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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Riverview Hayfields\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION:Join trip leader Jeff Cherry at the GRLT Riverview Hayfields Preserve to look for Savannah Sparrows\, Eastern Meadowlarks and other birds that prefer open field and edge habitat. We’ll also be on the lookout for American Kestrels and other migrating raptors. \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Bobolink Trail parking lot located at 89 High Street (Route 131)\, South Thomaston. This property has a limited amount of parking\, so please consider carpooling. For more information about this preserve\, visit the Georges River Land Trust website. \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member (but we hope you are!) or an experienced birder. To sign up\, or for questions\, please send an email to midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-riverview-hayfields-s-thomaston/
LOCATION:Riverview Hayfields\, 89 High Street\, South Thomaston\, ME\, 04861\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241015T145940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T163339Z
UID:1657-1774166400-1774177200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next in our series of field trips we’re calling Salt Bay Sundays! \nCelebrate the changing of the seasons with a birding adventure at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm. Although it may not feel like it\, winter will be over and we may start to see the return of birds like Osprey\, Turkey Vultures\, Killdeer\, and American Woodcock. \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member (but we hope you are!) or experienced birder. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta-march/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241015T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T163446Z
UID:1656-1771747200-1771756200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next in our series of field trips we’re calling Salt Bay Sundays! \nWe’ll walk the trails at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm looking for ducks\, sparrows\, finches\, and any other winter birds. Dress warm! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member (but we hope you are!) or experienced birder. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta-feb/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240113T145623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T132159Z
UID:1557-1770454800-1770465600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rockland Breakwater & Samoset Resort
DESCRIPTION:The Rockland Breakwater is an inviting place to bird in winter if temperature\, tides\, and wind cooperate. A walk out on the Breakwater takes you into the middle of Rockland Harbor to where the sea birds can be found. In winter\, it is a great spot for Purple Sandpipers\, loons\, grebes\, scoters\, Common Goldeneyes\, Black Guillemots\, and sea ducks. \nNavigating the uneven and widely spaced granite blocks requires concentration\, so we highly recommend you be stable on your feet for this walk\, and wear sturdy boots. Dress warmly as the sea breeze in February is cold! \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or an experienced birder. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. \nOur trip leader will meet you in the Breakwater parking lot at the end of Samoset Road at 9 am. Depending on time and interest\, we may continue our walk onto the adjacent Samoset grounds.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rockland-breakwater/
LOCATION:Rockland Breakwater\, Samoset Rd\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241015T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T163224Z
UID:1654-1769936400-1769943600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED! Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:**CANCELED due to way too cold temps and deep snow** \nFor questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-jan/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240113T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T161817Z
UID:1553-1768122000-1768132800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Pemaquid Point is like going out to sea\, but without a boat. The peninsula is long and relatively narrow\, extending well out in the Atlantic ocean\, which explains why it is such a great place for viewing seabirds. From the lighthouse\, expect to see Great Cormorants\, Black Guillemots\, Common Eiders and Longtailed Ducks. Previous trips have yielded Razorbills\, Purple Sandpipers\, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Iceland Gulls. eBird reports that 191 species have been seen at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse! \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. Please register in advance by sending an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. \nWe’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 9:00 am. There may be a parking fee. Participants should dress for cold and windy weather. Winter precipitation will result in cancellation.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point-2/
LOCATION:Pemaquid Point lighthouse\, 3115 Bristol Rd\, Bristol\, ME\, 04558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241014T174836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T214937Z
UID:1653-1765612800-1765621800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Saturday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:For this early winter field trip\, we’ll brave the cold and venture back out to Salt Bay Farm. We’ll scope the Salt Bay for Barrow’s Goldeneye and carefully scan the hedgerows in search of Northern Shrikes. We should also see American Tree Sparrow\, finches\, and a variety of ducks. \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Jeff Cherry and Mael Glon. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-dec/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241014T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T150058Z
UID:1650-1763195400-1763202600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Chickawaukie Pond\, Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a late fall visit to Chickawaukie Pond in Rockland. This pond attracts a good variety of migrating waterfowl including Ruddy Ducks\, Ringed-neck Ducks\, American Coots\, scaup\, goldeneye\, merganser\, and Buffleheads. After freeze up\, these species will be gone. \nThis trip will be led by Jeff Cherry. We’ll meet at the public boat launch on Route 17 at 8:30 am. Try using 148 Lake View Drive on your GPS. \nWe may make an additional stop on Meadow Brook\, the outfall stream from Chickawaukie\, where the fresh water marsh habitat can produce an interesting diversity of birds. \nTo sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-chickawaukie-pond-rockland/
LOCATION:Chickawaukie Pond\, 148 Lake View Drive\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20191002T184349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T112332Z
