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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:20260403T182541
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220816T174150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175637Z
UID:2508-1664218800-1664222400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
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:20260403T182541
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:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220816T173646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T175127Z
UID:2506-1663488000-1663500600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
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:20260403T182541
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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:20260403T182541
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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:20260403T182541
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:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220405T141641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141641Z
UID:2491-1653807600-1653816600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220405T141442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T141442Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220214T202650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T202650Z
UID:2476-1648494000-1648497600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Michael Boardman\, “Drawing the Arctic”
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting: 5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Public Program: 7:00 P.M.- 8:00P.M.\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011 \nIn spring of 2019 North Yarmouth wildlife artist Michael Boardman was selected to be the artist in residence for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He was flown to the coastal plain of the refuge in June to spend 2 weeks at the Canning River Bird Camp\, helping the ornithologists there study all the migrating birds breeding on the tundra. Michael will share his unique experience in an extreme environment\, with plenty of artwork and sketches and stories. He’ll also talk about where these arctic breeders migrate from\, and how the movements of these birds connect Maine to Arctic Refuge.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-michael-boardman-drawing-the-arctic/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Reid State Park\, Georgetown
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 26\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.\nReid State Park 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. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot overlooking The Lagoon. \nFMI John Berry 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220214T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T202006Z
UID:2474-1646463600-1646499600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salisbury Beach and Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 5\, 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (APPROXIMATE) \nThe number of vehicles is limited on this trip.\nPlease call John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot. \nJoin the search for late winter birds on this all-day outing to coastal New Hampshire and Massachusetts. First 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. \nThe morning meeting location is to be decided.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salisbury-beach-and-plum-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220214T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T151042Z
UID:2473-1646074800-1646078400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Jeff Wells\, The Biggest Bird Conservation Story You’ve Never Heard - the Boreal Forest of North America
DESCRIPTION:Please note this program will be offered in ZOOM. \nThis is the link you want to click to register: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6lCuIJRCTyeS1Rv_R4yilQ \nThe Boreal Forest of North America is one of the world’s last\, large intact forest regions is the Boreal Forest of North America\, stretching from Alaska east to Newfoundland. Supporting between one and three billion birds\, the Boreal Forest is aptly named North America’s “Bird Nursery”. Few people know that some of the world’s largest land conservation actions\, to protect birds and their habitats\, are underway in the Boreal. Led by Indigenous governments and communities\, they are forging new\, exciting partnership and stewardship models. Much of the migratory and winter bird life of Maine comes from the Boreal Forest. National Audubon’s Boreal Conservation program is working to conserve the Boreal Forest through some innovative\, collaborative models with Indigenous peoples\, and through modern research with partners like the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. \nJeffrey V. Wells \, Ph.D.\, is the Vice-president of Boreal Conservation for the National Audubon Society. His career can only be described as prolific and prestigious. In 1998\, Jeff published “Important Bird Areas in New York State”\, a highly acclaimed handbook to determine the highest-priority bird conservation areas\, for use by state and federal agencies\, land trusts\, and others. \nJeff spent the subsequent decades accruing extensive experiences with Audubon\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (where he continues as an Associate of the Lab)\, the International Boreal Conservation Campaign and Boreal Song Initiative. He is an active birder\, and for 12 years was a member of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Sapsuckers birding team\, which won the prestigious World Series of Birding in 2001 and 2002. His birding expertise comprises much of North America (Northwest Territories to Mexico)\, the Lesser Antilles\, Aruba\, Bonaire\, and Curaçao. He and his wife\, Allison Childs Wells\, have created the websites www.arubabirds.com and www.bonairebirds.com\, additionally co-authoring several\, significant books on birds and conservation issues.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-jeff-wells-the-biggest-bird-conservation-story-youve-never-heard-the-boreal-forest-of-north-america/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220214T200028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T235135Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 28\, - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Previously scheduled board meeting is postponed.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-monday-february-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20220214T195603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T195603Z
UID:2471-1645866000-1645876800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 26\, 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. \nAs conditions allow\, we will be pruning apple trees\, 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\nto 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20210819T191649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T191649Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk\, Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor guidelines/restrictions of the Covid-19  of the Maine and/or federal CDC in effect at the time of the event will be followed.  At the time of this writing\, there are no outdoor COVID restrictions for field trip participants.\nHowever\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home. \nMMA does not charge for its regular field trips.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20210819T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T191431Z
UID:2445-1635667200-1635685200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Sabattus
DESCRIPTION:John 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. Meet 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. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor guidelines/restrictions of the Covid-19  of the Maine and/or federal CDC in effect at the time of the event will be followed.  At the time of this writing\, there are no outdoor COVID restrictions for field trip participants.\nHowever\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home. \nMMA does not charge for its regular field trips.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-at-sabattus-pond-sabattus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182541
CREATED:20210819T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T191218Z
UID:2444-1634374800-1634385600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:Directions: 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. If you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor guidelines/restrictions of the Covid-19  of the Maine and/or federal CDC in effect at the time of the event will be followed.  At the time of this writing\, there are no outdoor COVID restrictions for field trip participants.\nHowever\, if you have any symptoms of illness\, please stay home. \nMMA does not charge for its regular field trips.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath/
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