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SUMMARY:Nelson Preserve Trail Cleanup Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Nelson Preserve in Friendship\, ME for a day of trail clearing! Flex your muscles\, count your steps\, exercise with a purpose. We’ll be clearing blowdowns and branches from the trails that wend through magical mossy forest to river shores. Best enjoyed in winter when the ground is frozen and bugs not present.  Bring clippers\, saws\, or just your bods! Snowshoes if it is snowy. See you then! \nWHERE: Nelson Preserve\, Route 97\, Friendship ME – The preserve is roughly 1.3 miles north of Friendship Village and where Route 97 intersects with Route 220.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/nelson-preserve-trail-cleanup-workday/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T165105Z
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SUMMARY:Feeder Station Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Coast Audubon is again offering support to schools and libraries to foster natural history learning and exploration by providing equipment and resources to establish a bird feeding station. Schools and libraries in the midcoast area inland from Boothbay Harbor\, west to Windsor and China\, and east along the coast to Bucksport can apply online.  \nThe deadline for applications is March 30\, 2021.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/feeder-station-application-deadline/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20190625T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T121040Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Scarborough Marsh
DESCRIPTION:*We want to continue to honor the social distancing guidance\, which makes carpooling for this longer trip unwise.* \nScarborough Marsh encompasses Maine’s largest expanse of salt marsh. This trip we will seek those earliest of migrants\, shorebirds from the Arctic tundra\, and post-breeding wanderers. \nOwned and managed by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife\, the 3\,100 acre estuary comprises tidal marsh\, salt creeks\, freshwater marsh\, and uplands. Waterfowl\, egrets\, herons\, glossy ibis and many species of shorebirds depend on this rich ecosystem for food\, a place to rest during migration\, and nesting habitat. The marsh is also an excellent spot to find a number of grassland songbirds not commonly found in other parts of Maine\, as well as various birds of prey that hunt in the marsh throughout the year. Muskrat\, mink\, otter\, and deer also frequent the wetland. \nWe will meet at the Eastern Road parking area (Eastern Trail trailhead) at 8 am. We welcome birders of all skill levels. We’ll enjoy a nice lunch out together. 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/field-trip-scarborough-marsh/
LOCATION:Scarborough Marsh Eastern Road
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20190625T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T213928Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pine Point & Environs
DESCRIPTION:*We want to continue to honor the social distancing guidance\, which makes carpooling for this longer trip unwise.* \nHopefully\, we will find the second migrating shorebird wave with this trip. We’ll be seeking sandpipers and plovers at this lure for shorebirds fattening up for the long flight south. This area also offers fine viewing of waterfowl and wading birds. Pine Point is where the Scarborough River empties into the Atlantic Ocean.  \nWe will meet at the Eastern Road parking area (Eastern Trail trailhead) at 8  am. We welcome birders of all skill levels. We’ll enjoy a nice lunch out together. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Will Broussard\, at (207) 837-9520 (cell).
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pine-point/
LOCATION:Scarborough Marsh Eastern Road
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20191125T163227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T142308Z
UID:999-1642838400-1642852800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point
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. \nFor early 2022\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Participants are welcome to arrange carpooling among themselves\, but we will not meet at a central location beforehand. The trip leader will meet participants at the actual trip site.\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. Don Reimer will lead our trip\, and we’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 8:00 am. There may be a parking fee. Participants should dress for cold and windy weather. Winter precipitation will result in cancellation. \nFrom the lighthouse\, expect to see Great Cormorants\, Black Guillemots\, Common Eiders and Longtailed Ducks. Previous trips have yielded Razorbills\, Purple Sandpipers\, Rough-legged Hawks\, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Iceland Gulls. eBird reports that 126 species have been seen at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse! For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Don Reimer\, at (207) 273-3146 (home) or cell (207) 701-1063.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point/
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:20220212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20200128T162459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T145749Z
UID:1083-1644654600-1644678000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: South Coastal Area of Maine
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. \nFor early 2022\, we require that participants over the age of twelve be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Participants are welcome to arrange carpooling among themselves\, but we will not meet at a central location beforehand. The trip leader will meet participants at the actual trip site.\n******************************************** \nJoin 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 Perkins Cove at 8:30 am (stay tuned for an exact location). 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/field-trip-south-coast/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20200129T150036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T200027Z
UID:1097-1650704400-1650722400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Reid State Park
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******************************************** \nReid State Park in Georgetown is characterized by a broad sandy beach\, dunes\, and coastal woodland. The tidal marsh of the Little River flanks the western border of the park\, and the mouth of Sheepscot Bay lies to the east. As many birders will attest\, this is a great spot to see Piping Plovers and Least Terns. The saltmarsh along the Little River and behind Mile Beach provide feeding habitat for Common and Least Terns\, and numerous species of herons and egrets. Previous trips to this beach have found newly arrived Purple Sandpipers\, Red-necked Grebes and all three Scoters.  We’ll also be looking for early migrating songbirds in the adjacent forest. \nFor those coming from the north who are interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Damariscotta Hannaford parking lot at 7:45 am. Otherwise\, we will meet at Reid State Park at 9 am. For more information\, or in the event of inclement weather\, please call Trip Leader\, Will Brussard\, at  207-837-9520 (cell).
