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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Popham Beach State Park\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 25\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. \n\n*** Location Change – Reid SP is closed *** \n\nPopham Beach SP is a magnificent site in late winter/early spring. We’ll search for all manner of coastal waterbirds\, including scoters\, grebes and loons\, as well as sanderlings and Purple Sandpipers.Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot.  FMI John Berry 632-7257. \n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-4/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T185458Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salisbury Beach and Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 11\, 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (approximate) \nPlease call John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nJoin the search for late winter birds on this all-day outing to coastal New Hampshire and Massachusetts.\nFirst stop is Salisbury Beach State Park\, where we will look for ducks\, loons\, grebes and short-eared owls. Then on to Newburyport and Plum Island to see Iceland and Glaucous gulls\, snowy owls\, snow buntings and more waterfowl. Dress warmly and bring lunch.The number of vehicles is limited on this trip. Morning meeting location to be decided. Please call John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salisbury-beach-and-plum-island-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000
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SUMMARY:Program: ETHAN WHITAKER “Every Bird in Maine: One Man’s Adventure”
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Whitaker is a retired software developer and entrepreneur who has started and sold multiple companies during his 40-year career. He is a 1980s graduate of Bates College and has authored dozens of Apps for Apple and Google. In 2021\, Ethan broke Maine’s Big Year Birding record\, finding and identifying 324 species of birds in the State in a single calendar year! Ethan and his wife\, Ingrid\, wrote about his Big Year Adventure\, in “Every Bird in Maine”\, available where birding books are sold.  Their most recent book\, “What’s that Bird? — A Kid’s Guide to the Backyard Birds of New England\,” was published in September of 2022.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-ethan-whitaker-every-bird-in-maine-one-mans-adventure/
LOCATION:Morell Rm.\, Curtis Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20230131T184433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184433Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 25\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M \n\n\n\nAs conditions allow\, we will be pruning apple trees\, removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off U.S. 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 Rd. onto Foster’s Point Rd. 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-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220826T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T185528Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Counts
DESCRIPTION:Merrymeeting Audubon\, along with many other organizations nationwide will be holding Christmas Bird Counts.  The count days are Saturday\,  Dec 17th for the Bath-Phippsburg-Georgetown count and  Sunday\, Jan 1st for the Freeport-Brunswick count. Rain days are dec 18 and Jan 2. For more information contact George Sergeant – 442-8195 or email suegeosergeant@comcast.net
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-counts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T113000
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CREATED:20220826T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T194716Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk\, Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, 8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nJoin John Berry for a look at the winter waterfowl of eastern Casco Bay from one of Harpswell’s most scenic locations. Directions: From Harpswell Islands Road (Rt.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. FMI John Berry 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220826T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154254Z
UID:2514-1667116800-1667134800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Sabattus
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY OCTOBER 30\, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.\nJohn Berry will lead this trip to Sabattus Pond. In the Fall\, this pond hosts large concentrations of migrating waterfowl\, including Ruddy and Ring-necked Ducks\, Hooded Mergansers\, scaup and coots. \nMeet at Martin’s Point Park in Sabattus. From the intersection of Rt. 9 and Rt. 126\, 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220826T194033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T165149Z
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SUMMARY:Public Program: Nick Lund\, Bird-Friendly\, Bird-Safe: Making Your Property a Haven for Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund for an in-depth look at how to turn your home landscape into a year-round bird sanctuary. The program will include the best types of plants to use to attract birds and how to mitigate bird collisions with building structures.  Nick will also be available to sign his new book\, “Field Guide to Birds of Maine.” (Copies will be available for sale.) \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \nBoard Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Before Public Program \n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/nick-lund-bird-friendly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000
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CREATED:20220826T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T193721Z
UID:2512-1665824400-1665835200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.\nAs conditions allow\, we will be pruning\, 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-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220826T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154217Z
UID:2511-1665273600-1665359999@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: The Big Sit!\, Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 9\, DAWN TO DUSK (All are welcome to join for any part of the day)\nJoin Merrymeeting Audubon for this fun event. We will be staking out a 17- foot diameter circle\, and from within the circle we will 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. Meet at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside roads. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. Please note: If the predicted weather for October 9 is not favorable\, this event will take place the previous day\, on Saturday\, October 8. Please check our website for updates.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-the-big-sit-wharton-point-maquoit-landing-brunswick-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220826T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154123Z
UID:2510-1664697600-1664710200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick-
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 2\, 8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nWe’ll 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. \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. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175637Z
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SUMMARY:Public Program: Ed Robinson\, “The Mystery of Maine’s Wildlife”
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, SEPTEMBER 26\,\nPublic Program: 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. (Board Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.)\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick. \nBorn in the Finger Lakes region of New York\, Ed has a life-long love for wild creatures and the natural world around us. For 18 years he has been improving wildlife habitat at an old farm near Ithaca\, NY. Ed is involved with several respected conservation groups in- cluding Trout Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. After college Ed worked and studied photography at Eastman Kodak\, with assignments in Singapore\, Mexico\, England\, and Australia. Ed later spent 35 years in life sciences\, leading companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields across 40 countries. During that time\, Ed and his family lived in England for 14 years. They moved to Orr’s Island in Harpswell in 2007. His education includes a B.Sc.in Marketing and Management from Clarkson University and an MBA in Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ed also attended the Executive Management Program at Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all upcoming Programs\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/public-program-ed-robinson-the-mystery-of-maines-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220816T173822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175041Z
UID:2507-1664092800-1664105400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 25\, 8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nWe will walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Rt. 196 at Frost Hill Avenue. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220816T173646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175127Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18\, 8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nWe will search for Fall migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We will walk paths\, farm roads\, and open fields (about 2 miles total). The grassy fields may be wet/dew-covered. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Rt. 128. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220816T173527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175152Z
