BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20131216 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20131217 DTSTAMP:20131211T160925Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/york-county-christmas-bird-co unt SUMMARY:York County Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Join the team. Call Pat Moynahan at 284-5487. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20131228 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20131229 DTSTAMP:20131211T153524Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/biddeford-kennebunkport-chris tmas-bird-count SUMMARY:Biddeford-Kennebunkport Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:New and returning participants welcome.\n\nContact Marie Jordan at 799-1408. CATEGORIES:Censuses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140209T113000 DTSTAMP:20140206T015755Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-workshop-with-derek-lovi tch SUMMARY:Gull Workshop with Derek Lovitch DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1031" align="alignright" width="300"] G ull in flight. Photo by Marie Jordan\, February 2010.[/caption]\n\nThis tw o-part workshop will get you started on unraveling the mysteries of gull i dentification.\n\nActually\, most gulls are not very difficult to tell apa rt\; adults and juveniles of most species usually look very different. We ’re going to give ourselves confidence with identifying the easier pluma ges of our common species\, and then tackle the more challenging intermedi ate plumages. Only then will we have the toolbox to find the needles in th e haystack and identify the less-common species.\nPart One: Saturday\, Feb ruary 8\, 2 to 4 pm\nUsing Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll start w ith the basics of gull identification\, and then move on to more complicat ed aspects of identification. Most of our time will be spent looking at ph otos of common species\, but we will then apply what we have learned to ex plore some identification quandaries.\nPart Two: Sunday\, February 9\, in the morning\nWe will meet in Portland (Back Cove parking lot on Preble Str eet\, opposite Hannaford) to carpool around the area and apply what we hav e learned. We’ll spend some time with our most common species: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Great Black-backed\, and then seek out Iceland and Glau cous\, and perhaps we’ll find something even better! We’ll “gull” until lunchtime or so.\nAbout the Presenter\nDerek Lovitch is leading this workshop to foster appreciation and ease undue consternation about this f ascinating group of birds. Derek (with his wife Jeannette) owns and operat es Wild Bird Supply in Freeport. He’s the author of How to Be a Better B irder and is well respected as one of the premier birders in Maine. FMI: f reeportwildbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp\nTo Participate\nWe are asking for a $10 fee to participate\, payable by cash or check at the Satu rday session. Please register by calling Pat Moynahan at (207) 284-5487 or by signing up below.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140318T200000 DTSTAMP:20131211T152234Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-mousam-river-at-a-turning -point SUMMARY:The Mousam River at a Turning Point DESCRIPTION:Rivers are being restored across the country\, bringing back la rge native fish runs\, eagles and osprey\, and a variety of other birds an d wildlife.  In Maine\, the Kennebec River has seen dramatic positive cha nges\, and the Penobscot is poised to experience the same.  Can this happ en in York County as well?\n\nThe Mousam River is the largest remaining ri ver system in Maine completely lacking in fish passage.  John Burrows\, o n behalf of the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers Alliance\, Maine Rivers and th e Atlantic Salmon Federation\, will present an overview of our local dams and rivers\, the impacts we've had on our ecosystems\, and what changes mi ght be possible. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140413T160000 DTSTAMP:20140409T005217Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-abby SUMMARY:The Abby DESCRIPTION:The “Abby” (Abagadasset River) in Dresden is renowned for s pring concentrations of migrating ducks and geese. Of course\, the ice mus t be moving out to support this migration phenomenon. We are having a late movement of ice this year and therefore rescheduled our March “Abby” field trip to April 13.\n\nWe will meet Trip Leader Mike Fahay at Green Po int at 11. Mike will lead us through Green Point Wildlife Management Area and Brown Point Road\, then we’ll finish our day at Maquoit Bay on the w ay back south. How many waterfowl species can we see in one April day in M aine?\n\nWe will car pool from the south\, meeting at the park-and-ride on Industrial Park Rd (exit 1 off 195) Saco at 9 am.\n\nPlease call Pat Moyn ahan at 284-5487 if you are planning on attending or if you would like to be meet us further north. CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140415T200000 DTSTAMP:20131211T154000Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/diving-the-world SUMMARY:Diving the World DESCRIPTION:Underwater\, there is a world as alien as any that can be found without leaving the earth.  Ten years ago\, Monica and Bill Grabin start ed exploring this world\, and it has led them to some amazing places and a dventures.  Through Bill’s photos and video of underwater landscapes\, fish and assorted otherworldly creatures\, they will share their adventure s in the Caribbean\, the Red Sea and across the islands of Indonesia and g ive you a sense of what it’s like to dive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/upl oads/2013/12/201404-diving.jpg CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140503T160000 DTSTAMP:20140417T022547Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/warbler-workshop-with-doug-hi tchcox SUMMARY:Warbler Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:Just in time for their spring arrival\, Maine Audubon's Staff N aturalist Doug Hitchcox will hold a two hour workshop to teach you various techniques for identifying the gems of our forest: warblers. We will look at the diversity of the family\, keys for identifying each species\, and even spend time learning the songs and auditory cues to take your birding to the next level.\n\nAn enthusiastic birder\, Doug set the Big Year recor d for Maine birds with 314 species in 2011. In his spare time\, he also ru ns the Maine-birds listserv\, serves as Secretary of the Maine Bird Record s Committee and is one of Maine's eBird reviewers.\n\n$10 payable by cash or check.\n\nSpace is limited and advance registration is required.\n\nYCA S is planning field trips where warbler skills will be honed on May 3\, 12 \, 14\, and 24. Details TBD.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140507T093000 DTSTAMP:20140505T000756Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wednesday-morning-bird-walk SUMMARY:Wednesday morning bird walk DESCRIPTION:Hello Wednesday Birders. The birding is becoming exciting as sp ring migrants appear daily. Hopefully we will encounter some of these bird s Wednesday morning\, May 7th\, at Biddeford Pool!\n\nMeet 7:15 am at the park on Yates Street\, Biddeford Pool. We will walk from there to some hot spots. The trails may have puddles or wet spots.\n\nDirections to Yates St reet: Take Route 9 towards Biddeford Pool.\nTurn onto 208 near the water t ower.\nAt the stop sign turn left on Mile Stretch.\nTurn Left on Yates Str eet just past Hattie’s.\nGo past the park\, turn around and park.\nThese York County Audubon Walks are led by volunteers. The walks are free and o pen to the public. LOCATION:Biddeford Pool\, Yates Street\, Biddeford Pool\, United States GEO:43.44563489999999;-70.35383189999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yates Street\, Biddeford Po ol\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Biddeford Pool:geo:43.445634 89999999,-70.35383189999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T170000 DTSTAMP:20140419T000104Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2014-birding-challenge SUMMARY:2014 Birding Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Birding Challenge is our annual effort to identify as many species in York County as possible in a 24-hour period while having fun an d raising funds. It begins Friday afternoon and concludes Saturday with a pizza party.\n\nSeveral teams will be scouring the county in the midst of migration. Form a team or go out on your own. Help environmental education and conservation efforts in York County by obtaining business and individ ual sponsors.\n\nFor more information about getting involved\, contact Pat Moynahan or Linda Eastman.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140520T200000 DTSTAMP:20131211T154302Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/an-introduction-to-wild-food- foraging SUMMARY:An Introduction to Wild Food Foraging DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in incorporating wild plant foods into your life but don't know where to start? In this presentation\, naturalist\, wi ld food forager and blogger Josh Fecteau will cover essential guidelines a nd tips for safe\, successful and satisfying foraging in your backyard and beyond. He'll share photos of many of his favorite wild foods and bring a sampling of his preferred foraging books. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140524T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140524T100000 DTSTAMP:20140521T015547Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/field-trip-spring-migrants SUMMARY:Field Trip: Biddeford Pool DESCRIPTION:Look and listen for a fantastic variety of migrating and reside nt birds. CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:Hattie's\, 109 Mile Stretch Rd\, Biddeford Pool\, ME\, United Stat es GEO:43.4429018;-70.35401739999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=109 Mile Stretch Rd\, Bidde ford Pool\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hattie's:geo:43. 4429018,-70.35401739999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T093000 DTSTAMP:20140607T130752Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-summer-bird- walks SUMMARY:Saturday morning Summer Bird Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day this summer starting June 14th\, for a guided bird walk around the Res erve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you h ave them\; if not\, you can borrow some. These walks are free and open to the public.  We meet in the parking lot\, and reservations not required.  Future dates are 6/28\, 7/12 and 7/26\, 8/9 and 8/23. CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140617T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140617T201500 DTSTAMP:20131211T154938Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-songs SUMMARY:Bird Songs DESCRIPTION:Come early to our Annual Meeting at 6:45pm\, then enjoy refresh ments and social time. Our program begins at 7:15pm.