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September 2019
Rescheduled: Lobster Bake on Hog Island
After much deliberation over the weather, we have decided to postpone the Lobster Bake scheduled for September 7th, rescheduling it for September 14th. Though Dorian will likely not hit us as a hurricane, it will make for an uncomfortable and difficult day for our fire and boat rides. Due to the reschedule, we now have some tickets available! A $50 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato, corn and onion, all baked over an open fire, plus…
Find out more »Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls
Join us at the Camden Public Library on September 19 at 7 pm for a presentation on the Owls of Maine! Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Beginning with slides and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore the adaptations of these silent nocturnal hunters. This program ends with an intimate and…
Find out more »Field Trip: Monhegan Island
Monhegan Island is 10-miles off the coast and is a magnet for migrating warblers and other songbirds. We’ll see hawks, falcons, marsh birds, and many seabirds from the boat and shore. A stop at the Monhegan Brewery is a great end to a wonderful day of birding. Reserve your ferry tickets in advance. We will meet at Monhegan Boat Line in Port Clyde at 6:45 am.
Find out more »October 2019
Field Trip: Popham Beach, Reid State Park
NOTE - Since the gates at Popham State Beach don't open until 9 am, we'll delay our departure until 8 am. The sandy beaches at Popham Beach and Reid State Parks 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. We will depart Damariscotta Hannaford at 8 am. Trip Leader, Dennis McKenna, (207) 563-8439
Find out more »Birds of Oaxaca: Recap
In March 2019, Maine Audubon, in association with Field Guides Birding Tours, made a trip to southwestern Mexico in search of rare endemic species in the Sierra Madre mountains. Based in the beautiful colonial city of Oaxaca, known for great birds, authentic food, and amazing human history, the group explored many habitats in the area, including the semi-arid deserts near Teotitlán and the pine forests of La Cumbre at altitudes of up to almost 10,000 feet. Oaxaca is located at…
Find out more »Field Trip: Green Point Wildlife Area
A former orchard and farm, the wildlife area extends down to the shore of the Kennebec River forming the upper reaches of Merrymeeting Bay. A walk along the well-maintained old road passes through old orchards (often teeming with birds), small ponds and wetlands, and leads to a beautiful pine grove on a peninsula that provides a magnificent, expansive view of the river. Expect a wide variety of migrant birds in the woodlands, fields, and wild-rice flats of this diverse area.…
Find out more »Bird Seed Sale
It's time to prepare for your winter bird-feeding before the storm winds start to howl! Proceeds from the bird seed sale help Mid-Coast Audubon provide free educational programs throughout the year. Choose from these tasty varieties of seed to keep your birds well fed this winter: Black oil sunflower seed $16 for 20 pounds, $29 for 40 pounds Sunflower meaties (hulled) $28 for 25 pounds, or $47 for 50 pounds Melody Mix $14 for 20 pounds, or $23 for 40…
Find out more »November 2019
Field Trip: Sabattus Pond
Rescheduled - New date is Thursday, November 7. Join us for a visit to Sabattus Pond that will bring fine viewing of waterfowl, often some interesting songbirds, and typically raptors. We'll depart the Damariscotta Hannaford at 7:30 am. We typically stop at several sites around the pond to view the whole pond. Sabattus Pond is remarkable in autumn when water levels draw down, exposing extensive mud flats and large concentrations of migrating waterfowl show up. From October until freeze-up, regulars…
Find out more »Birds, Songs, and Flowers
Join us at the Camden Public Library on November 21 at 7 pm for a conversation exploring Maine birds, their unique songs, and the native plants and flowers that can be found in each bird’s habitat. We'll explore natural history of Maine birds, the interesting connections between seasons and songs, where to find them in the landscape, and how your yard can provide bird habitat and food throughout the year. Our speaker, Gary Roberts, has volunteered as a naturalist at…
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