UID:2505-1662885000-1662892200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday - Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11\, 8:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.\nJoin us for the last Shorebird Sunday of 2022 as we search for shorebirds at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will be observing (a scope is very helpful) the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. \nMeet at 8:30 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220816T173305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154011Z
UID:2504-1662796800-1662814800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (southern coastal Maine)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 10\, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.  The Rachel Carson Refuge was established to protect estuarine and salt marsh habitat in southern coastal Maine for migrating birds. We will search for Fall migrants at several Refuge Divisions. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Rachel Carson Administrative Headquarters parking area\, 321 Port Road in Wells. Once together\, we will drive to several locations. There will be some walking on level ground. \nDirections: 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. FMI Glenn Evans 443-9652. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge-southern-coastal-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220816T172946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175254Z
UID:2503-1662276600-1662291000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve/Mitchell Field\, South Harpswel
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\, 7:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nWe will 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 will walk a gravel woods path and view Middle Bay. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Curtis Farm Preserve upper parking lot off Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123). FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-curtis-farm-preserve-mitchell-field-south-harpswel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T142903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175327Z
UID:2496-1661674500-1661681700@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday - 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 (a scope is very helpful) the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. \nMeet at 8:15 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. \nFor all upcoming field trips\, Maine and/or federal CDC outdoor guidelines then in effect will be followed. However\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T142657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T142657Z
UID:2495-1660468500-1660475700@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday - 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 (a scope is very helpful) the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. \nMeet at 9:15 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T142438Z
UID:2494-1659259800-1659267000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday - 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 (a scope is very helpful) the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. \nMeet at 9:30 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T142242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T142242Z
UID:2493-1656144000-1656154800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: 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-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T141857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141932Z
UID:2492-1654412400-1654425000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswic
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore these two Town-owned properties for breeding birds. 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 7:00 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.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswic/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T141641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141641Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday - Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural “Shorebird Sunday” as we search for shorebirds and late spring land migrants at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will be observing (a scope is very helpful) the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Road and Woodside Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
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UID:2490-1653204600-1653217200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Kate Furbish Preserve (West)\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search for spring land migrants\, as well as waterbirds in Harpswell Cove. Expect to walk easy paths on former Navy security roads (up to 2.5 miles). \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the trailhead off Merriconeag Road in Brunswick Landing across from the golf course clubhouse. Parking is expected to be available in a new parking lot (to be paved in early spring) off Merriconeag Road opposite the trailhead entrance. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-kate-furbish-preserve-west-brunswick-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T141223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141223Z
UID:2489-1652599800-1652612400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:Expect a wide variety of spring migrants in the woodlands\, fields\, and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We’ll walk easy paths\, farm roads and open fields (up to 2 miles). \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Route 128. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141016Z
UID:2488-1651995000-1652007600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MAY 8\, 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.\nWe’ll walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles) along the river to observe spring migrants. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220405T140749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T140749Z
UID:2487-1651390200-1651402800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore these two Town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The “Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the few 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.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220214T204039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T204039Z
UID:2479-1651309200-1651320000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 30\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. \nAs 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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220214T203634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T171029Z
UID:2478-1650913200-1650916800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Program: Derek Lovitch\, “Birding Cuba: From Che’s Cave to Zapata Swamp
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, APRIL 25\, Annual Meeting: 5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Public Program: 7:00 P.M.- 8:00P.M.\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick. \nJust before the pandemic shut down travel in 2020\, Derek and Jeannette Lovitch travelled to Cuba on a birding trip and will share their photos and stories from the trip. Derek has made a career as a writer and guide out of his lifelong passion for birds. Jeannette is a very accomplished bird photographer. They\, own and operate Freeport Wild Bird Supply\, a retail store that caters to birders of all levels. The store serves as a vehicle for Derek and Jeanette to continue sharing their enthusiasm for birding\, birds\, and bird conservation. \nDerek and Jeannette founded the Bradbury Mountain Raptor Research Project. They are active with many birding and conservation issues in Maine. Hardly a day goes by when Derek isn’t in the field. His first book\, “How To Be a Better Birder”\, was published in March 2012 by the Princeton University Press. His second book\, “Birdwatching in Maine”\, was published in (May 2017) by the University Press of New England. He was also the “Tools of the Trade” Department Editor for “Birding” magazine for 6 years\, and his writing has also appeared in Birder’s World\, Bird Observer\, Bird Watcher’s Digest\, NJ Audubon\, and Winging It.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/annual-meeting-program-derek-lovitch-birding-cuba-from-ches-cave-to-zapata-swamp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195612
CREATED:20220214T202916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T202916Z
UID:2477-1650785400-1650798000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, APRIL 24\, 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nExpect a wide variety of early spring migrants in the woodlands\, fields\, and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We’ll walk easy paths\, farm roads and open fields (up to 2 miles). \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Route 128. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden/
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