Field Trip: Biddeford Pool
Leader: Scott Cronenweth Contacts: Bob and Anne Watson 251-1135 Target: Migrants Meeting Place: Bufflehead’s Restaurant, Hills Beach
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The Harlequin, Winter 2013
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Field Trip: Timber Point
Leader: David Rankin Timber Point is a part of the Rachel Carson NWR, located at the mouth of the Little River. It contains a diverse array of habitats, including salt marsh, rocky shoreline, sheltered coves, freshwater swamp, and forest, and provides great habitat for a variety of birds. Waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, sparrows and other early…
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Field Trip: Kittery Area
Leader: David Doubleday Meet at Dunkin Donuts on the corner of Haley Road and Route 1 in Kittery. We will discuss our plans then carpool, looking for raptors, ducks, winter specialties, and spring arrivals. Contact: Dave 207 205-4041 if you plan to attend or have questions.
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Field Trip: York Coast
Meet at the Cliff House in Ogunquit. Leader: Mike Windsor Contact: Pat Moynahan 284-5487
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Field Trip: Saco River area to Camp Ellis
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…
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NORTHERN LAPWING – Berwick, 11/3
On November 3rd, Andy Aldrich and Ken Janes found a Northern Lapwing at the Tuckahoe Turf Farm in Berwick. The bird was observed first around 10:50am and was last seen as it flew of towards the southwest at 12:30pm. I believe this is only the second record for Maine; one was collected in December 1927…
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Lapland Longspur in Sanford
Andrew Aldrich to maine-birds… Sanford Sewage Plant, York, US-ME Oct 18, 2012 11:20 AM – 12:40 PM The LALO was near the fence to the right of the gate into the ponds, one half the distance to the power pole.
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The Harlequin, Autumn 2012
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Sanford Sewer Works
Join Andrew Aldrich for waterbirds, sparrows, warblers, and more.
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Scarborough Marsh & Pine Point
Join Doug Hitchcox at the Scarborough Marsh for a morning of birding. We will be walking the trails of the marsh and the Pine Point area looking for early migrating birds on their way south. Moderate walking. Meet at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center located on Route 9 / Pine Point Rd, Scarborough. For more…
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Savage Preserve, South Berwick, for Butterflies and Dragonflies: July 14, 2012
Twelve adults and two young folks (Sue Bickford’s grandchildren) met at 9 am at the Savage Preserve in South Berwick for our bejeweled and bedazzled walk. Thank goodness for the young folks. They caught the majority of the butterflies and dragonflies for Sue to identify. The Calico Pendants amazed us with their orange saddlebags, red…
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The Harlequin, Summer 2012
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Bird Walk at Wells Reserve
Enjoy birding at one of York County’s finest birding spots, the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at historic Laudholm Farm. Meet the leader in the parking lot at 7:30 am and plan to spend at least a couple of hours on the trails. More information at the Wells Reserve website.
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The Harlequin, Spring 2012
Download Spring 2012 Harlequin newsletter (8 MB PDF) Contents include: Birding Challenge For the Sake of the Birds: Get Involved A Piping Plover Experience What Exactly Does York County Audubon Do? Hog Island Scholarship Winner Get Current, Get Organized, Get eBird Winter Wildlife Day February Field Trip The Saco River in Winter Birding Patch: Highland…
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Field Trip: Where are the Birds
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
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The Harlequin, Winter 2012
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Field Trip: Brownfield Bog
Meet at 7 am at the store at the intersection of Routes 113 and 160 in East Brownfield. Lisa Thurston will lead us in exploring this unique habitat till noon. Information and Updates Marie Jordan 207-799-1408
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Field Trip: Intervale Marshes
Join long-time Maine birder Bill Hancock in exploring the beautiful Intervale Marshes of New Gloucester in search of some of the reclusive species characteristic of southern Maine’s freshwater wetlands, such as Virginia Rail, Sora, American Bittern, and Marsh Wren. You’ll see a lot of other birds as well in this wonderful habitat designated as a…