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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.
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