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August 2019
Field Trip: Scarborough Marsh
Scarborough Marsh encompasses Maine’s largest expanse of salt marsh. Owned 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…
Find out more »Field Trip: Biddeford Pool & Pine Point
This double header will bring fine viewing of waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds. Biddeford Pool is a big sandy tidal area accessed through Hill’s Beach. Pine Point is where the Scarborough River empties into the Atlantic ocean. We will depart Damariscotta Hannaford at 7 am.
Find out more »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
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