\n\nBird songs? No\, n ot the songs birds sing\, the songs we sing about birds! From cuckoos to o wls to ravens\, birds have long been the subject of story and song in cult ures throughout the world. Monica is a well-known\, talented local musicia n. She will accompany herself on guitar\, banjo and autoharp in her presen tation of an evening of songs and stories about birds\, some of which you may know\, and some of which might surprise you. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T093000 DTSTAMP:20140607T132050Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-summer-bird- walks-2 SUMMARY:Saturday morning Summer Bird Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are we lcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them\; if not\, you can borro w some. These walks are free and open to the public.  We meet in the park ing lot\, and reservations not required.  Future dates are 7/12 and 7/26\ , 8/9 and 8/23. LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T210000 DTSTAMP:20140817T133744Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/all-about-bluebirds-with-john -rogers SUMMARY:ALL ABOUT BLUEBIRDS with JOHN ROGERS DESCRIPTION:\n\n Program to be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the We lls Reserve at Laudholm Farm\n Come early to socialize\n Come earlier to s it in on the Board Meeting\n Program is free and open to the public\n\nJoh n Rogers has maintained a trail of bluebird nest boxes for 4 decades and h as fledged over 13\,000 Bluebirds in boxes he personally monitors.  His p resentation includes the life history of the Eastern Bluebird\, other bird s that nest in Bluebird boxes\, and nest box management. The focus is on B luebirds\, but John also shares his passion for the natural world.  The p rogram has variety\, feeling\, and is thought provoking.  With beautiful photographs\, sounds\, and an enthusiastic presentation style\, this progr am is of interest to anyone who appreciates nature.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T210000 DTSTAMP:20140830T145923Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/flavor-of-australia-birds-and -more-with-marie-jordan SUMMARY:FLAVOR OF AUSTRALIA: BIRDS AND MORE with MARIE JORDAN DESCRIPTION:\n\n Program to be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the We lls Reserve at Laudholm Farm\n Come early to socialize\n Come earlier to s it in on the Board Meeting\n Program is free and open to the public\, and starts at 7 p.m.\n\nExperience Australia as Marie Jordan shares her Austra lian travel and birding experiences in the areas around Cairns\, Queenslan d\, and the Northern Territory.  Her piquant presentation will fuel our m inds as she takes us down under to see beautiful unique birds - Honeyeater s and Parrots as well as Kingfishers and Kookaburras. We will also view th e unique scenery and Aborigine rock paintings in Kakadu National Park and hear the haunting sound of the didgeridoo. LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T150000 DTSTAMP:20140921T204859Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/sparrow-workshop-with-louis-b evier SUMMARY:SPARROW WORKSHOP with LOUIS BEVIER DESCRIPTION:        \n\nWant to learn more about the many sparrow spec ies that breed in and migrate through Maine? Want to know the difference b etween a sparrow and a finch? How can one bird be both a bunting and a spa rrow? Why are longspurs no longer sparrows? Often skulking\, elusive\, and confusingly similar\, sparrows can make any birder prefer fall wood-warbl ers. As part of this workshop\, you will learn how to find and observe spa rrows in their preferred habitat. We will learn through classroom and fiel d time useful foraging behaviors\, flight characteristics\, and vocalizati ons helpful for identification and appreciation of Maine’s sparrows. The workshop will feature some of the rare species that have turned up in Mai ne\, and some that might yet so you’ll be prepared! The marsh sparrows\, Le Conte’s versus Grasshopper\, who was Henslow\, and the tricky Spizel la are some of the featured sparrows.\n\nThis workshop will be led by well known (and well liked!) Maine birder Louis Bevier.  Since the 1960s\, bi rds have drawn him to explore most of North and South America\, leading to months at sea off Alaska and California\, backcountry surveys in the high Sierra\, plant and bird expeditions to several countries\, and many other adventures. He has worked as a tour guide for Field Guides\, as an editor for The Birds of North America series\, as Associate Editor for the journ al North American Birds\, and is Chair of the Maine Bird Records Committee .\n\nThe workshop will be held on Saturday\, October 25th at the Wells Res erve at Laudholm.  We’ll meet at 8 a.m. and take a short walk. Then we ’ll move to the Mather Auditorium for a talk on “all things sparrow. ” We’ll break for lunch (you’ll need to bring your own)\, after whic h we’ll head to Mile Rd. to try for Saltmarsh or Nelson’s Sparrows\, o r anything else\, at high tide\, and then continue on to Beach Plum Farm a nd possibly Ogunquit Beach.   At least that’s the plan!\n\nThis worksh op is proudly sponsored by York County Audubon.  The cost is $10/person\, payable by check or cash at the workshop.  But space is limited and adva nce reservations are required via this website!  Hope you can join us. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T210000 DTSTAMP:20140830T145715Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/ordinary-extraordinary-junco SUMMARY:THE ORDINARY\, EXTRAORDINARY JUNCO DESCRIPTION:\n\n Program to be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the We lls Reserve at Laudholm Farm\n Come early to socialize\n Come earlier to s it in on the Board Meeting\n Program is free and open to the public\, and starts at 7 p.m.\n\nThis film was screened recently\, at the joint meeting of the American Ornithologists’ Union and the Cooper Ornithological Soc iety.  It has received outstanding reviews and in July\, it won first pla ce in the non-commercial film division and was named "Film of the Year" at the 30th annual Animal Behavior Film Festival in Boulder\, Colorado. This amazing film captures the beauty of the bird while offering fascinating d etails on biology and natural history.  If you think the Junco is a commo n bird and you don’t give it a second thought -well you won’t make tha t mistake again! LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T160000 DTSTAMP:20141123T153011Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/southern-york-county-cbc SUMMARY:Southern York County CBC DESCRIPTION:The Southern York County CBC (in the York/Cape Neddick area) wi ll be on Monday\, December 15th.  FMI\, contact Pat Moynahan\, 284-5487 o r pmmoynahan@maine.rr.com.   (7 am - 4 pm times are approximate and vary with teams) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T160000 DTSTAMP:20141126T184948Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/biddefordkennebunkport-cbc SUMMARY:Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC DESCRIPTION:The Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC will be held on Saturday Decemb er 27th (snow date: Sunday\, Dec 28th).  FMI: contact Marie Jordan at 799 -1408 or mijord@maine.rr.com.   (7 am – 4 pm times are approximate an d vary with teams) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150207T163000 DTSTAMP:20150107T190936Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-workshop-with-derek-lovi tch-2 SUMMARY:Gull ID Workshop with Derek Lovitch DESCRIPTION:This two-part workshop\, on Saturday afternoon\, Feb 7th and Su nday morning\, Feb 8th\, will get you started on unraveling the mysteries of gull identification. Actually\, most gulls are not very difficult to te ll apart\, though adult and juveniles of most species look very different. We’re going to give ourselves confidence with identifying the easier pl umage's of our common species\, and then tackle the more challenging inter mediate plumage's and the less-common species.\n\n\nRing-billed Gull in fl ight. Photo by Marie Jordan\n\n Part I of the Workshop on Saturday Februar y 7th will be indoors at the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells will be divided into two sections (you need n ot be present for both):\n\n1:00 pm-2:30 pm - Beginning Gull Identificatio n. Using Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll start with the basics of gull identification\, such as feather topography and aging. We’ll then f ocus on our most common species: Ring-billed\, Herring\, Great Black-backe d\, Laughing\, and Bonaparte’s Gulls.\n\n3:00 pm-4:30 pm – Advanced Gu ll Identification. Now comfortable with the basics\, we’ll move on to th e uncommon species: Lesser Black-backed\, Iceland\, Glaucous\, and Black-l egged Kittiwake. Next up will be the rarities: Little\, Black-headed\, and yes\, even Thayer’s. We’ll touch upon “Megas” such as Mew\, Slaty -backed\, and Sabine’s\, and we’ll discuss hybrids. Finally\, we’ll apply what we have learned to tackle and understand some identification qu andaries\, such as the famous “Westbrook Gull” before we finish up wit h some photo quizzes to test our new-found knowledge.\n\nPart II: Sunday\, February 8th (8:00am – 12:00pm):\n\nWe’ll meet in Portland (Back Cove parking lot on Preble Street Ext\, opposite the Hannaford’s) to carpool around the area to apply what we have learned. We’ll spend some time wi th our most common species: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Great Black-backed \, and then seek out Iceland and Glaucous\, and perhaps we’ll find somet hing even better!\n\nWe hope that you will join Derek for this workshop to foster appreciation for this fascinating group of birds. Derek (with his wife Jeannette) owns and operates Wild Bird Supply in Freeport. He’s the author of “How to Be a Better Birder” and is well respected as one of the premiere birders in Maine and beyond.\n\nYork County Audubon is spons oring this Workshop. We are asking for a $10.00 fee to participate\, payab le by cash or check at the Saturday session. Space is limited. Please regi ster by signing up on this website. Weather dates or Workshop updates wil l be posted on the York County Audubon website and Derek’s Web Page (fre eportwildbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp). CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150219T140000 DTSTAMP:20150127T165034Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day DESCRIPTION:The Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audub on team up once again to celebrate the wildlife of southern Maine! Join us for lots of family fun with live animal presentations\, guided walks\, an d crafts. Snow or no snow\, explore the trails and treasures of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. If the ground is white bring skis\, sleds\, and snows hoes (we have some snowshoes to share — mostly kid size — if you don't have your own)! Free. In the Mather Auditorium.\n\n\nCenter for Wildlife presentations: 10-11am &\; 12-1pm\n\nTracking walks &\; wildlife cra fts: 11am-12pm &\; 1-2pm LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150317T210000 DTSTAMP:20150304T223446Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/japan-in-winter-a-crane-and-s ea-eagle-spectacle SUMMARY:Japan in Winter: a Crane and Sea-Eagle Spectacle! DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 17\, 7:00pm in the Mather Auditorium at the Wel ls Reserve:  Japan in Winter: a Crane and Sea-Eagle Spectacle! Presented by Marie Jordan.   