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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.  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:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T012948Z
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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:20240720T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240706T143742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T181130Z
UID:3124-1721460600-1721471400@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.  \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:20240728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240526T225501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T011204Z
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:20240804T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240526T225816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T225327Z
UID:2997-1722756600-1722763800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME:   Sunday\, August 4\,  7:30 am - 9:30 am Wharton Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shorebird Sunday as\nwe search for shorebirds at Wharton\nPoint (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds\nas they forage on the mudflat on the\nincoming tide.\nMeet at 7:30 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-august-4-730-a-m-930-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T063000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240803T223821Z
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UID:3139-1723357800-1723357800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 11\, 6:30 am - 8:30 am Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shorebird Sunday as we search for shorebirds at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will be observing the shorebirds as they begin to forage on the mudflat on the outgoing tide. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/sunday-august-11-630-am-830-am-wharton-point-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240527T143925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T225523Z
UID:3000-1723962600-1723969800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 18\, 6:30 am - 8:30 am Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shorebird Sunday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton\nPoint (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds\nas they forage on the mudflat on the\nincoming tide.\nMeet at 6:30 a.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road\nand Woodside Road. FMI Gordon\nSmith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-august-18-630-a-m-830-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T163001Z
UID:3167-1725696000-1725710400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (southern coastal Maine)
DESCRIPTION:The Rachel Carson Refuge was established to protect estuarine and salt marsh habitat in southern coastal Maine for migrating birds.  Join leader Glenn Evans as we search for fall migrants at several Refuge Divisions. \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Rachel Carson Administrative Headquarters parking area.  To get to the Administrative Headquarters\, take I-95 to Exit 19 (Wells).  From Exit 19\, turn left onto Route 9/109.  At the stop light\, turn left onto Post Road (Route 1 North).  Just past the Maine Diner\, turn right onto Port Road (Route 9) and follow for approximately 3/4 mile.  Turn right into the refuge entrance.  From there\, we’ll drive to several locations.\nFMI Glenn Evans 443-9652
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge-southern-coastal-maine-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165605Z
UID:3170-1725782400-1725793200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve/Mitchell Field\, South Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders Gordon Smith and Peggy Page as we explore Curtis Farm Preserve for fall land migrants\, as well as shorebirds in Basin and Curtis coves.  Expect to walk on easy trails.  Following\, at Mitchell Field\, we’ll walk a woods path and view Middle Bay. \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Curtis Farm Preserve lower parking lot off Basin Point Road.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549\n\n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-curtis-farm-preserve-mitchell-field-south-harpswell-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165528Z
UID:3171-1726300800-1726311600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon--NOTE\, NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Gordon Smith as we walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles) along the river to observe fall migrants. \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Fall 2024 THE CALL published the field trip date as the 15th\, but we have since moved it to the 14th.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165448Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders Gordon Smith and Peggy Page as we search for fall woodland and grassland migrants.  Also\, we’ll be scanning the skies for southbound raptors.  We’ll walk paved/gravel roads and easy paths (up to 3 miles) \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street entrance.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-pine-street-entrance-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T192850Z
UID:3180-1727118000-1727121600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Becky Marvill\, “The Acadia Birding Festival”
DESCRIPTION:The Acadia Birding Festival is the largest birding festival in Maine. Becky will cover how the Festival started and offer highlights of its past 13 years. Becky Marvil lives with her family in Yarmouth\, Maine. Her background is in Biology\, Ornithology and Computer Science. She runs her own computer programming/webpage design business. She is the Executive Director of the Acadia Birding Festival\, combining her love of birding\, knowledge of webpage design and organizational skills. She also serves as the Secretary for the Maine Bird Records Committee\, as the eBird Hotspot monitor for Maine\, and on the Board of Maine Audubon. During her free time\, she helps with local bird surveys\, chases after rarities\, loves to travel and enjoy birds in new locations. \nMorrell Room\, Curtis Memorial Library\, Brunswick \nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-program-becky-marvill-the-acadia-birding-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165356Z
UID:3173-1727596800-1727607600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders Gordon Smith and Peggy Page as we search for fall migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area.  We’ll walk paths\, farm roads and open fields (about 2 miles).  The grassy fields may be wet/dew-covered. \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Route 128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165322Z
UID:3174-1728115200-1728126000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders Gordon Smith and Peggy Page as we explore these two town-owned properties for fall migrants.  The “Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the few sandplain grasslands remaining in Maine.  We’ll walk easy sandy paths (up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual natural area.  Following\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. \n\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the iron gate at the end of Lindbergh Crossing Road (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles northeast of the Bath Road/Old Bath Road intersection.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165250Z
