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Field Trip: Clarry Hill, Union

April 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Clarry Hill is a hilltop blueberry barren and grassland in Union that attracts birds that prefer a wide open landscape. Most of the hilltop has been conserved by Midcoast Conservancy. This picturesque landscape has stunning views in all directions, and provides significant habitat for a suite of uncommon grassland birds, including Upland Sandpipers, which have been listed as threatened by the state of Maine. Clarry Hill has been regionally renowned as a prime spot for birding for generations, especially during migration season, and nearly 150 species of birds have been observed here.

Today, we’ll be on the hunt for the elusive Vesper Sparrow. But that’s not all—we’ll keep our binoculars ready for raptors soaring overhead, shorebirds on the move, and any other early migrants making their spring debut.

You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. Please register in advance by sending an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. Trip Leader Jeff Cherry will meet you at the parking lot at the trailhead at the end of Elmer Hart Lane at 8 am.

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Date:
April 26
Time:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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