UID:919-1761984000-1762005600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sabattus Pond
DESCRIPTION: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 a few raptors. \nWe’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. \nThis trip will be led by Will Broussard. To sign up\, please send an email to (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sabattus-pond/
LOCATION:Sabattus Pond
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20250413T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T115755Z
UID:1713-1760774400-1760785200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Saturday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the varied habitats of Coastal River Conservation Trust’s Salt Bay Farm. We’ll focus on migrating sparrows and blackbirds\, hoping to pick off species like Lincoln’s Sparrow or Rusty Blackbird\, as well as the last of the warblers for the year. On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-oct/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20250413T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164835Z
UID:1710-1759042800-1759053600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Fall migration will be in full swing\, and we’ll say “au revoir” to warblers stopping over on their long journey south. Join us as we explore this preserve’s varied habitats looking for sparrows\, pipits\, finches\, and waterfowl. We might even get lucky and find some late stragglers in need of extra motivation to fly south! On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta-3/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20220801T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T160237Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Monhegan Island
DESCRIPTION:**This field trip is full!** \nMonhegan 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 spot hawks\, falcons\, shorebirds\, and many seabirds from the boat and shore. \n For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monhegan-island-fall/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240516T143055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164352Z
UID:1613-1757140200-1757194200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rabbit Path at Power Line Crossing\, Alna
DESCRIPTION: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 been fortunate to witness here in recent years. The trick is to arrive before dawn and be ready with binoculars in hand as migrating warblers fall out of the sky. In addition to warblers\, we’ll also be on the lookout for Philadelphia Vireo and Vesper Sparrow—both reliable sightings for this time of year and location. \nDirections: This hotspot doesn’t have an exact address\, but we recommend navigating to approximately 140 Rabbit Path Rd in Alna\, ME 04535\, or using the following coordinates: 44.11055\, -69.63681. Parking at this site is very limited and we are exploring other nearby parking locations\, but we recommend carpooling. Please also note that we may need to change the location of this field trip due to ongoing right-of-way maintenance along this stretch of power lines. \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information\, please call trip leader Jeff Cherry at (914) 489-7870. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rabbit-path/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20230320T142707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164530Z
UID:1506-1755932400-1755943200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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.  \nJoin 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. \nDirections: 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). \nWe 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.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-weskeag-marsh-3/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20230320T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164556Z
UID:1505-1755327600-1755338400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the first 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. \nDirections: 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). \nWe 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\, please call trip leader Gail Presley at (207) 975-5930.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-weskeag-marsh-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20250413T153116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T170102Z
UID:1702-1752994800-1753005600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Salt Bay Sunday field trip!  \nWe’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! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/  \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-july/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20250110T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T133257Z
UID:1688-1751180400-1751191200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Farm Intro to Birding
DESCRIPTION: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 your style\, this is a great way to enjoy birdwatching at your own pace. For those interested\, we may also take a small group down to the pond for even more bird sightings. Everyone is welcome! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543 at 7 am. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nThis trip will be led by Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-accessible/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240420T141450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T170323Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Burkett Mill Preserve\, Waldoboro
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDue to limited parking at the preserve\, we will meet in advance to carpool. Doing this will also give us a chance to stop and bird at Back Brook Marsh on Old Route One\, just east of Waldoboro\, where we may find American Bittern\, Virginia Rail\, Sora\, Marsh Wren\, Green Heron\, and others! \nTo sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon at midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org indicating how many people will be in your party and whether you’re willing to be one of the carpool drivers. We will share the address and parking instructions with registrants. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316. \nPlease note that if the weather is unfavorable on Saturday\, June 21\, we will move this field trip to Sunday\, June 22.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-burkett-mill-preserve-waldoboro/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20190625T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T191021Z
UID:834-1747477800-1747503000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Monhegan Island
