CBC Biddeford-Kennebunkport

This field trip was originally scheduled for February 9, but was postponed. This field trip will explore the Saco River area in Saco and various spots on the river out to Camp Ellis. We will be looking for white-winged gulls, Barrow’s Goldeneyes, other sea ducks, and whatever land species can be found along the Saco…

Join leader Rob Speirs on a quest to see as many birds in Cumberland County as we can. Meet at the Saco Park-n-Ride, on Industrial Park Rd, off of exit 1 on I-95 at 7:30 to car pool. Contact Bob Watson 207-251-1135

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…

The field trip to Thornhurst Farm has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.   Targets: Geese and more Thornhurst Farm on Route 115 in North Yarmouth is just over the Yarmouth line and known as an annual stopover for hundreds of migrating geese.  Here’s a story on it from the Press Herald:  http://www.pressherald.com/archive/rare-geese-draw-crowds-to-maine_2009-11-03.html

Derek and Jeannette Lovitch of Freeport Wild Bird Supply spent 3 weeks in November 2010 on a boat touring the islands of the southern ocean and the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us for a multimedia presentation of their voyage which included the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy penguins, albatrosses, seals,…