A Chapter of Maine Audubon
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 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, […]
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 […]
**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 […]
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! […]
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 […]