DESCRIPTION:**THIS TRIP IS FULL. Please do not buy ferry tickets until you receive a confirmation from us. For questions\, please email us.** \nMonhegan 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 end to a wonderful day of birding. \nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to Mael Glon at midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org. Due to changes in the ferry schedule\, we will meet at the Monhegan Boat Line in Port Clyde at 9:45 am for a 10:30 am boat\, and return on the 4:30 pm boat. Participants must reserve their own ferry tickets in advance. Parking is an additional cost. \nTrip leaders Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry will meet you in Port Clyde. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monhegan-island/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240113T162632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195041Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Field Trip: Clarry Hill\, Union
DESCRIPTION:**DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW\, SATURDAY\, WE ARE CANCELING THIS FIELD TRIP** \nClarry 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 been listed as threatened by the state of Maine. Clarry Hill has been regionally renowned as a prime spot for birding for generations\, especially during migration season\, and nearly 150 species of birds have been observed here. \nToday\, we’ll be on the hunt for the elusive Vesper Sparrow. But that’s not all—we’ll keep our binoculars ready for raptors soaring overhead\, shorebirds on the move\, and any other early migrants making their spring debut.  \nYou don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. Please register in advance by sending an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. Trip Leader Jeff Cherry will meet you at the parking lot at the trailhead at the end of Elmer Hart Lane at 8 am. For last minute questions\, you can call Jeff at (914) 489-7870.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-clarry-hill-union/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20241013T215828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T215828Z
UID:1646-1731828600-1731839400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first of a series of field trips we’re calling Salt Bay Sundays! \nSalt Bay Farm is widely viewed as an excellent destination for birding in spring\, but it has a lot to offer in fall as well! Join us as we explore this preserve’s varied habitats looking for sparrows\, pipits\, finches\, and waterfowl. We might even get lucky and find some late stragglers in need of extra motivation to fly south! On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240516T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T150237Z
UID:1616-1728111600-1728126000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Farm\, Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Salt Bay Farm is widely viewed as an excellent destination for birding in spring\, but it has a lot to offer in fall as well! Join us as we explore this preserve’s varied habitats looking for migrating sparrows\, blackbirds\, pipits\, and warblers. On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/salt-bay-farm-fall/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20220801T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T144409Z
UID:1431-1723273200-1723280400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJoin us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the first 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. \nDirections: 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). \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-weskeag-marsh-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240420T142745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T150850Z
UID:1608-1720272600-1720287000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Whale Watch & Puffin Pelagic
DESCRIPTION:Is that a buoy? Maybe a piece of flotsam? No\, it’s a Yellow-nosed Albatross! You never quite know what you’re going to find in the open ocean. Join trip leaders Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry as we embark with Cap’n Fish’s Cruises in search of puffins\, shearwaters\, storm-petrels\, and maybe even an albatross! \nJoin us on the July 6th Whale Watch & Puffin Combo Cruise that leaves from Boothbay Harbor at 1:30 pm and returns at 5:30 pm. After departing Boothbay Harbor\, the boat will sail to Eastern Egg Rock\, where you will see Atlantic Puffins\, Black Guillemots\, Common Terns\, Arctic Terns\, Roseate Terns\, and many others whizzing in all directions. After great looks at the island denizens\, the boat will sail offshore\, usually to a location where whales have recently been observed. \nEven though the cruise doesn’t leave until 1:30 pm\, we highly recommend that you arrive in Boothbay harbor by 12 pm. Paid parking is available in the vicinity of the dock\, but these spots fill up quickly so give yourself plenty of time! Even if you find a parking spot right away\, we’d like everyone to be at the dock by 12:30 pm so that we can get organized and have first dibs at the best viewing locations on the boat. \nIf you’ve never been on a pelagic\, we recommend that you do a little bit of research ahead of time to learn about proper attire\, ways to avoid seasickness\, and to become familiar with pelagic birds. We’ll also send out much more detailed advice and information as we get closer to the trip. \nWe are not capping the number on this trip\, but we still ask that you sign up by sending an email to Mael Glon so that he can provide updates and information. Once you’ve signed up\, we highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ASAP by going to: https://www.boothbayboattrips.com/cruises/. Due to limited offerings of this particular cruise\, we are not scheduling a rain date.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-whale-watch-puffin-pelagic/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20240420T140041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T151030Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cloudmarch Salt Marsh\, Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to visit a remarkable salt marsh that is inaccessible to the public! We will primarily focus on observing Saltmarsh and Nelson’s Sparrows\, both of which regularly breed on this marsh. However\, due to the variety of habitats that we will cover\, we expect to find a wide assortment of songbirds\, woodpeckers\, raptors\, and many others. \nDue to the sensitive nature of this ecosystem and its species\, this field trip will be capped to 10 participants divided into two groups of 5. The first group will start at 7 am and the second group will start at 9 am. Come prepared to walk approximately 1 mile on wet\, swampy ground and to ascend/descend a steep unpaved trail to access the marsh. \nTo sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon indicating your preferred time slot and how many people will be in your party. We will share the address and parking instructions with registrants. For more information\, please call trip leader Jeff Cherry\, at (914) 489-7870. Please note that if the weather is unfavorable on Saturday\, June 15\, we will move this field trip to Sunday\, June 16.