Field Trip: Sabattus Pond

Join us for a visit to Sabattus Pond as we look over the extensive flocks of south-bound ducks. Sabattus Pond is remarkable in autumn when water levels draw down, exposing extensive mud flats and attracting large concentrations of migrating waterfowl. From October until freeze-up, regulars include Mallards, American Black Ducks, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Common Goldeneye, Green-winged Teals, American Wigeons, Northern Pintails, Ring-necked Ducks, both species of scaup, and American Coots. We often see some interesting songbirds, and typically raptors.

We’ll meet at the boat ramp at the south end at 8 am (524 Sabattus Road, coordinates: 44.11911° N, 70.09320° W). We typically stop at several sites around the pond to view the whole pond. Participants should dress warmly.

This trip will be led by Will Broussard. To sign up, please send an email to (mi****************@ma**********.org) with your name and phone number.