Field Trip: Pemaquid Point

Visiting Pemaquid Point is like going out to sea, but without a boat. The peninsula is long and relatively narrow, extending well out in the Atlantic ocean, which explains why it is such a great place for viewing seabirds. From the lighthouse, expect to see Great Cormorants, Black Guillemots, Common Eiders and Longtailed Ducks. Previous trips have yielded Razorbills, Purple Sandpipers, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Iceland Gulls. eBird reports that 198 species have been seen at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse!

All are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. This trip will be led by Will Broussard and Jeff Cherry. Please register for this trip by email midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org with your name and phone number. Registering gives us an idea of how many people will be attending and a way to contact you if we need to cancel or reschedule.

We'll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 9:00 am. There may be a parking fee. Participants should dress for cold and windy weather. Winter precipitation will result in cancellation.