Japan has several claims to fame as a travel destina tion\, but relatively few people think of the country as a wildlife destin ation-in winter!  Highlights of Marie’s trip included thousands of Hood ed and White-naped Cranes found on the fabulous island of Kyushu\, third l argest of Japan’s four islands\, and the dancing Red-crowned Cranes and majestic Steller’s Eagles on the larger island of Hokkaido.   She will include other bird species\, interesting places and sights seen as she tr aveled through the country.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150421T210000 DTSTAMP:20150127T204502Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/whale-conservation-research-i n-the-stellwagen-bank-national-marine-sanctuary SUMMARY:Whale Conservation Research in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:April 21\, 2015\, - Whale Conservation Research in the Stellwag en Bank National Marine Sanctuary.   Dr. David Wiley is the Research Coo rdinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency’s Stellwagen Ba nk National Marine Sanctuary and leader of the Office of National Marine S anctuary’s Center of Excellence for Acoustic Research and Marine Mammal Conservation.  Currently he is leading a multi-organizational study using advanced telemetry and novel visualization software to explore the underw ater behavior of endangered whales.  His results have appeared in numerou s scientific journals and he has received many awards for his science effo rts.  His research has been featured in several television documentaries and he was profiled in the recently published WILDLIFE HEROES\, as one of the 40 top wildlife conservationists of our time.\n\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150424T200000 DTSTAMP:20150417T210703Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/warbler-workshop-with-doug-hi tchcox-2 SUMMARY:Warbler Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.\n\nJust in time for their sprin g arrival\, Maine Audubon's Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox will hold a two hour workshop to teach you various techniques for identifying the gems of our forest: warblers. We will look at the diversity of the family\, keys for identifying each species\, and even spend time learning the songs and auditory cues to take your birding to the next level.  The workshop will be held in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve.\n\n\n\nThe Friday e vening workshop will be followed by an ID walk and review on Sunday mornin g\, April 26th from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m.\, also at the Wells Reserve.\n\nAn enthusiastic birder\, Doug set the Big Year record for Maine birds with 3 14 species in 2011. In his spare time\, he also runs the Maine-birds lists erv\, serves as Secretary of the Maine Bird Records Committee and is one o f Maine's eBird reviewers.\n\nSpace is limited and advance registration ( via this website) is required.  Fee of $10 is payable by cash or check a t the Friday evening workshop.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T203000 DTSTAMP:20150429T150137Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birds-birdsongs-and-mr-barry SUMMARY:Birds\, "Birdsongs" and Mr. Barry DESCRIPTION:William Edward Barry\, who lived from 1846 to 1932\, was a man of many interests. Among them were natural history and ornithology. Althou gh an amateur\, he kept careful notebooks with beautiful line drawings of the things he saw.  He also collected and stuffed bird specimens which he found around Kennebunk.  The Brick Store Museum has\, among its collecti ons\, cases of Barry's mounted birds\, many of which have never been exhib ited\, nor identified.  A current small exhibit of William Barry's work w ill be ending in early May.  As a closing celebration\, the Museum\, with the help of York County Audubon\, will have a public viewing of all of Ba rry's birds\, a quiz on bird identification\, and a concert by Monica Grab in called "Birdsongs."\n\n\n\nBefore Tuesday’s event\, Maine Audubon sta ff naturalist and York County Audubon Board member Doug Hitchcox will ID t he birds\, and then all you local bird watchers will have a chance to test your skills.  It can be tricky\, since some of the specimens are faded w ith time.  Cynthia Walker will give a brief talk about William Barry’s life and the Museum’s collection\, and then Monica Grabin will finish th e evening with “Birdsongs.” The concert is a look at songs we sing abo ut birds\, and some songs she has written which poke a little fun at our e fforts to get to know them better. It's entertaining\, and informational\, too.\n\nThis is the first time York County Audubon has partnered with the Brick Store Museum in an event\, and we’re delighted to be able to do s o. We hope you'll come join us!  Tickets are $8 per person\, or $4 for me mbers of the Museum or York County Audubon. LOCATION:Brick Store Museum program center\, 4 Dane St\, Kennebunk\, Maine\ , 04043\, United States GEO:43.38706089999999;-70.53739569999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4 Dane St\, Kennebunk\, Mai ne\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Brick Store Museum p rogram center:geo:43.38706089999999,-70.53739569999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150516T170000 DTSTAMP:20150423T204532Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/our-annual-birding-challenge SUMMARY:Our Annual Birding Challenge DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all!  You’re invited to join a team and part icipate in our fourteenth annual Birding Challenge.  We are looking for t eam members\, team captains\, and fundraisers.  In the past\, we’ve bee n supported by many generous individual and business donors.  It turn\, w e reinvest all the funds raised in environmental education\, conservation and research projects within York County.\n\nOur quest to find as many spe cies as possible will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday\, May 15th and end at 5 p. m. on Saturday\, May 16th\, followed by a compilation free pizza get-toget her.  While the compilation is held at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, th e counting can occur anywhere in York County.  You can join a team for al l or just part of the 24 hour period.  If you can’t join a team\, pleas e consider making a donation.\n\nLast year\, we tallied 159 species. We ho pe to find more this year with the help of your eyes and ears.  Please co nsider how you can join or help this important effort.  For more informat ion\, please contact Pat Moynahan at 710-6311 or Linda Eastman at 286-9586 .\n\n\n\n \;\n\nBlack-necked Stilt in Scarborough – Doug Hitchcox ph oto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T210000 DTSTAMP:20150411T214405Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/photography-through-a-positiv e-lens-with-steve-morello SUMMARY:Photography Through A Positive Lens with Steve Morello DESCRIPTION:May 19 2015\, - Photography Through A Positive Lens.  Steve Mo rello has been a professional nature photographer for over 30 years and ha s photographed for many prestigious publications including National Geogra phic\, The New York Times\, and World Wildlife Fund. Steve is a photo inst ructor for Lindblad / National Geographic Expeditions and teaches at the N ational Audubon Society’s Camp at Hog Island in Maine.  Come share his images from around the world and learn how having the right attitude about your photography is just as important as knowing about F-stops and shutte r speeds. Some of the topics you will explore are telling a story with you r images\, and making your images a reflection of your vision.  This prog ram is designed to give participants a new way of looking at photography.  It is geared to all levels of photographers whether you are a seasoned p hotographer or just a beginner.  The program will be held in the Mather A uditorium\n\n\n\n\n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T210000 DTSTAMP:20150531T160622Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/brief-annual-meeting-followed -by-birding-in-the-land-of-the-midnight-sun SUMMARY:(Brief!) Annual Meeting followed by Birding in the Land of the Midn ight Sun DESCRIPTION:June 16\, 2015\, -Brief annual meeting followed by: Birding in the Land of Midnight Sun.  Iceland abounds in natural splendor: Waterfall s and glaciers\, panoramic views and otherworldly landscapes. It is a land of Northern Lights and midnight sun. And it is the realm of one of the wo rld’s most charming and iconic birds: the Atlantic Puffin.\n\nDuring the summer months\, Iceland’s round-the-clock sunlight allows us to see a p anoply of birds which accompany the puffins in nesting frenzy. Come along with Shawn Carey\, one of New England's leading wildlife photographers\,  as he shares images and stories from his recent journey across Iceland. Along the way\, we’ll meet Black-tailed Godwits\, Arctic Terns\, Red-nec ked Phalaropes\, Razorbills\, and Black Guillemots.  We’ll visit fjords \, mountains\, grasslands\, and lava fields.  Join us as we explore the w ildlife and wonder of Iceland and discover why it’s a place no birder sh ould miss.\n\nThe Annual Meeting and Midnight Sun program will be held in the Mather Auditorium\n\n\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150801 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150803 DTSTAMP:20150628T194428Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/teddy-roosevelt-days-at-the-s eashore-trolley-museum SUMMARY:Teddy Roosevelt Days at the Seashore Trolley Museum DESCRIPTION:Did you know that TR was a dedicated birder?  Did you know tha t in 1914\, he visited Maine and rode in a rail car named the Narcissus\, which is now being restored at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkpor t?\n\nOn August 1st and 2nd\, a special weekend series of events will be e xploring and celebrating these two realms. York County Audubon is one of m any organizations that will be partnering with the Seashore Trolley Museum for this event.\n\nPlease check back soon for more details.  Preliminary information can be found here:  http://www.trolleymuseum.org/events/tedd yrooseveltday   and here:  http://narcissus1912.blogspot.com/\n\n\n\n&n bsp\; LOCATION:Seashore Trolley Museum\, 195 Log Cabin Rd\, Kennebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States GEO:43.406836;-70.48949370000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 Log Cabin Rd\, Kennebun kport\, ME\, 04046\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Seashore Tro lley Museum:geo:43.406836,-70.48949370000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T190000 DTSTAMP:20150810T144908Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/scott-weidensaul-is-coming-to -yca-and-bringing-shade-grown-coffee SUMMARY:Scott Weidensaul\, Bird Migration and Shade Grown Coffee. DESCRIPTION:  \n\nYork County Audubon and Freeport Wild Bird Supply welco me you to a free presentation by famed naturalist and author Scott Weidens aul. He will explore the wonder and mechanics of bird migration\, and the simple\, effective ways we can help save birds\, from what we plant in ou r gardens to what we pour into our morning cup of coffee. He'll also talk about his latest passion: educating others about the importance of shade-g rown coffee.  