CBC Biddeford-Kennebunkport
The 2011-2012 Biddeford-Kennebunkport CBC will be held December 31. If you are interested in joining us, please contact count compiler Marie Jordan at 207-799-1408.
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CBC York County
The 2011-2012 York County CBC will be held December 19. If you are interested in joining us, please contact count compiler Pat Moynahan at 284-5487.
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Rarity Roundup
Join Derek Lovitch for the annual Rarity Roundup in southern York County. Meet at the I-95 Kennebunk southbound rest area. FMI call Pat Moynahan at 284-5487.
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Sanford Sewage Treatment Facility Field Trip
Meet Andrew Aldrich at the plant office. FMI call Scott Richardson at 698-4461.
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Scarborough Marsh Field Trip
Join Doug Hitchcox at the trailhead south of the Audubon nature center. FMI call Al Hodson at 324-4528.
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Before Audubon: The Life and Work of Alexander Wilson
Member meeting, Wells Reserve at Laudholm We laud John James Audubon for his remarkable work painting and describing all American bird species known in his era, but he was not the first person to undertake such a project. In this program Paul Wells of West Kennebunk will present an overview of the life of Alexander…
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Birds of Monhegan Island
Member meeting, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Located 12 miles off Mid-coast Maine, Monhegan Island has become a top destination for birders because of it beauty, amazing avian diversity and magnetism for rare birds. Join local birder Doug Hitchcox as he talks about how to bird the island and shares pictures tied to amazing stories from…
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Oystercatchers!
As the coordinator for the American Oystercatcher Recovery Project, Shiloh Schulte is responsible for working with diverse partner organizations to identify and foster reserach and management programs that will aid the recovery of beach nesting species. His program will illustrate this exciting work.
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YCAS Annual Meeting
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…
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Photographing Birds and Natural History
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,…
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Woodcock Walk
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
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From Cosmos to the Back Yard
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
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Grassland Birds in New England: Causes of Decline and Reasons to be Optimistic
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.