Winter Wildlife Day – Thursday, Feb 18th

Field trip with Mike Windsor, naturalist at Maine Audubon. Meet at Nubble Light in York at 8 am and be prepared to carpool to hotspots along the southern coast—the Nubble, Cliff House, Marginal Way—continuing to Fortunes Rocks and Biddeford Pool if time permits. Contact Pat Sanborn.

     Beginning on Christmas Day in 1900, the   Audubon Society has been sponsoring Christmas Bird Counts (CBC’s) to help monitor the health and status of bird populations throughout North America.  In that first year, there were 25 count circles with a total of 27 birders.  Now, there are over 2300 count circles each year…

Phippsburg writer, gardener and natural history photographer Robin Robinson will entertain us with beautiful photos and video of birds, beasts, wildflowers and natural history she has taken in Maine. The program will include a smattering of hints and techniques for those who would like to get better photos. Robin’s photographs have been in numerous publications. On Open Salon.com,…

Originally scheduled for March 19; postponed due to weather. YCAS member, traveler, and birder Marie Jordan will help us vicariously experience Cuba and its birdlife. While her emphasis is on birds, we will also learn about the beautiful locations these unique birds are found, and get fascinating glimpses of the old city, American relic cars…

Since 1981, naturalist Norman Smith has spent countless days and nights, in every imaginable weather condition, observing, capturing, banding and color marking Snowy Owls at Logan International Airport. Data has been collected on roosting, hunting and behavior while the owls are on their wintering grounds. Most recently satellite transmitters have been attached to owls to…

Leader: Andy Aldrich Target: Early Fall migrants The Sanford Sewer Ponds are one of the most productive sites in Southern Maine for viewing all types of waterfowl and other birds attracted to the surrounding habitat.  Over 200 bird species have been seen here. Please sign in at the headquarters building when you arrive. Contact: Joanne…