The event will feature free samplings of some of the finest shade grown coffee\, provided by Birds &\; Beans® "Bird Friendly" cof fee.\n\nScott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on nat ural history\, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind\, about bird migration\, and Of a Feather: A Brief History of American Birdi ng.  Copies of some of Scott's books will be available for purchase and s igning by the author.\n\nWeidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon m agazine and writes for a variety of other publications\; he lives in the m ountains of eastern Pennsylvania\, where he studies the migration of hawks \, owls and hummingbirds. Scott is a frequent visitor to Maine and is the Director of Ornithology\, and an instructor\, at Audubon’s Hog Island ca mp in Bremen\, Maine.\n\nThe program will be held at the Wells Reserve's A lheim Commons\, located at 100 Laudholm Farm Road\, which is the road that leads from Route 1 to the Reserve.  The doors will open at 4:30 for coff ee sampling.  The program will run from 5:15 till 6:00\, followed by Q&a mp\;A and additional coffee sampling.  AND ONE FINAL NOTE:  WHILE PRE-RE GISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED AND LAST MINUTE ATTENDEES ARE MORE THAN WELCOME \, WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH THIS WEBSITE TO HELP US GET A GOOD IDEA OF HOW MANY PEOPLE TO EXPECT.  THANKS!\n\nFMI:   http://www.scottweidensaul.com/    http://www.birdsandbeans.com/ LOCATION:Alheim Commons at the Wells Reserve\, 100 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells \, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.3409421;-70.56456830000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Alheim Common s at the Wells Reserve:geo:43.3409421,-70.56456830000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T190000 DTSTAMP:20150821T204455Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-trip-through-time-with-the- birds-of-lake-umbagog-september-15th SUMMARY:A Trip through Time with the Birds of Lake Umbagog - September 15th DESCRIPTION:A Trip through Time with the Birds of Lake Umbagog by biologist Bob Quinn of Merlin Enterprises Eco-tours.    See the dramatic scenery of this remote area as Bob discusses some fascinating changes in Umbagog ’s bird life over the last 140 years.  William Brewster\, the paragon o f 19th century field ornithologists\, description of Umbagog  “…like many a precious stone\, has beauty and charm due to the effectiveness of i ts perfect setting ….” is still fitting.  The program will include in formation on the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge and efforts to prot ect this dazzling northern lake and the surrounding forests.  This progra m is perfect for the wildlife enthusiast\, birders\, and anyone wanting to explore a little known corner of New England.  The program will be held in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at 7 p.m.  Pictured below:  Black-backed woodpecker\, Gray Jay and Lake Umbagog.\n\n                   \n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T143000 DTSTAMP:20160815T142331Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hawk-id-workshop-sept-22nd-on -mt-a SUMMARY:Hawk ID Workshop - Sept 22nd on Mt. A! (rain date: Sept 29th) DESCRIPTION:Late September is the time to be looking for migrating hawks!   YCA is collaborating with the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region to present a workshop on Tuesday\, September 22nd (with a rain date of Tuesda y\, September 29th) in the Learning Lodge atop beautiful Mount Agamenticus \, an excellent spot to see the Fall raptor migration. The workshop will r un from 10:00 a.m. till noon.  Then we'll eat our bag lunches and step ou tside and see what the winds bring in and if the Broad-wings are kettling. It should be an exciting day.\n\nThe workshop leader is Katrina Fenton\, a biologist and naturalist who has worked as a counter for raptor migratio n projects in Maine and New Hampshire.  She will teach us about hawk migr ation and identification\, as well as current ebird and hawk data.\n\nSpac e is limited and advance registration is required. There is a $10 registr ation fee\, payable at the door. Please register below. Please bring lunch and snacks.\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudub on.org WITH "HAWK WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT - OR CONSIDER JOINING US FO R OUR 9/29 HAWK WATCH EVENT\n\n    LOCATION:Mount Agamenticus\, Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York\, Maine\, United S tates GEO:43.205051;-70.640518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mount Agamenticus:geo: 43.205051,-70.640518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T130000 DTSTAMP:20150915T201339Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/eyes-like-a-hawk-a-collaborat ive-event-with-mount-agamenticus-conservation-program-mount-a-center-for-w ildlife-cfw-york-county-audubon-yca-sunday-sept-27th SUMMARY:Eyes Like a Hawk\, a collaborative event with Mount Agamenticus Con servation Program (Mount A)\, Center for Wildlife (CFW) & York County Audu bon (YCA) - Sunday\, Sept 27th DESCRIPTION:Join CFW\, YCA\, and Mount A for our popular raptor program to learn about different raptor species\, their long migrations and why Mount A is a popular Hawk Watch site. Outdoor guided flyway viewing follows.\n\ nProgram 10-11am in the Learning Lodge: CFW’s Emily Calhoun will present live raptor ambassadors and will have hands-on displays to provide helpfu l tips for spotting migrating birds this season and advice for how to keep them safe.\n\nEmily Calhoun is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Center for Wildlife. She is a certified ProjectWILD Growing Up Wild educa tor\, and in 2014 attended Audubon's Environmental Educator training at th e famed Hog Island. Emily also serves as a member of the “Gateway to Mai ne: Outside” Coalition\, Friends of Mount Agamenticus Advisory Group\, a nd is a Speaking for Wildlife volunteer with the UNH Cooperative Extension .\n\nOutdoor flyway viewing 11am-1pm: Katrina Felton\, sponsored by York C ounty Audubon will be on hand to help spot any migrating raptors\, offer t ips for identification\, and will have extra binoculars and spotting scope s to share.\n\nKatrina Felton is a seasonal biologist/interpretive natural ist based out of northern New England. She has worked as the official coun ter for three raptor migration projects\, covering spring migration in Mai ne and fall migration in New Hampshire. Katrina has also been trip leader for various birding groups\, a naturalist on a Windjammer\, and is a coord inator for New Hampshire's young birder's club\, The Harriers.  YCA is sp onsoring Katrina.\n\nOpen to all ages w/$7 suggested donation. Space is li mited for the indoor portion and advance registration is required. FMI or to register\, visit: www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org/news.htm. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mt. Agamenticus\, Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York\, Maine\, United Sta tes GEO:43.205051;-70.640518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt. Agamenticus:geo:43 .205051,-70.640518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T153000 DTSTAMP:20150922T205651Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/sparrow-workshop-with-louis-b evier-2 SUMMARY:SPARROW WORKSHOP with LOUIS BEVIER DESCRIPTION:        \n\nWant to learn more about the many sparrow spec ies that breed in and migrate through Maine? Want to know the difference b etween a sparrow and a finch? How can one bird be both a bunting and a spa rrow? Why are longspurs no longer sparrows? Often skulking\, elusive\, and confusingly similar\, sparrows can make any birder prefer fall wood-warbl ers. As part of this workshop\, you will learn how to find and observe spa rrows in their preferred habitat. We will learn through classroom and fiel d time useful foraging behaviors\, flight characteristics\, and vocalizati ons helpful for identification and appreciation of Maine’s sparrows. The workshop will feature some of the rare species that have turned up in Mai ne\, and some that might yet so you’ll be prepared! The marsh sparrows\, Le Conte’s versus Grasshopper\, who was Henslow\, and the tricky Spizel la are some of the featured sparrows.\n\nThis workshop will be led by well known (and well liked!) Maine birder Louis Bevier.  Since the 1960s\, bi rds have drawn him to explore most of North and South America\, leading to months at sea off Alaska and California\, backcountry surveys in the high Sierra\, plant and bird expeditions to several countries\, and many other adventures. He has worked as a tour guide for Field Guides\, as an editor for The Birds of North America series\, as Associate Editor for the journ al North American Birds\, and is past Chair of the Maine Bird Records Comm ittee.\n\nThe workshop will be held on Sunday\, October 18th at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.  We’ll meet at 8 a.m. and take a short walk. Then we’ll move to the Mather Auditorium for a talk on “all things sparrow. ” We’ll break for lunch (you’ll need to bring your own)\, after whic h we’ll head to Mile Rd. to try for Saltmarsh or Nelson’s Sparrows\, o r anything else\, at high tide\, and then continue on to Beach Plum Farm a nd possibly Ogunquit Beach.   At least that’s the plan!\n\nThis worksh op is proudly sponsored by York County Audubon.  The cost is $10/person\, payable by check or cash at the workshop.  But space is limited and adva nce reservations are required via this website!  Hope you can join us. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T190000 DTSTAMP:20150914T154751Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/an-evening-with-a-few-of-our- friends SUMMARY:An Evening with a Few of Our Friends - Tuesday\, October 20th DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, York County Audubon has worked with and sponso red a number of outstanding organizations.  As a special treat\, we’ll let these friends share their work with brief presentations\, which will i nclude:\n\nThe Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick focuses on wildlife reh abilitation\, treating over 1500 injured animals every year.   In this p rogram\, they will share “Hawk Eye\,” with a special winged guest.\n\n The Natural Resources Council of Maine has been working to protect Maine ’s environment for over 50 years. In this program\, Executive Director L isa Pohlman will discuss the proposed Northern Maine National Park and Rec reation Area.\n\nHog Island Audubon Camp.  Each year\, YCA sponsors a loc al educator to spend a week at this famed camp.  One of the recipients of this year’s June Ficker Hog Island Scholarship will present “Implemen ting Nature Lessons in Our Schools.”