Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh, S. Thomaston

You never know what will turn up at Weskeag Marsh in August, but in recent years we’ve found Stilt Sandpiper, White-rumped Sandpiper, Tricolored Heron, and Little Blue Heron among many other exciting birds!

This 1,300-acre complex, one of Maine’s best birding marshes located in South Thomaston, features a mix of salt, brackish, and freshwater habitats, including cattails, grasses, potholes, and mud flats. The marsh is nourished by brooks, streams, and rivers, and is bordered by forest, scrubland, and hayfields, offering a diverse environment for birdwatching.

Join us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the early wave of south-bound shorebirds. Meet at the parking lot on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston at 7:00 AM. If you have one, we recommend bringing a spotting scope.

Directions: From Route 1 in Thomaston, turn onto Buttermilk Lane and in 0.8 miles look for the parking turnout at the marsh (coordinates: 44.07916, -69.14174).

We welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information or to sign up, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number. For last minute questions, call trip leader Gail Presley at (207) 975-5930.