UID:3175-1728777600-1728863999@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: The Big Sit!\, Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick (Dawn to Dusk)
DESCRIPTION:Join Merrymeeting Audubon for this fun event.  We’ll be staking out a 17 foot diameter circle\, and from within the circle we’ll attempt to observe/hear all birds in the surrounding area.  Observation/listening will begin at dawn and continue until dusk.  Anyone is welcome to join The Big Sit! at any time during the day and stay as long as desired. \n\nMeet at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside roads.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206\n\nPlease note: If the predicted weather for October 13 is not favorable\, this event will take place the previous day\, on Saturday\, October 12.  Please check our website for updates.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-the-big-sit-wharton-point-maquoit-landing-brunswick-dawn-to-dusk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T200848Z
UID:3176-1729328400-1729339200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we’ll be pruning\, removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance. \n\nMeet at Hamilton Sanctuary. From Route 1 in West Bath\, take the New Meadows exit.  Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road.  Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end.  You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right.  If you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165117Z
UID:3177-1729413000-1729425600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hermit Island\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders John Berry and Gordon Smith as we explore this birding mecca.  We’ll be walking (up to 3 miles) in a variety of habitats\, from sandy beaches\, to rocky headlands\, to woodland paths. \nMeet at Hermit Island.  From Bath\, take Route 209 (High Street) south into Phippsburg.  Continue south on Route 209 (also known as Main Road) until the Route 209/Route 216 intersection.  Continue south on Route 216 (Small Point Road) for approximately 3 miles.  Turn right onto Head Beach Road at the Hermit Island sign.  Proceed for approximately ¼ mile to the Hermit Island parking lot (on the other side of the fence).  Please do not park along Head Beach.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257 or Gordon Smith 449-8206
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-hermit-island-phippsburg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T164940Z
UID:3178-1730016000-1730030400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Sabattus
DESCRIPTION:Join leader John Berry as we explore Sabattus Pond for migrating waterfowl\, including hundreds of Ruddy Ducks\, as well as scaup and mergansers. \n\nMeet at Martin’s Point Park on Sabattus Pond. From the intersection of Route 9 and Route 126 in Sabattus\, take High Street north approximately .4 mile to Elm Street.  Turn right on Elm Street and proceed .2 mile to Lake Street.  Turn right on Lake Street and proceed to the Park at the end of the street.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-at-sabattus-pond-sabattus-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T181854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T214111Z
UID:3181-1730142000-1730145600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Peggy Page\, “Birding in New Zealand”
DESCRIPTION:Few birding locations on the planet offer such spectacular scenery and extraordinary birds as New Zealand. Isolated for millions of years\, it features many species–even whole families–of birds found nowhere else. And its surrounding waters teem with albatross\, petrels and shearwaters\, all easily accessible on coastal pelagic trips. Join local birder Peggy Page as she shares her experiences with keas and kiwis\, tuis and penguins\, and even a visit with hobbits! Brunswick resident Peggy Page has been birding for nearly forty years\, including trips to 25 countries and every US state. She especially loves seabirds and never misses a chance to be out on a choppy sea searching for shearwaters. She is currently a member of the Merrymeeting Audubon board and chair of the Scholarship Committee. \nMorrell Room\, Curtis Memorial Library\, Brunswick \nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-program-peggy-page-birding-in-new-zealand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20240822T180027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T164858Z
UID:3179-1733041800-1733052600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk - Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island
DESCRIPTION:Join leader John Berry as we search for winter waterfowl in eastern Casco Bay from the Giant Stairs Trail. \n\nMeet at the Giant Stairs Trail on Bailey Island. From Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24)\, turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Proceed approximately .1 mile to a small parking area for 4 or 5 cars at All Saints by-the-Sea Chapel.  If this lot is full\, proceed down Washington Avenue to additional parking at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s McIntosh Lot Preserve.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257\n\n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250107T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T170114Z
UID:3220-1739210400-1739217600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: The Hidden History of American Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION:An evening discussion with Kenn Kaufman!\nNote: This event is online-only.\nRegistration is required at https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/an-evening-with-kenn-kaufman-february-10 \nThe shorebirds – sandpipers\, plovers\, and their kin – are beautiful\, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challenge for birders. However\, the level of confusion was much greater in the early 1800s\, when naturalists were struggling to classify all these birds for the first time. Some species were described to science over and over\, under different names\, while some other species were overlooked completely for decades. And for many years\, everyone underestimated the amazing migrations of these long-distance travelers. In this program\, based on a chapter from his most recent book\, Kenn Kaufman will describe the misadventures of early shorebird-watchers\, and how those events are reflected in our experience of birding today. \nKenn Kaufman is the author of more than a dozen books\, including Kingbird Highway\, his memoir about traveling the country searching for birds as a teenager in the early 1970s. His other titles include The Birds that Audubon Missed\, A Season on the Wind\, Flights Against the Sunset\, and the Kaufman Field Guide series\, covering birds\, mammals\, insects\, butterflies\, and other subjects.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-american-warblers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213851Z
UID:3230-1740423600-1740427200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Bob Duchesne\, “What’s out there in the Gulf of Maine?”