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park/
LOCATION:Reid State Park\, 375 Seguinland Rd\, Georgetown\, 04548
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20190625T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T150753Z
UID:836-1664614800-1664632800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Popham Beach
DESCRIPTION:The sandy beaches at Popham Beach  attract sandpipers and plovers during migration; likely waterbirds include eiders\, loons\, grebes\, scoters\, and guillemots; the adjacent salt marsh is habitat for herons and egrets; and\, the forest edges often result in some warbler species. \nWe will meet at Popham Beach State Park at 9 am. For those coming from the north\, we will meet at Damariscotta Hannaford’s at 8 am to carpool. Remember\, all carpool participants must be fully vaccinated. \n We welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. 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/field-trip-popham-beach/
LOCATION:Popham Beach State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230525T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230608T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20230909T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20231012T222936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T214655Z
UID:1527-1705602600-1705606200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Wildlife in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Kirk Gentalen is the regional stewardship manager for mid-coast Maine for Maine Coast Heritage Trust and writes about the ecology of the area in his Nature Bummin’ blog. A self-described nature observer\, one of his passions is tracking wildlife especially in winter. He can read their tracks like the news and figure out what the critters have been up to. \nKirk takes care of MCHT conserved lands on Vinalhaven and North Haven islands. That means taking care of trail and forestry needs and monitoring easements. He connects with island residents through environmental education\, volunteering\, and outreach programs. He also compiles wildlife sightings on Vinalhaven in a most entertaining blog! \nJoin us for our monthly program on January 18 at 6:30 pm in person at the Camden Public Library\, or participate on Zoom in this hybrid program. For Zoom\, you need to register in advance.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/tracking-wildlife-in-maine/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20231025T143556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T222217Z
UID:1532-1708020000-1708023600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to the Pyrocene
DESCRIPTION:Ecological Implications for a Planet on Fire – \nPyrocene is a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts our planet. The term was first coined in 2015 by Stephen Pyne of Arizona State University. Fire can be a friend or foe. This program will describe how humans first harnessed fire and eventually switched to burning fossil fuels. We will then discuss forest fire ecology\, zombie forests\, prescribed fire\, fire weather\, and related topics to better understand the ecological implications of a planet that seems to be on fire. \nThis will be a virtual presentation on Zoom presented in partnership with the Camden Public Library. You can register for the event here. \nDavid Govatski is a naturalist and author. He retired after working for the US Forest Service for over 30 years. He served as a fire management officer on a national interagency incident management team for eight years. David’s first job in the Forest Service was as a fire lookout on the Devil’s Head Lookout on the Pike National Forest in Colorado. He worked on the Redmond Hotshot firefighting crew on the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon and worked on numerous large forest fires\, including the 1988 Yellowstone Fires. He also worked on multiple prescribed fires in his career. David has maintained a strong personal interest in the study of fire ecology.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/welcome-to-the-pyrocene/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20231216T170953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T222412Z
UID:1548-1708452000-1708455600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:All About Screech Owls
DESCRIPTION:Screech owls are the owl most likely to nest in a backyard\, but few people know how to entice them to move in—or how to thwart those pesky squirrel interlopers. Jim Wright\, author of The Screech Owl Companion\, from Timber Press\, will tell all.  Jim thinks the photos alone are worth the price of this entertaining compendium\, but see for yourself. \nJoin us for this virtual Zoom presentation presented in partnership with Camden Public Library on February 20\, 2024 at 6 pm.  You can register for the event here. \nJim Wright is also the author of The Real James Bond\, a biography of the author and birdman who summered on Mount Desert Island and fell prey to the world’s most famous case of identity theft. The Wall Street Journal called it “slim and elegant” — like Bond himself. Jim’s other books include large-format books about Central America’s largest rainforest\, Pennsylvania’s legendary Hawk Mountain\, and the New Jersey Meadowlands.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/all-about-screech-owls/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20240413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20240221T134424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T032932Z
UID:1583-1714069800-1714073400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Journeys in Listening: Birds and More from Acadia and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:**New Date** \nJoin us for a journey in listening to wildlife audio recordings from Acadia and beyond\, and the stories of adventure and discovery behind them. Laura Sebastianelli is a naturalist with a passion for listening and sound recording. In 2017\, she established “Schoodic Notes: Bird Sounds of Acadia\,” a collaborative project with Schoodic Institute’s Bird Ecology program. Along with the help of a few other natural sound recordists\, the project has archived over 1200 recordings of Acadia’s birds. \nIn partnership with the Camden Public Library\, this will be a free online Zoom presentation starting at 6:30 pm. Use this link to register for this free event. \nLaura is also a seasoned educator and wildlife technician. She has long sought opportunities to empower others to develop their knowledge\, skills\, and experience to understand\, connect with\, and serve the natural world. She holds a Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. She created and ran natural and cultural history programs for adults and families through University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center\, the National Park Service\, and many other organizations. She has also conducted track surveys of Canada Lynx via snowmobile\, and howling surveys in search of Gray Wolf\, in Maine’s North Woods. Partially retired these days\, she spends most of her free time exploring the natural world\, and especially recording natural sounds. \nPhoto by Murray Carpenter\, Maine Public
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/journeys-in-listening/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20240420T140041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T151030Z
UID:1601-1718434800-1718449200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044653
CREATED:20240902T222337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T205827Z
UID:1635-1726770600-1726774200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Big Trees of Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening exploring the biggest trees in Maine. Wooden boatbuilder\, outdoorsman\, and Big Tree Program measurer\, Kevin Martin\, will be showing and discussing these trees as described in his new book Big Trees of Northern New England. You will hear how he got involved with finding the trees\, how lumber from similar trees is used in his boatbuilding work\, and how wildlife use these impressive parts of our landscape. The discussion will cover trees on public land in the region\, and where they are located so you can go see them for yourself. City tours are also described. He will highlight some trees local to the Midcoast Maine area. \nThis will be a free in-person or Zoom presentation hosted by the Camden Public Library\, Thursday\, September 19 at 6:30 pm. Click here to register for the Zoom link.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/big-trees-of-maine/
LOCATION:Camden Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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