York County Audubon is a chapter of Maine Audubon.
Change is in the air! The days are getting longer, the snow is leaving for another year, and the temperature is rising. Best of all, early arrivals signal the coming of spring and the beginning of migration. It’s the time of the year for which we have been eagerly waiting. As we enjoy another season…
On February 24th the auditorium at the Wells Reserve was filled with the sounds of joyful kids and thankful parents, Yes, it was our Winter Wildlife Day! We cosponsored this event with the Center for Wildlife and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. A total of 106 individuals of which over half were children attended the…
I had a call at at 8:30 this morning. It was my 7-year-old granddaughter excitedly telling me that they had a Barred Owl in their yard (Maine woods)… right then! She wanted me to bring her little Peterson bird book over that I started for her, so she could put a Barred Owl in it….
Our annual meeting will be held at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, 7 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport. 6:45pm: Annual Business Meeting 7:00pm: Social Time & Refreshments 7:30pm: Program — Songbird Migration in the Gulf of Maine: Past, Present, and Future For our program, Rebecca Holberton and Adrienne Leppold from the University of Maine Laboratory of Avian Biology…
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,…
Meet Paul Dest at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm to experience the aerial courtship display sometimes called the “sky dance.” Registration required at 646-1555 $5 members, $7 non-members
Internationally known for his amazing photos of the night sky, Kirk Rogers also takes beautiful photos of birds and wildlife. Please join us for a talk about birding with lenses and observing the heavens with cameras and telescopes. Kirk’s photos will help us appreciate our place in the grand scheme of the universe. kiroastro.com
How do we explain the disappearance of Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and other birds of our farmlands? Dr. Noah Perlut will explore the life histories of resident grassland species and discuss how their ecology is affected by agricultural management. He will also describe diverse management options that can benefit both land managers and birds.
As indicated by others, the health and vitality of York County Audubon depends upon the commitment of officers and board members as well as the membership at large. We need everyone if we are to achieve our mission of fostering understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the natural world through education. No one person, or even…
York County Audubon would like to thank all those who pledged toward the 2010 Birding Challenge. Due to their generosity, YCAS is pleased to make these disbursements: $1500 Stratton Island Internship $750 The Center for Wildlife $750 The Nature Conservancy — to help support the repair to the boardwalk at the Saco Heath $500 The…
Monica Grabin is a musician and educator. She is the creator of historical programs called “Singing History,” which she has presented for thousands of students and many libraries, museums and other organizations throughout New England since 1986. These programs use authentic songs and stories to teach about many aspects of American history. She is a…
Stratton Island is special! It is York County’s most northerly island and is the only island managed by Project Puffin in York County for tern survival. YCAS visited the island July 31 and six participants enjoyed spectacular looks at Common, Roseate, Least and Arctic Terns. The magic of being on an island dominated by tern…