\n\nThe Stratton Island Audubon Sanc tuary in Saco Bay\, is a key nesting refuge for a variety of threatened se abirds\, and has the highest diversity of nesting waterbirds of any Maine island. Two hundred and forty species of birds have been seen on and aroun d the island.  We’ll get an update on this summer’s activities there. \n\nThis diversity will make for an interesting evening.  The program wil l be held in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve.  There's no char ge and all are welcome!\n\n           LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T201500 DTSTAMP:20150923T201722Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saw-whet-owls-and-veery-migra tion-with-patrick-keenan SUMMARY:Saw-whet Owls and Veery Migration with Patrick Keenan DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\nSaw-whet Owls and Veery Migration. Understanding the annual cycle and movements of species is critical for implementing ef fective conservation strategies.   Patrick Keenan\, Outreach Program Dir ector at the Biodiversity Research Institute in Portland\, will present a program about Saw-whet Owl monitoring at coastal and island sites in Maine \, and about some results of using low cost high tech geolocators to study where some of Maine's Veery population spends the winter\, and how that impacts conservation efforts for this beautiful Maine summer resident.\n\n York County Audubon programs are held in the Mather Auditorium at the Well s Reserve.  There’s no charge and all are welcome!  No reservations re quired.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160131T130000 DTSTAMP:20160124T172947Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-id-workshop-with-derek-l ovitch SUMMARY:Gull ID Workshop with Derek Lovitch DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "GULL WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\n[caption id="attachment_1031" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ring-Billed Gull by Marie Jordan\, Feb 201 0[/caption]\n\nThis two-part workshop\, on Saturday afternoon\, January 30 th and Sunday morning\, January 31st\, will get you started on unraveling the mysteries of gull identification.  Actually\, most gulls are not ver y difficult to tell apart\, though adult and juveniles of most species loo k very different. We’re going to give ourselves confidence with identify ing the easier plumage’s of our common species\, and then tackle the mor e challenging intermediate plumage’s and the less-common species.\n\nPar t I - Saturday\, Jan 30 will be indoors at the Mather Auditorium of the W ells Reserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells will be divided into two s ections (you need not be present for both):\n\n1:00 pm-2:30 pm – Beginni ng Gull Identification. Using Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll star t with the basics of gull identification\, such as feather topography and aging. We’ll then focus on our most common species: Ring-billed\, Herrin g\, Great Black-backed\, Laughing\, and Bonaparte’s Gulls.\n\n3:00 pm-4: 30 pm – Advanced Gull Identification. Now comfortable with the basics\, we’ll move on to the uncommon species: Lesser Black-backed\, Iceland\, G laucous\, and Black-legged Kittiwake. Next up will be the rarities: Little \, Black-headed\, and yes\, even Thayer’s. We’ll touch upon “Megas ” such as Mew\, Slaty-backed\, and Sabine’s\, and we’ll discuss hybr ids. Finally\, we’ll apply what we have learned to tackle and understand some identification quandaries\, such as the famous “Westbrook Gull” before we finish up with some photo quizzes to test our new-found knowledg e.\n\nPart II:  Field Workshop: Sunday\, Jan 31 (8:00am – 12:00pm) will meet in Portland.\n\nWe’ll meet in Portland (Back Cove parking lot on P reble Street Ext\, opposite the Hannaford’s) to carpool around the area to apply what we have learned. We’ll spend some time with our most commo n species: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Great Black-backed\, and then seek out Iceland and Glaucous\, and perhaps we’ll find something even better! \n\nWe hope that you will join Derek for this workshop to foster appreciat ion for this fascinating group of birds.\n\nYork County Audubon is sponsor ing this Workshop. We are asking for a $10 fee to participate\, payable by cash or check at the Saturday session. Space is limited. Please register by signing up on this website. Weather dates or Workshop updates will be p osted on the York County Audubon website and Derek’s Web Page (freeportw ildbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp).\n\nLink to sign-up and more in formation:\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-workshop-with-der ek-lovitch-2\n\nAnd for a review of our inaugural 2014 workshop\, check ou t Derek's blog\, here:\nhttp://mebirdingfieldnotes.wordpress.com/2014/02/1 0/gull-identification-workshop-wrap-up/ CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T140000 DTSTAMP:20160120T150902Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day-2 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day DESCRIPTION:wells national estuarine research reserve\n\nWinter Wildlife Da y &\; Snow Day\n\nThursday\, February 18\, 2016\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\ n\n\n\nThe Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audubon t eam up once again to celebrate the wildlife of southern Maine! Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, and cr itter crafts in the morning\, and then head outdoors in the afternoon for Snow Day!\n\n\nWinter Wildlife Day\n10-11  Center for Wildlife presentati on\n\n11-12  Tracking Walk or Craft Time\nSnow Day\n12-2  Family friendl y snow sports and plenty of hot cocoa.\nWhat if…\nIf we need to postpone due to weather\, we'll aim to hold the event on Friday\, February 19.\n\n \n\n\n\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160315T201500 DTSTAMP:20160128T170426Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/life-lessons-from-the-life-of -john-james-audubon SUMMARY:Life Lessons from the Life of John James Audubon DESCRIPTION:Share an evening with Mark Jones\, Sr. V.P. and Director Retail Lending at Saco &\; Biddeford Savings and lifelong outdoorsman/photogr apher as he shares his photography of our stunning natural surroundings an d offers thoughts on four often overlooked steps to making a bigger impact on what is most important to you.\n\n\n\nJohn James Audubon painted by Jo hn Syme\, 1826 LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160318T210000 DTSTAMP:20160318T022031Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/spectacular-film-the-messenge r SUMMARY:New film on Song Birds: "The Messenger" DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon is pleased to co-sponsor with the Sierra Cl ub a showing of this important new film.   Su Rynard’s documentary T HE MESSENGER explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the nort hern reaches of the Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat in Turkey to the streets of New York\, THE MESSENGER brings us face-to-face with a rem arkable variety of human-made perils that have devastated thrushes\, warbl ers\, orioles\, tanagers\, grosbeaks and many other airborne music-makers. You can view the trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjQtRr4C Kcc\nThe event is part of the Sierra Club's monthly film series at the Uni tarian Church in Kennebunk.  Refreshments and social time start at 6:30\,  with the film starting promptly at 7.  Brief comments and a Q+A will fo llow.\n LOCATION:First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church\, 114 Main St\, Kennebu nk\, ME\, 04043\, United States GEO:43.387803;-70.53778399999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Main St\, Kennebunk\, M E\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=First Parish Unitaria n Universalist Church:geo:43.387803,-70.53778399999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T120000 DTSTAMP:20160319T161545Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/earth-day-bird-walk-and-celeb ration SUMMARY:Earth Day Bird Walk and Celebration DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon is pleased to be working with the Wells Res erve to celebrate Earth Day.  YCA Board Member Pat Moynahan will lead a B ird Walk at 8:30 a.m.  Many other activities are planned from 8:30 till n oon.  Please check the Wells Reserve website here FMI:  Earth Day at the Wells Reserve\n\n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T201500 DTSTAMP:20160403T192232Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/why-do-we-need-carnivores-any way SUMMARY:Why do We Need Carnivores Anyway? DESCRIPTION:Geri Vistein is a conservation biologist whose work focuses on Maine carnivores and our relationship with them.  She is a terrific speak er whose informative program will better educate us on the role carnivores play in our ecosystem and help us become more knowledgeable about their e cology.  You will discover connections that will leave you in awe.  We s hould take away with a better understanding of the value of carnivores in the Maine landscape and gain in our ability to practice coexistence skills .\n\nFMI:  http://www.coyotelivesinmaine.com/coyote/meet-the-scientist/\n \n[Please note: our program meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of t he month\, but this one is on the fourth Tuesday!]\n\n \;\n\n LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T150000 DTSTAMP:20160506T123032Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/warbler-workshop-with-doug-hi tchcox-3 SUMMARY:Warbler Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nJust in time for their s pring arrival\, Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox will hold a workshop to teach you various techniques for identifying the gems of ou r forest: warblers. We will look at the diversity of the family\, keys for identifying each species\, and even spend time learning the songs and aud itory cues to take your birding tothe next level.  The workshop will be h eld at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust on Saturday\, May 7th.  We'll meet at KCT at 6:30 am for an early morning bird walk\, followed by the w orkshop itself.  A second walk will follow after lunch (please bring your lunch).\n\n\n\nAn enthusiastic birder\, Doug set the Big Year record for Maine birds with 314 species in 2011. In his spare time\, he also runs the Maine-birds listserv\, serves on the Maine Bird Records Committee and is one of Maine’s eBird reviewers.\n\nSpace is limited and advance registr ation (via this website) is required.  Fee of $10 is payable by cash or c heck at the workshop. LOCATION:Kennebunkport Conservation Trust\, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kennebun kport\, ME\, 04046\, United States GEO:43.4044031;-70.45461490000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kenn ebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kennebun kport Conservation Trust:geo:43.4044031,-70.45461490000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160514 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160515 DTSTAMP:20160404T205050Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/global-big-day SUMMARY:Global Big Day DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon joins the Global Big Day – And so can you !