A Chapter of Maine Audubon
Join us for the next in our series of field trips we’re calling Salt Bay Sundays! Join us at Salt Bay Farm as it comes alive with the sights and sounds of spring! We’ll look for the earliest arriving swallows, sparrows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and maybe even a few warblers! Directions: We’ll meet in the Salt […]
Join us for a presentation by Maine Natural History Observatory ecologist, Logan Parker, focused on nightjar monitoring efforts in Maine. We will learn about the natural history of Maine’s nightjars (Eastern Whip-poor-will and Common Nighthawk), the threats they face, and how you can take part in these exciting monitoring efforts. This will be an in-person […]
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 […]
Join us as we seek spring migrants at this Waldo County birding hotspot in Searsport. This trip will be co-hosted with our fellow birders of the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR. During spring migration, many songbird species rest and feed on Sears Island during their long northbound trip including warblers galore! Some are here […]
Monhegan Island is 10-miles off the coast and is a magnet for migrating warblers and other songbirds. We'll also see hawks, falcons, marsh birds, and many seabirds from the boat and shore. Be prepared for a variety of weather, and wear sturdy shoes for lots of walking. A stop at the Monhegan Brewery is a great […]
Join us as we venture to Burkett Mill Preserve in search of Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Palm Warbler, and other birds that are rare breeders in the mid-coast region! The 362-acre preserve owned by Midcoast Conservancy contains a mosaic of different natural communities, with varying terrain of ledges and marshes. Due to limited parking at the preserve, […]
This field trip is perfect for new birders and those who prefer more accessible outings. We’ll spend most of our time watching feeders, just a short walk from the parking lot—feel free to bring a chair for added comfort! If you’re curious about birding but unsure where to start, or if longer walks aren’t your […]
**SAVE THE DATE** Mid-Coast Audubon invites everyone to its annual lobsterbake fundraiser at Hog Island Audubon camp with members of the Mid-Coast Audubon Board displaying their cooking talents and available to answer bird questions. An $85 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato, and corn-on-the-cob all baked over an open fire on […]
