Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh, S. Thomaston

Join us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the early wave of south-bound shorebirds. We are co-hosting with the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR. We'll meet at the parking lot on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston at 7:00 AM. With two groups attending, please carpool if that is an option. If you have one, we recommend bringing a spotting scope.

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.

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 last minute questions, call trip leader Gail Presley at (207) 975-5930.