\n\nFor years\, YCA has held an annual Birding Challenge in mid-May. It ’s been a fund-raiser for our wildlife protection efforts and a day for birders to join together and have fun.  This year\, we’re changing thin gs up a bit\, by joining with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in a citizen- science project called “The Global Big Day 2016.”  The idea is simple : people all over the world will go birding on May 14\, 2016\, and record what they see.  Then they’ll enter that data into eBird\, where it will give a global image of bird populations and locations. There’s no requi rement as to when\, where\, or how long during that day that one looks for birds.\n\n     \n\nEagle with Common Terns by Marie Jordan                     American Oystercatcher by Ken Janes\n\nYCA is always ho ping to increase awareness of the fantastic birding opportunities in York County\, so we’re adding an additional focus to our Big Day.  Following suggestions by Louis Bevier and Nathan Hall\, we’re going to limit our efforts to York County\, and are challenging birders in Cumberland County to discover which county can log the most species that day. On last year ’s first Global Big Day\, York County recorded 145 species\, slightly ah ead of Cumberland County’s 139. One more special feature of the YCA coun t is the participation of the Hard Core Birders\, a group of Middle School of the Kennebunks students\, organized by Nathan Hall.  We especially ho pe that many young people will join us on our Big Day.\n\nYou are invited to join a team\, or to go out on your own\; to start before dawn and go al l day\, or simply spend an hour or two in your backyard.  Whatever suits you suits the Global Big Day.  The count day runs for 24 hours starting a t 12:00 a.m. on the 14th.  Birders from all over the world will join in t he effort\, and you can follow the progress of the Big Day on the Cornell Lab’s Global Big Day 2016 website: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/global bigday/.   The Cornell Lab website also has great information on how to get started with eBird\, how to use it in the field\, and how to record yo ur sightings. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with it before th e Big Day.\n\nAlthough we encourage everyone to give eBird a try\, if you are unable to submit your list for any reason\, YCA members will be happy to submit it for you. However\, please note where and when you were birdin g\, so that your list can be logged correctly.  More information on this will be available on our website\, yorkcountyaudubon.org\, and on our Face book page.\n\nThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology began the Global Big Day in 2 015\, when people from over 100 countries participated\, logging over 6\,0 00 species of birds! The hope is that this year will be even bigger. Your participation is a real contribution\, and birding in York County in mid-M ay is a pleasure not to be missed. If you’d like to join a team of birde rs\, or for more information\, contact us through our website or Facebook page\, or call Monica Grabin at 985-3342. All levels of experience and all ages are welcome.\n\nThere is no donation requirement to participate\, al though they are always very welcome.  All donations help us fulfill our m ission to educate the public and preserve our irreplaceable natural world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T201500 DTSTAMP:20160226T200534Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-photography-insights-and -inspiration-with-michael-milicia SUMMARY:Bird Photography: Insights and Inspiration - with Michael Milicia DESCRIPTION:Michael Milicia is a gifted photographer and teacher.  He will present a selection of bird images along with understandable commentary i ntended to inform\, entertain and inspire. This program will be of intere st to both general audiences and photographers of all abilities.  Using e xample photos\, Mike will demonstrate the importance of things like head a ngle\, catch lights\, in-camera composition\, knowing your subject\, and b eing proactive in the field.  \n\nThere will also be a review of a few ke y camera settings that enable Mike to be more productive and get better re sults in the field along with a brief discussion of his in-field workflow and his general approach to setting exposure in various situations.  The goal is to provide some insight into the many different components that mu st come together to create a compelling bird photograph. FMI: www.michael miliciaphotography.com              \n\n   LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T093000 DTSTAMP:20160319T160302Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/first-saturday-morning-summer -bird-walk SUMMARY:First Saturday Morning Summer Bird Walk at Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day this summer starting June 11th\, 2016 for a guided bird walk around th e Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them\; if not\, you can borrow some. These walks are free and ope n to the public.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and reservation s not required.  The additional dates are 6/25\, 7/9 and 7/23\, 8/6 and 8 /20.  Walks typically last about 2 hours. The photo below shows a male E astern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\n\ n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T201500 DTSTAMP:20160520T141703Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/brief-annual-meeting-followed -by-learning-deep-bird-language-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Learning Deep Bird Language with Dan Gardoqui (Preceded by brief An nual Meeting) DESCRIPTION:Birding can be whole lot more than feeding\, watching\, photogr aphing\, keeping life lists\, or chasing rarities.  It can also involve k nowing what birds are saying. Deep Bird Language requires slowing down and truly listening to the birds.  Dan says “It's more about quality than quantity.” For the vast majority of human existence\, this was a skill w e could not afford to ignore.  Once critical to our survival it is now\, nearly gone.  Local tracker\, naturalist\, and birder Dan Gardoqui will give us a peek into the world of Deep Bird Language including tips on how to "re-awaken" this hardwired skill set of awareness.\n\nDan is co-founder and Executive Director of White Pine Programs.  He lives in the Agament icus region\, and has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\ , bird language &\; mentoring since 1990. Dan has a M.S. in Natural R esources\, is a Certified Wilderness First Responder\, Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, &\; served as Science Faculty at Gr anite State College for over a decade. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book “What the Robin Knows.”   FMI:  http://www.whitepinep rograms.org/ LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T190000 DTSTAMP:20160404T211654Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/douglas-tallamy-is-coming-to- maine SUMMARY:Douglas Tallamy is coming to Maine! DESCRIPTION:“Incredible!” “Life-changing!” “Fascinating and impor tant!”  These are some of the comments heard from people who have atten ded presentations by Doug Tallamy. And now we all can hear him speak at th e beautiful Ogunquit Playhouse on Monday\, June 27\, at 7 p.m.  Doors ope n at 6:30.  Suggested donation $5.\n\nTallamy’s talk is entitled:  Reb uilding Nature’s Relationships at Home. He will take us on an in-depth j ourney into how native plants sustain the local food web\, and what we can do to make our landscapes into living ecosystems once again. Specialized relationships between animals and plants are the norm in nature rather tha n the exception. It is specialized relationships that provide our birds wi th insects and berries\, that disperse our bloodroot seeds\, that pollinat e our goldenrod\, and so on.  Plants that evolved in concert with local a nimals provide for their needs better than plants that evolved elsewhere.   You will come away motivated to become part of the solution by planting native plants and gardening for wildlife!\n\n      \n\n“…Douglas Tallamy presents a powerful and compelling illustration of how the choice s we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards\, towns and on our planet.”  -William Cullina\, Executive Directo r\, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden\n\nDoug Tallamy’s groundbreaking boo k Bringing Nature Home was awarded the Silver Medal by the Garden Writers ’ Association\, and he recently co-authored The Living Landscape with Ri ck Darke.  Doug is a Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Biology at the University of Delaware\, where he has taught for 34 years.\n\nSponsors: Og unquit Marginal Way Committee\, Great Works Regional Land Trust\, Marginal Way Preservation Fund\, Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiativ e\, Ogunquit Conservation Commission\, Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, York Co unty Audubon\, York County Master Gardener Association\, York Land Trust a nd the Ogunquit Playhouse. LOCATION:Ogunquit Playhouse\, 10 Main St\, Ogunquit\, Maine\, 03907\, Unite d States GEO:43.239288;-70.600464 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10 Main St\, Ogunquit\, Mai ne\, 03907\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ogunquit Playhouse:g eo:43.239288,-70.600464 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T150000 DTSTAMP:20160727T135106Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/shorebird-workshop-with-louis -bevier SUMMARY:Shorebird Workshop with Louis Bevier DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nYork County Audubon cont inues our Workshop series by offering a Shorebird Identification Workshop presented by noted Maine Birder\, Louis Bevier. Shorebirds herald the chan ging seasons by staging and feeding in mixed flocks on our beaches and res ting on historical roosting area.  Fortunes Rock Beach and Hills Beach ar e two of these noted areas. Louis will discuss the beautiful plumage varia tion of these long-distance migrant flocks.  We will begin to identify sp ecific species within the flocks by size\, shape and feeding strategy. Lou is will also identify species migratory travel dates from ebird data. Soun ds of individual species will also be discussed and listened for on our be ach walks.\n\nThis workshop will be led by well known Maine birder Louis B evier.  Since the 1960’s\, birds have drawn him to explore most of Nort h and South America\, leading to months at sea off Alaska and California\, backcountry surveys in the high Sierra\, plant and bird expeditions to se veral countries\, and many other adventures.  He has worked as a tour gui de for Field Guides\, as an editor for The Birds of North America series\, as Associate Editor for the journal North American Birds\, and serves on the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n\nThe workshop will be held at the Univ ersity of New England (room and parking area to be announced) on Saturday\ , July 30\, 2016 with a rain date of Sunday\, July 31st. We will meet at t he UNE parking area at 8:00 a.m.