A Chapter of Maine Audubon
**THIS TRIP IS FULL. Please do not buy ferry tickets until you receive a confirmation from us. For questions, please email us.** 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 […]
This field trip is perfect for new birders and those who prefer an easy outing. 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 […]
Join us for the next Salt Bay Sunday field trip! We'll gather at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s Salt Bay Farm to explore the trails in search of familiar feathered friends—and keep an eye out for any early migrating birds on the move! Directions: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 […]
Weskeag Marsh in South Thomaston is one of Maine’s best birding marshes. This 1,300-acre complex 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 […]
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, […]
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets! We will see you on Hog Island on August 30! Your donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, fish chowder, potato, and corn-on-the-cob all baked over an open fire on the beach, plus clams, baked onion, lemonade, coffee and dessert, and the opportunity to explore the […]
Join us as we explore one of the Mid-Coast’s best-kept birding secrets! This location looks like many other power line right-of-ways, but has a unique tendency to attract migrating warblers, vireos, and other songbirds in unbelievable numbers (see, for example, this eBird checklist). Timing is key, but we’re hopeful for a warbler fallout, which we've […]
We will have a table with information, hats, and bird houses at the Sept. 14 Wild Ones Native Plant Celebration & Plant Sale. This event is organized by Wild Ones of Midcoast Maine at the Camden Amphitheater from 9 am to 1 pm. Fall is the perfect time to add some native plants to your […]
**This field trip is full!** Monhegan Island during fall migration — need we say more? Lace up your walking shoes and join us for an unforgettable whirlwind tour of Monhegan Island, located 10 miles off the coast of Maine. This renowned mid-coast migrant trap is a magnet for migrating warblers and other songbirds. We'll also […]