 years\,\nshe has devoted a great deal of effort\nto heron surveys and research\,\nincluding coordination of a volunteer\nmonitoring program called the Heron\nObservation Network of Maine.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/annual-meeting-and-program-april-22-530-p-m-800-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240225T222258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T222258Z
UID:2941-1713684600-1713697200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, APRIL 21\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing\nPerimeter Trail\, Pine Street Entrance\nIn addition to observing early\nreturning woodland migrants\, we will\nbe on the lookout for hunting kestrels\non the airfield grassland. Also\, we’ll\nbe listening for singing field and\nsavannah sparrows\, as well as eastern\nmeadowlarks. We’ll walk paved/\ngravel roads and easy paths (up to 2.5\nmiles).\nvMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Brunswick\nLanding Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street\nentrance. FMI Gordon Smith 449-\n8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-april-21-730-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240224T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T221002Z
UID:2940-1711387800-1711396800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting and Program: MONDAY\, MARCH 25\,
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting and Program: Monday March 25 \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick\nBoard Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nPublic Program: 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nGuest speaker: Derek Lovitch\, “Birding in Jamaica: Island Endemics to\nJerk Chicken”.\nJoin Derek and Jeannette Lovitch on\ntheir tour through Jamaica as they\nsearch for the island’s 28 Endemic\nbird species–birds found nowhere\nelse on the planet. Along the way\,\nthey take time to explore the island’s\necology and biogeography. \nDerek and Jeannette own and operate\nFreeport Wild Bird Supply\, a retail\nstore which caters to birders of all\nlevels. Derek is a published author of\nHow to be a Better Birder and Birdwatching\nin Maine: A Site Guide.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-and-program-monday-march-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240303T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T214808Z
UID:2947-1711184400-1711197000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Reid State Park\, Rescheduled to March 24\, 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This trip is has been rescheduled to Sunday due to Saturday’s forecast for snow/rain. All other trip details remain the same.  \nReid State Park is a magnificent\nsite in early spring. We’ll search for\nall manner of coastal waterbirds\,\nincluding scoters\, grebes and loons\,\nas well as sanderlings and purple\nsandpipers. Walking the beach to\nTodd’s Point is optional\, but often\nworth the effort.\nPlease note: The Park’s road to the main parking lot/Griffith Head is still closed to vehicles but the road to Todd’s Point is open.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy\nPage 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-march-23-900-a-m-1230-p-m/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240303T175748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T192049Z
UID:2949-1711184400-1711195200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Day: Hamilton Sanctuary (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday’s Work Day at Hamilton Sanctuary has been cancelled due to the storm. There are no plans to reschedule this event. Our thanks to those who planned to donate their time  tomorrow!
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/work-day-hamilton-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240213T180502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T220618Z
UID:2932-1709967600-1710003600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Saturday March 9\, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Salisbury Beach and Plum Island. \nJoin the search for late winter birds\non this all-day outing to coastal New\nHampshire and Massachusetts. First\nstop is Salisbury Beach State Park\,\nwhere we will look for ducks\, loons\,\ngrebes and short-eared owls. Then\non to Newburyport and Plum Island\nto see Iceland and glaucous gulls\,\nsnowy owls\, snow buntings and more\nwaterfowl. Dress warmly and bring\nlunch.\nvThe number of vehicles is limited on\nthis trip. Morning meeting location to\nbe decided. Please call John Berry at\n632-7257 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salisbury-beach-and-plum-island-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240206T192631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T204025Z
UID:2928-1708968600-1708977600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, Location: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nPublic Program: 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nGuest speaker: Bob Duchesne\,\n“Maine is Weird”\nBob Duchesne has spent a little time\non such questions as\, “Why is the\ncoast so rugged?” “Why is Maine\nthe most forested state in America?”\n“Why do we have so much northern\nhabitat compared to our peer states?”\nThe answers are fascinating.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/monday-february-26-location-curtis-memorial-library-morrell-room-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20240206T184052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T182546Z
UID:2924-1708160400-1708173000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 17\, 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Reid State Park\, Georgetown
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 17\, 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Reid State Park\, Georgetown \nThis trip is cancelled as Reid State Park remains closed due to storm damage from the January storm. \nReid State Park is a magnificent site in\nwinter. We will search for all manner\nof coastal waterbirds\, including\nscoters\, grebes and loons\, as well as\nsanderlings and purple sandpipers.\nAlso\, we’ll be on the lookout for\nsnowy owls\, a distinct possibility at\nthis location. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main\nparking lot overlooking The Lagoon.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-february-17-900-a-m-1230-p-m-reid-state-park-georgetown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T192534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T192534Z
UID:2830-1701505800-1701516600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 2\, 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk\, Giant\nStairs\, Bailey Island \nJoin John Berry for a look at the\nwinter waterfowl of eastern Casco Bay\nfrom one of Harpswell’s most scenic\nlocations.\nDirections: From Harpswell\nIslands Road (Rt.24)\, turn left onto\nWashington Avenue. Proceed\napproximately .1 mile to a small\nparking area for 4 or 5 cars at All\nSaints by-the-Sea Chapel. If this lot\nis full\, proceed down Washington\nAvenue to additional parking at\nHarpswell Heritage Land Trust’s\nMcIntosh Lot Preserve. FMI John\nBerry 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-december-2-830-a-m-1130-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T191909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T000746Z