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/cloudmarch-salt-marsh/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20221031T160640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T210739Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Farm\, Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we seek early migrants at the Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta\, co-hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust. We’ll walk the meadow looking for Savannah and other sparrows\, scan the pond for ducks and geese\, investigate the forest edges for early migrating warblers and songbirds\, and then scan the Great Salt Bay for gulls\, ducks\, Osprey and Belted Kingfishers. eBird has records for 212 species at this birding hotspot. Here is last year’s checklist.  \nTo start the day\, we’ll meet at 7:00 AM at the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust parking lot at 110 Belvedere Road. For more information\, please call the trip leader\, Mael Glon\, at 801-864-2316. \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. We simply hope to instill interest in the natural world through an understanding of how birds live and thrive in our area.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/salt-bay-farm/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20200128T170813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T214901Z
UID:1092-1710576000-1710586800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Damariscotta Mills
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a late winter/early spring birding field trip in the Damariscotta Mills area. We will check the pools above and below the famous fish ladder and also look out over Great Salt Bay. Expect to see a good representation of our overwintering ducks including: Hooded\, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers\, Common Goldeneye\, and Bufflehead.  We’ll sort through them looking for less common species like Barrow’s Goldeneye\, Scaup\, and Ring-necked Duck. This is a great place to bird year-round and is worth a visit during the Alewife run in May. The Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder eBird hotspot has reports of 147 species. \nJeff Cherry will lead the trip\, and all are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. We simply hope to instill interest in the natural world through an understanding of how birds live and thrive in our area.  \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at 384 Mills Road in Newcastle at 8:00 am. For more information\, please call Jeff Cherry\, at (914) 489-7870.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/damariscotta-mills/
LOCATION:Damariscotta Mills\, 384 Mills Road\, Damariscotta Mills\, ME\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20220801T143235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T135340Z
UID:1432-1694244600-1694268000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pine Point & Environs
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. We simply hope to instill interest in the natural world through an understanding of how birds live and thrive in our area. We require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n******************************************** \nWe’ll be seeking the second wave of sandpipers and plovers at this consistent lure for shorebirds fattening up for the long flight south. This area also offers fine viewing of waterfowl and wading birds. Whimbrel and American Oystercatchers will be target species.  Pine Point is where the Scarborough River empties into the Atlantic Ocean. \nOur intention is to be at Pine Point at 7:30 AM. Those wishing to carpool from the north will depart Damariscotta Hannaford’s at 5:45 AM. We’ll make additional stops at the Scarborough Marsh. \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call trip leader\, Will Brussard\, at (207) 837-9520.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pine-point-environs/
LOCATION:Scarborough Marsh Eastern Road
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20200223T172805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T135733Z
UID:1142-1686205800-1686240000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Kennebunk Plains/Sanford Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. We simply hope to instill interest in the natural world through an understanding of how birds live and thrive in our area. We require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n******************************************** \nThe 1\,300-acre sandplain grasslands is home to breeding grassland species found almost nowhere else in the state such as Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrows\, Upland Sandpipers\, and Eastern Meadowlarks. The early successional stage of pitch pine barrens attracts warblers\, buntings\, and other forest edge species. \nThis trip is scheduled for a Thursday because  we will include a visit to the Sanford Sewage Treatment plant\, which is closed on the weekends. Known for attracting waterfowl\, this site boasts sightings of 251 species! \nFor those coming from the north who are interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Damariscotta Hannaford parking lot at 6:30 am. Otherwise\, we will meet at the Kennebunk Service Plaza on Rt. 95 (southbound) at 8:00 AM. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna\, at (207) 563-8439 (home) or cell 207-522-2891.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/kennebunk-plains-sanford-lagoons/
LOCATION:Damariscotta Hannaford\, 469 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155300
CREATED:20200223T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T164759Z
UID:1140-1685779200-1685804400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Belgrade Lakes & Bond Brook (Augusta)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. We simply hope to instill interest in the natural world through an understanding of how birds live and thrive in our area. We require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n******************************************** \nA visit to Belgrade Lakes offers a mix of fresh water and northern hardwood forest species with highlights including Black Terns\, Sandhill Cranes\, Purple Martins\, and many warbler species. For those coming from the midcoast area who are interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Waldoboro Hannaford parking lot at 7 am. Otherwise\, meet at the Messalonskee Lake Boat Ramp on Route 27 at 8:00 AM. If you see Hammond Lumber on the left going north you have gone 300-400 yards too far. We’ll also make a stop to see a colony of Purple Martins. \nThe Bond Brook Recreation Area\, behind the Augusta airport\, has featured nesting Prairie Warblers for years. Of the 116 species seen at this site\, highlights include Prairie Warblers\, Field and Grasshopper Sparrows\, flycatchers\, and Brown Thrashers. \nWe’ll find a place to buy lunch along the way. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Will Broussard\, at (207) 837-9520 (mobile).
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bond-brook-augusta-belgrade-lakes/
LOCATION:Messalonskee Lake Boat Ramp\, 1338 Augusta Rd.\, Belgrade\, 04917
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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