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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:20240428T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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:20240504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240526T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240609T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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:20240720T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T063000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
CREATED:20240803T223821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T225618Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184429
CREATED:20240822T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165448Z
UID:3172-1726992000-1727002800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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:20260403T184429
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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