UID:2829-1698566400-1698584400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rescheduled from SUNDAY OCTOBER 29\, to Sunday\, November 5\, 8:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus\nPond\, Sabattus \nJohn Berry will lead this trip to\nSabattus Pond. In the Fall\, this pond\nhosts concentrations of migrating\nwaterfowl\, including hundreds of\nRuddy Ducks\, as well as scaup and\nmergansers.\nMeet at Martin’s Point Park in\nSabattus. From the intersection of Rt.9\nand Rt.126\, take High Street north\napproximately .4 mile to Elm Street.\nTurn right on Elm Street and proceed\n.2 mile to Lake Street. Turn right on\nLake Street and proceed to the Park at\nthe end of the street. FMI John Berry\n632-7257. \n\n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-29-800-a-m-100-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T004311Z
UID:2827-1698082200-1698091200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Merrymeeting Event: MONDAY\, OCTOBER 23\,
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\,\nMorrell Room\, Brunswick \nPublic Program: 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nGuest Speaker: Nick Lund\, \, Bird Safe\nWindows and Legislative Updates. \nBird Safe Maine Presentation
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monday-october-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T190421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T190421Z
UID:2826-1697963400-1697976000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 22\, 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Hermit Island\, Phippsburg \nJoin co-leaders John Berry and\nGordon Smith as we explore this\nbirding mecca\, where the current\ncount is at 236 species. We will be\nwalking (up to 3 miles) in a variety\nof habitats\, from sandy beaches to\nrocky headlands to woodland paths.\nDirections: From Bath\, take Rt.209\n(High Street) south into Phippsburg.\nContinue south on Rt.209 (also known\nas Main Road) until the Rt.209/Rt.216\nintersection. Continue south on Rt.216\n(Small Point Road) for approximately\n3 miles. Turn right onto Head Beach\nRoad at the Hermit Island sign.\nProceed for approximately ¼ mile to\nthe Hermit Island parking lot (on the\nother side of the fence). Please do not\npark along Head Beach. FMI John\nBerry 632-7257 or Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-22-830-a-m-1200-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T185614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T193721Z
UID:2825-1697358600-1697367600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 8:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Androscoggin Riverwalk\,\nTopsham \nJoin us as we walk an easy paved path\nalong the Androscoggin River. We\nwill be looking for fall migrants along\nthe river and surrounding woodland.\nOur walking route (up to 2 miles) will\ntake us from the Black Bridge and\nSwinging Bridge\, past overlooks of the\nhydroelectric dam and Fort Andross\,\nto the Bowdoin Mill and overlooks of\nthe lower Androscoggin River.\nMeet at the parking lot at the\nentrance to the Swinging Bridge off\nBridge Street in Topsham. If this space\nis full\, there are alternative small\nparking areas\, one on the Brunswick\nside of the Swinging Bridge (off Mill\nStreet) and the other in Topsham\noff Summer Street (overlooking the\nhydroelectric dam). FMI Gordon\nSmith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-15-830-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230916T185226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T185226Z
UID:2824-1697274000-1697284800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 14\, 9:00 AM. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton\nSanctuary\, West Bath \nAs conditions allow\, we will be\npruning\, removing invasive plants and\ndoing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn\nleft onto New Meadows Road and go\nstraight ahead to the traffic signal at\nBath Road. Proceed across Bath Road\nonto Foster’s Point Road and follow\nit nearly to the end. You will see the\nSanctuary sign and a parking area on\nthe right. If you plan to participate\,\nplease contact the Sanctuary manager\,\nGlenn Evans at 443-9652 prior to the\nday\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-october-14-900-am-1200-p-m/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230910T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T004741Z
UID:2816-1696723200-1696809599@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 8\, DAWN TO DUSK
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: The Big Sit!\, Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick \nJoin Merrymeeting Audubon for this\nfun event. We will be staking out a 17\nfoot diameter circle\, and from within\nthe circle we will attempt to observe/\nhear all birds in the surrounding area.\nObservation/listening will begin\nat dawn and continue until dusk.\nAnyone is welcome to join The Big Sit!\nat any time during the day and stay as\nlong as desired.\nMeet at Wharton Point (head of\nMaquoit Bay) at the intersection of\nMaquoit and Woodside roads. FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.\nPlease note: If the predicted weather\nfor October 8 is not favorable\, this\nevent will take place the previous day\,\non Saturday\, October 7. Please check\nour website for updates.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-tripsunday-october-8-dawn-to-dusk/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154826
CREATED:20230910T185825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T185838Z
UID:2815-1696147200-1696158000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 1\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald\nRecreation and Conservation Area/\nBay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\,\nBrunswick \nWe’ll explore these two Town-owned\nproperties for fall migrants. The\n“Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the\nfew sandplain grasslands remaining\nin Maine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths\n(up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual\nnatural area. Following\, we’ll visit the\nnearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland\nPark on the Androscoggin River.\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the iron gate\nat the end of Lindbergh Crossing\nRoad (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles\nnortheast of the Bath Road/Old Bath\nRoad intersection. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-1-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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