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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
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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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
CREATED:20240516T143055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164352Z
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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:20260423T202642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
CREATED:20240420T141450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T170323Z
UID:1605-1750489200-1750503600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
CREATED:20240113T162632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195041Z
UID:1562-1745654400-1745661600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
CREATED:20221031T160640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T210739Z
UID:1469-1712991600-1713002400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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:20260423T202642
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20230320T135841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T121916Z
UID:1500-1684998000-1685008800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point Thursdays
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. Continuing in 2023\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n********************************************* \nVisiting 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. In spring\, it is often a stopover for migrants. eBird reports that 203 species have been seen on Pemaquid Point! \nWe’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 7:00 am for a couple hours of birding. There may be a parking fee. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call the Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna at (207) 563-8439. \n 
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point-thurs-3/
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:20230520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20200223T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T121850Z
UID:1150-1684569600-1684591200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Evergreen Cemetery/Capisic Pond\, Portland
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******************************************** \nEvergreen Cemetery and its surrounding 100-acre forest in Portland is a warbler haven in May\, with owls\, hawks\, ducks\, and herons possible at the ponds. We will continue to seek spring migrants at this\, historically\, one of our most successful field trips. Thrushes are vocal and common at this time of year. Capisic Pond is Portland’s largest freshwater pond and can turn up two species of orioles\, waterbirds\, warblers and a variety of songbirds at this 18-acre site. \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 back parking area at Evergreen Cemetery\, near the north end of the duck pond (dropped pin on Google Maps)\, at 8 am. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna at (207) 563-8439.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/evergreen-cemetary-capisic-pond/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cemetary\, 672 Stevens Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20230320T135751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T121820Z
UID:1499-1684393200-1684404000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point Thursdays
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. Continuing in 2023\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n********************************************* \nVisiting 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. In spring\, it is often a stopover for migrants. eBird reports that 203 species have been seen on Pemaquid Point! \nWe’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 7:00 am for a couple hours of birding. There may be a parking fee. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call the Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna at (207) 563-8439. \n 
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point-thurs-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:20230511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20221031T154516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T121736Z
UID:1466-1683788400-1683799200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point Thursdays
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. Continuing in 2023\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.\n********************************************* \nVisiting 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. In spring\, it is often a stopover for migrants. eBird reports that 203 species have been seen on Pemaquid Point! \nWe’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 7:00 am for a couple hours of birding. There may be a parking fee. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call the Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna at (207) 563-8439. \n 
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point-thurs/
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:20230311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20221031T155405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T153236Z
UID:1468-1678523400-1678546800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Biddeford Pool and Environs
DESCRIPTION:This trip will bring fine viewing of sea birds\, raptors\, and early migrants. Historically\, this area has had wintering Snowy Owls. Biddeford Pool is a big sandy tidal area accessed through Hill’s Beach. Additional nearby location options include Pine Point where the Scarborough River empties into the Atlantic ocean\, and Scarborough Marsh\, Maine’s largest expanse of salt marsh.  \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 East Point Sanctuary at 8:30 am at the end of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. in Biddeford. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call the Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna\, at (207) 563-8439. \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.  \nContinuing for 2023\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-biddeford-pool-and-environs-2023/
LOCATION:East Point Sanctuary\, Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.\, Biddeford\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20221031T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T153207Z
UID:1467-1676104200-1676127600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: South Coastal Area of Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we focus on the Ogunquit area and north including the Cliff Walk at Marginal Way and the Cliff House resort.  The Cliff House offers sweeping ocean views that make for wonderful sea birding. A footpath along the rocky shoreline near Perkins Cove offers extensive views where ducks and seabirds can be readily observed. We typically see Harlequin Ducks\, Purple Sandpipers and a variety of vociferous Scoters.  Dress warmly! \nWe will meet at the Perkins Cove parking lot (on Perkins Cove Road across from Barnacle Billy’s Seafood) at 8:30 am. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call the Trip Leader\, Dennis McKenna\, at (207) 563-8439. \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. \nContinuing in 2023\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-south-coastal-area-of-maine-2023/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20220924T133234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T133234Z
UID:1447-1665129600-1665144000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Camden Late Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Oct. 7 for a walk along a seaside property in Camden looking for late season passerines and seabirds. Expect a wide variety of migrant birds in the mixed deciduous and conifer woodlands and gardens including late warblers\, sparrows\, raptors and wintering sea ducks and other typical seabirds for this date.  \nWe will meet at the property at 8 AM. For the address and questions\, please call trip leader\, Will Broussard at 207-837-9520. \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. \nPhoto by Jennifer Wilson-Pines.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-camden-late-migration/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20200210T215241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T142206Z
UID:1133-1653723000-1653750000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Viles Arboretum\, 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*********************************************** \nThe 224-acre Pine Tree State Arboretum has fields\, marshes\, ponds\, gardens\, and woods making for a diverse habitat for birds. Bobolinks\, bluebirds\, and tree sparrows can be seen in the meadows\, warblers in the woods\, and ducks and wading birds in the ponds. Last year we saw both Sora and Virginia rails. \nWe will meet at Viles Arboretum at 7:30 AM. 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-viles-arboretum-augusta/
LOCATION:Viles Arboretum\, 153 Hospital St.\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202642
CREATED:20220107T171341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T195504Z
UID:1360-1653375600-1653404400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Florida Lake\, Freeport
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******************************************** \nFlorida Lake is new to our spring line up of field trips because we only recently discovered this birding gem. There are about 3 miles of trails through the 167-acres of differing habitats including emergent marsh\, shrub swamp\, forested wetland\, and wooded upland. In May\, 158 species have been reported here such as warblers (including Northern Waterthrush)\, Great Crested Flycatchers\, American Pipits\, and ducks and herons in the lake.  \nFor those coming from the north who are interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Damariscotta Hannaford parking lot at 6:15 am. Otherwise\, We will meet at the Florida Lake parking area at 7:00 am. The trails include bog bridges\, rocks and roots. 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. \nDirections: To get there\, take Route 136 north of I-295. At the blinking yellow light\, turn right onto Route 125 (Wardtown Road).  Drive 2.4 miles to a blue Florida Lake sign on the right. Follow the dead-end access road to the parking area.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/florida-lake/
LOCATION:Florida Lake\, 82 A Wardtown Rd\, Freeport\, 04032
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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