DESCRIPTION:Bob’s been doing a lot of boat trips into the Gulf of Maine\, and created a new program he refers to as “what’s out there in the Gulf of Maine”. There’s more out there than what can be seen from the beach. Sea creatures from all over the Atlantic\, stream into the Gulf to take advantage of the abnormally cold\, food-rich waters. The Gulf just offshore is like an oceanic Serengeti\, if you know where to look. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \n\n\n\nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm \n2025 MMA FEB Duchesne
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/bob-duchesne-whats-out-there-in-the-gulf-of-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T204356Z
UID:3234-1742634000-1742646600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: 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.\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot overlooking The Lagoon. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T203702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T162506Z
UID:3231-1742842800-1742846400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED due to weather:  Avian Haven - A Sanctuary for Maine’s Wild Birds
DESCRIPTION:Avian Haven\, located in Freedom\, ME\, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured and orphaned wild birds with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats. They strive to provide the highest standards of care and treatment for their avian patients.  Avian Haven Clinic Director Kim Chavez and Rehabilitation Manager Marcy DeCoff will share Avian Haven’s mission\, history\, operations and success stories. \nKim Chavez grew up in a little town in Oregon just south of the capital. She graduated from Unity College with a major in Captive Wildlife Care & Education and a focus in Wildlife Rehabilitation. She got her first taste in the rehab field during an internship at Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center\, previously in Salem\, OR. At Turtle Ridge\, she was primarily responsible for caring for the patients of the baby bird room from intake to release. After two summers with Turtle Ridge\, Kim completed a summer internship position with Avian Haven and after graduating the following year returned to Avian Haven as a rehab staff member. Kim has continued to learn and develop her skills in the Wildlife Medicine field through continuing education and by working with exotic species at River Road Veterinary Hospital in Orrington\, ME. She is now the Clinic Director overseeing all aspects of Avian Haven’s clinic. \nBorn and raised in California\, Marcy DeCoff has been an avid nature lover from the start. After an impressive twenty-four-year career with the United States Air Force\, Marcy and her family made the move to Maine. Partaking in an abundance of hiking\, kayaking\, and environmental photography\, Marcy stumbled upon an eagle sitting in her nest in 2022. After a significant storm unseated an eaglet from that very nest\, Marcy sprang into action and got the eaglet into care at Avian Haven. From that moment on\, it didn’t take long for Marcy to catch the wildlife rehabilitation bug and officially join the flock at Avian Haven where she is now the Rehabilitation Manager. \n  \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \n\n\n\nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/kim-chavez-and-marcy-decoff-from-avian-haven/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250214T040605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T021616Z
UID:3253-1743238800-1743249600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be clearing trails of winter damage\, removing invasive plants to enhance native plant growth and natural habitat\, and maintaining apple trees for the benefit of wildlife. \nDirections:  Take the New Meadows exit off Us Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight at traffic light onto Foster Point Road.  Follow Foster Point Road for 3.1 miles.  The sanctuary sign and parking area will be on the right.  If you plan to participate\, please contact the sanctuary caretaker\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T204549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T204637Z
UID:3236-1743840000-1743865200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Scarborough Marsh/ Biddeford Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join the search for early spring waterfowl at two of Maine’s premier birding locations. Birding hotspots\nat Scarborough Marsh we may visit 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. The number of vehicles is limited on this trip. \nMorning meeting location to be decided. \nCall John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-scarborough-marsh-biddeford-pool-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250326T004235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T193234Z
UID:3277-1745739000-1745751600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip has been rescheduled to Sunday\, 4-27 due to expected rain Saturday. \nIn 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. We’ll walk paved/gravel roads and easy paths (up to 2.5 miles) \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street entrance. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-pine-street-entrance-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T204917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142158Z
UID:3237-1745866800-1745870400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Andrew Tufts\, “Bringing Nature Home in Maine”
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nature Home is Maine Audubon’s new community engagement and habitat-stewardship initiative based on the bestselling book by Doug Tallamy. Join Maine Audubon’s Bringing Nature Home Program Manager\, Andrew Tufts\, to explore the plants\, practices\, and perks involved in restoring native food webs in our gardens\, yards\, and communities. Andrew grew up in Topsham and pursued education and a career devoted to landscape design\, municipal planning\, habitat stewardship and landscape management. \n\n\n\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \nThe program will be preceded by the chapter annual meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/andrew-tufts-bringing-nature-home-in-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T205432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T205432Z
UID:3239-1746257400-1746270000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore these two town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The Fitzgerald Preserve is one of the few sandplain grasslands remaining in Maine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths (up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual natural area. Following\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the iron gate at the end of Lindbergh Crossing Road (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles northeast of the Bath Road/Old Bath Road intersection. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449- 8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074722
CREATED:20250127T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T021523Z
UID:3238-1746262800-1746273600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance. \nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road. Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end. You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right. \nIf you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-10/
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