\, carpool to Fortunes Rocks for our first beach walk\, and return to UNE for Louis’ presentation at 10:00. A seco nd walk will follow at Hills Beach. Beach shoes are appropriate although w e should not get wet as High Tide is 8:40.  Please bring your lunch.\n\nT his workshop is proudly sponsored by York County Audubon.  The cost is $1 0/person\, payable by check or cash at the workshop.  But space is limite d and advance reservations are required via the yorkcountyaudubon.org webs ite. Hope you can join us.\n\n   \n\nAmerican Oystercatcher - photo by K en Janes. Common Tern with fish - photo by Marie Jordan.\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\; LOCATION:University of New England\, Hills Beach Road\, Biddeford\, Maine\, United States GEO:43.454952;-70.373177 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hills Beach Road\, Biddefor d\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=University of New Eng land:geo:43.454952,-70.373177 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T203000 DTSTAMP:20160805T230736Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/myths-and-truths-about-bats-b at-conservation-and-biology SUMMARY:Myths and Truths about Bats - Bat Conservation and Biology DESCRIPTION:\n\nThere are more than 1\,300 known species of bats\, comprisi ng nearly a quarter of all mammal species on earth.  These unique creatur es are at the center of some of today’s most pressing ecological issues\ , yet are still held in fear by some\, and misunderstood by many. Old wive s’ tales and folklore\, such as that bats suck blood\, get into your hai r\, or they are blind\, are in need of an update.  Our September program:  Myths and Truths about Bats - Bat Conservation and Biology presented b y David Bates.\n\n\n\nDavid Yates is the Mammal Program Director at the Bi odiversity Research Institute in Portland.  Since its inception\, David Y ates has been a wildlife biologist at BRI\, doing research on our bats and other mammals.  He will share his extensive knowledge of bats’ role in the ecosystem\, their habits\, and the latest science about their health and future\, as well as answer all your bat-ty questions.  Join York Coun ty Audubon in learning about these fascinating and important members of ou r wildlife community.\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T140000 DTSTAMP:20160919T202556Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hawk-id-workshop-sunday-sept- 25th-on-mt-a-rain-date-sept-26th SUMMARY:Hawk ID Workshop - Sunday\, Sept 25th on Mt. A! (rain date: Sept 26th) DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, BUT THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIK E TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcoun tyaudubon.org WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nLate Septemb er is the time to be looking for migrating hawks!   YCA is collaborating with the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region to present a workshop on Su nday\, September 25th (with a rain date of Monday\, September 26th) in the Learning Lodge atop beautiful Mount Agamenticus\, an excellent spot to se e the Fall raptor migration. The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. till 11.  Then we'll eat our bag lunches and step outside and see what the winds bring in and if the Broad-wings are kettling. It should be an exciting day .\n\nThe workshop leader is Katrina Fenton\, a biologist and naturalist wh o has worked as a counter for raptor migration projects in Maine and New H ampshire.  She will teach us about hawk migration and identification\, as well as current ebird and hawk data.\n\nSpace is limited and advance regi stration is required. There is a $10 registration fee\, payable at the do or. Please register below. Please bring lunch and snacks\, as well as bino culars and a scope if you have one.\n\n   CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mt. Agamenticus\, Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York\, Maine\, United Sta tes GEO:43.205051;-70.640518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt. Agamenticus:geo:43 .205051,-70.640518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T203000 DTSTAMP:20160811T184156Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/lake-baikal-beautiful-birds-b ad-beer-and-buddhist-babushkas-with-lena-moser SUMMARY:Lake Baikal—Beautiful Birds\, Bad Beer\, and Buddhist Babushkas - with Lena Moser DESCRIPTION:Lake Baikal\, also called the “pearl of Siberia\,” is a tru ly astonishing place.  It is Earth’s deepest lake\, holding a fifth of the world’s fresh water.  At 25-30 million years old\, it is also one o f the most ancient geographical features on the planet.  Perhaps this is why the lake’s water alone is home to 1\,500 plant and animal species\, 80% of which are found nowhere else on Earth!\n\nDiverse habitats around L ake Baikal—from expansive shorelines and mountain ranges to taiga forest s and steppe meadows—attract numerous birds.  Some sought-after species include Siberian Blue Robin\, Daurian Jackdaw\, Amur Falcon\, Siberian Th rush\, Booted Eagle\, and the endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting and Swan Goose.  Mammals such as Long-tailed Ground Squirrel\, Siberian Chipmunk\, and the endemic Baikal Seal are also a treat to see.  And\, of course\, no trip to Siberia is complete without its human highlights\, as culture\, cuisine\, and comedy weave themselves into a rich tapestry of local tradi tion.\n\nThis July\, YCA board member Lena Moser co-led a birding tour to Lake Baikal with Wildside Nature Tours.  Join Lena for an entertaining ev ening of photographs and stories as she recounts her journey to the remark able region.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T203000 DTSTAMP:20160824T151511Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-outlook-in-augusta-a-legi slative-update-with-jennifer-gray SUMMARY:The Outlook in Augusta: a Legislative Update with Jennifer Burns Gr ay DESCRIPTION:What will be happening in the Maine Legislature after the Novem ber election?  How will environmental concerns fare in Augusta next year?   What’s the outlook for advancing solar and other alternative energy s ources in Maine\, and for protecting Maine’s forests\, waterways and wil dlife?\n\nJennifer Burns Gray has been Maine Audubon’s staff attorney an d advocate since 1997 where she has served on an assortment of commissions and committees.  She has been extensively involved in the legislative pr ocess.  She will talk about the upcoming 128th Maine Legislative session and what's likely to be high on Maine Audubon's priority list of issues.\n \nJenn holds a B.A. from Trinity College in CT\, where she majored in Poli tical Science with a concentration in American Government. She received he r J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1996.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161219T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161219T170000 DTSTAMP:20161102T203551Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/southern-york-county-christma s-bird-count SUMMARY:Southern York County Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Monday\, December 19th\, we'll be doing our Southern York County CBC.   For additional information\, go to the full description here:  http: //www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1590\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170102T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170102T170000 DTSTAMP:20161102T203737Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/biddefordkennebunkport-christ mas-bird-count SUMMARY:Biddeford/Kennebunkport Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Monday\, January 2nd\, we'll be doing our Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC .   For additional information\, go to the full description here: http:/ /www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1590 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T163000 DTSTAMP:20180111T210021Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-id-workshop-with-derek-l ovitch-jan-28-29 SUMMARY:Gull ID Workshop with Derek Lovitch - Jan 28-29\, 2017 DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nThis two-part workshop\, on Saturday afternoon\, Jan 28th and Sunday morning\, Jan 29th\, will get you started on unraveling the mysteries of gull identification. Actually\ , most gulls are not very difficult to tell apart\, though adult and juven iles of most species look very different. We’re going to give ourselves confidence with identifying the easier plumage’s of our common species\, and then tackle the more challenging intermediate plumage’s and the les s-common species.  (Please note that this workshop was originally planned for Jan 21st-22nd\, but has been changed to the 28th/29th.)\n\n\nRing-bil led Gull in flight. Photo by Marie Jordan\n\nPart I of the Workshop on Sat urday January 28th will be indoors at the Mather Auditorium of the Wells R eserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells will be divided into two section s (you need not be present for both):\n\n1:00 pm-2:30 pm – Beginning Gul l Identification. Using Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll start with the basics of gull identification\, such as feather topography and aging. We’ll then focus on our most common species: Ring-billed\, Herring\, Gr eat Black-backed\, Laughing\, and Bonaparte’s Gulls.\n\n3:00 pm-4:30 pm – Advanced Gull Identification. Now comfortable with the basics\, we’l l move on to the uncommon species: Lesser Black-backed\, Iceland\, Glaucou s\, and Black-legged Kittiwake. Next up will be the rarities: Little\, Bla ck-headed\, and yes\, even Thayer’s. We’ll touch upon “Megas” such as Mew\, Slaty-backed\, and Sabine’s\, and we’ll discuss hybrids. Fin ally\, we’ll apply what we have learned to tackle and understand some id entification quandaries\, such as the famous “Westbrook Gull” before w e finish up with some photo quizzes to test our new-found knowledge.\n\nPa rt II: Sunday\, January 29th (8:00am – 12:00pm):\n\nWe’ll meet in Port land (Back Cove parking lot on Preble Street Ext\, opposite the Hannaford ’s) to carpool around the area to apply what we have learned. We’ll sp end some time with our most common species: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Gr eat Black-backed\, and then seek out Iceland and Glaucous\, and perhaps we ’ll find something even better!\n\nWe hope that you will join Derek for this workshop to foster appreciation for this fascinating group of birds. Derek (with his wife Jeannette) owns and operates Wild Bird Supply in Free port. He’s the author of “How to Be a Better Birder” and is well res pected as one of the premiere birders in Maine and beyond.\n\nYork County Audubon is sponsoring this Workshop. We are asking for a $10.00 fee to par ticipate\, payable by cash or check at the Saturday session. Space is limi ted. Please register by signing up on this website. Weather dates or Work shop updates will be posted on the York County Audubon website and Derek ’s Web Page (freeportwildbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp). CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T140000 DTSTAMP:20161209T153606Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day-snow-day SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day & Snow Day DESCRIPTION:The Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audub on team up once again to celebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine! Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, st orybook reading\, and critter crafts in the morning.\n\n\nWinter Wildlife Day\n\n 10-11  Center for Wildlife presentation\n 11-12  Tracking walk \, storybook reading of A Porcupine's Promenade with local author Lyn Smit h\, and craft time\n\nAnd in the afternoon...\nSnow Day\n\n 12-2    Co me on up for a free and open day of snowshoeing\, cross-country skiing\, a nd sledding across hill and dale and 7 miles of trails. It’s snowy fun f or the whole family in wintry coastal Maine\, with snowman making\, hot co coa\, and a bonfire for warming up.\n LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T000000 DTSTAMP:20170114T201447Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hog-island-scholarship-applic ation-deadline SUMMARY:Hog Island Scholarship Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:    \n\nHog Island on midcoast Maine\n\nYCAS will again be a warding a scholarship for the Educator’s Week program in mid-July on fa med Hog Island. Check the Scholarship Programs link under the Community In volvement heading above for more information.  The application deadline i s March 15th. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T203000 DTSTAMP:20161209T151728Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saving-the-purple-martin-with -dennis-skillman SUMMARY:Saving the Purple Martin - with Dennis Skillman DESCRIPTION:Purple Martins are beloved birds.   They're known as harbinge rs of spring\, arriving in Maine in mid-April as a most welcome sign of th e changing seasons.  They are aerial acrobats known for their great speed and agility in flight\, and when approaching their housing\, they will di ve from the sky at great speeds with their wings tucked.   But their num bers have been dramatically reduced as European Starlings and House Sparro ws have successfully competed with them for nesting cavities.  Throughout the Eastern United States\, many people have been working to support and strengthen their nesting colonies.\n\nIn 2013\, Purple Martins were discov ered nesting in a small birdhouse in a Hampton\, New Hampshire marsh. The following year\, a group of Audubon volunteers placed a gourd rack on town land nearby.  Since then\, that Martin colony has grown and now serves a s a model for York County Audubon to emulate.  Dennis Skillman is a membe r of Seacoast/New Hampshire Audubon\, and has been at the center of their work to expand the colony there. On Tuesday\, March 21st\, York County Aud ubon will be delighted to host his program on the success they’ve had\, which has yielded a colony filled to capacity with over 40 young fledged.  The program will be at 7 p.m. in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Rese rve at Laudholm.  Please join us.  York County Audubon programs are free and open to all.\n\nPurple Martins only nest in colonies\, and are notori ously finicky about their choice of sites.  A colony on private property in Kennebunk is the only one in Southern Maine.  It's extremely difficult to establish a new colony\, but with the right steps\, it has been possib le to enrich existing ones.  York County Audubon has been working with th e Kennebunk Land Trust and the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge to identify p otential local enrichment sites\, and with New Hampshire Audubon and the P urple Martin Conservation Association to confirm best practices.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T203000 DTSTAMP:20170323T132909Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/ducks-geese-egrets-herons-sho rebirds-and-other-tidal-marsh-birds SUMMARY:Using Birds to Predict the Future of Tidal Marshes - with Brian Ols en DESCRIPTION:At the University of Maine\, Dr. Olsen’s research program exp lores how animals\, particularly birds\, respond to environmental change.\ n\nTidal marshes blur the transition between land and ocean across great s waths of the Atlantic seaboard of North America.  These estuarine systems act as the nurseries for our fisheries and provide protection from storm surges for our towns and cities.  As an ecosystem with a mix of terrestri al and aquatic characteristics\, however\, they are also inhabited by spec ies with unique adaptations for survival.\n\nSea-level rise is already cha llenging these adaptations\, and the outcome for these species\, the ecosy stem as a whole\, and the services they supply our society remains unclear .  This presentation discusses the state of tidal marsh bird populations in the Northeast US\, with an eye toward what that can tell us about how o ur marshes are weathering the rising waters.\n\n \;\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T120000 DTSTAMP:20170420T193107Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-earth-day-celebration-an d-bird-walk SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration and Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, BIRD WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!\n\nYCA is joi ning with the Wells Reserve to celebrate Earth Day on Friday\, April 21st.  We'll be leading a bird walk starting at 8 am\, and anyone's welcome to join us\, whether you're an experienced birder\, a novice or anything in between.  Here's the full description of the event:\n\nJoin us to celebra te beautiful planet Earth! This event is family friendly\, fun\, and free! \n\n Bird Walk (8-10am): Join York County Audubon for a bird walk!\n Ear th Jams Concert\, featuring Matt Loosigian (10-11am): Fun musical tribute to Mother Earth for young children and their caregivers. Matt Loosigian cr eates an instant choir with sing-along folk classics and funny original tu nes about the Earth. It's more than a concert: it's an experience!\n Eart hy Crafts\, Games\, &\; Learning (10am-12pm): Make an earthy craft\, ha ve your face painted\, plant a seed to take home\, and play earth-themed a ctive games outside! Engage in activities about wildlife\, plants\, marine debris\, art\, and renewable energy with York County Audubon\, Center for Wildlife\, NOAA\, Maine Green Power\, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Ref uge\, and University of Maine Extension Master Gardener volunteers!\n Nat ure Walk (11am-12pm): Join a guided walk along the Reserve's trails and ma ke discoveries along the way!\n Laudholm Beach Clean-up (11:30am-12:30pm) : Walk the half-mile down to the beach with us and help to pick up cigaret te butts\, plastic\, fishing gear\, and other litter on the beach. Be an e arth steward!\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T000000 DTSTAMP:20170323T140914Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/global-big-day-2 SUMMARY:Global Big Day DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon joins the Global Big Day – And so can you !\n\nFor years\, YCA has held an annual Birding Challenge in mid-May. It ’s been a fund-raiser for our wildlife protection efforts and a day for birders to join together and have fun.  But starting last year\, we chang ed things up a bit\, joining with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in a citi zen-science project called “The Global Big Day.”  The idea is simple: people all over the world will go birding on May 13\, 2017\, and record w hat they see.  Then they’ll enter that data into eBird\, where it will give a global image of bird populations and locations. There’s no requir ement as to when\, where\, or how long during that day that one looks for birds.\n\n     \n\nEagle with Common Terns by Marie Jordan                     American Oystercatcher by Ken Janes\n\nYCA is always hop ing to increase awareness of the fantastic birding opportunities in York C ounty\, so we’re adding an additional focus to our Big Day.  We’re go ing to limit our efforts to York County.  In 2015\, 145 species were reco rded in York County on the Big Day\, and last year\, the total rose to 176 .\n\nYou are invited to join a team\, or to go out on your own\; to start before dawn and go all day\, or simply spend an hour or two in your backya rd.  Whatever suits you suits the Global Big Day.  The count day runs fo r 24 hours starting Friday at midnight.  Birders from all over the world will join in the effort\, and you can follow the progress of the Big Day o n the Cornell Lab’s Global Big Day website: http://ebird.org/content/ebi rd/globalbigday/.   The Cornell Lab website also has great information o n how to get started with eBird\, how to use it in the field\, and how to record your sightings. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with it before the Big Day.\n\nAlthough we encourage everyone to give eBird a try\ , if you are unable to submit your list for any reason\, YCA members will be happy to submit it for you. However\, please note where and when you we re birding\, so that your list can be logged correctly.\n\nThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology began the Global Big Day in 2015\, when people from over 1 00 countries participated\, logging over 6\,000 species of birds! The hope is that each year will be even bigger. Your participation is a real contr ibution\, and birding in York County in mid-May is a pleasure not to be mi ssed. If you’d like to join a team of birders\, or for more information\ , contact us through our website or Facebook page\, or call Monica Grabin at 985-3342. All levels of experience and all ages are welcome.\n\nThere i s no donation requirement to participate\, although they are always very w elcome.  All donations help us fulfill our mission to educate the public and preserve our irreplaceable natural world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T150000 DTSTAMP:20170328T203338Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/warbler-workshop-with-doug-hi tchcox-4 SUMMARY:Warbler Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:Just in time for their spring arrival\, Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox will hold a workshop to teach you various techni ques for identifying the gems of our forest: warblers. We will look at the diversity of the family\, keys for identifying each species\, and even sp end time learning the songs and auditory cues to take your birding tothe n ext level.  The workshop will be held at the Kennebunkport Conservation T rust on Saturday\, May 13th.  We'll meet at KCT at 6:30 am for an early m orning bird walk\, followed by the workshop itself.  A second walk will f ollow after lunch (please bring your lunch).\n\n  \n\nAn enthusiastic bi rder\, Doug set the Big Year record for Maine birds with 314 species in 20 11. In his spare time\, he also runs the Maine-birds listserv\, serves on  the Maine Bird Records Committee and is one of Maine’s eBird reviewers .   (Photo of Doug by M. Kathleen Kelly)\n\nAdvance registration (via thi s website) is required.  Fee of $10 is payable by cash or check at the wo rkshop. LOCATION:Kennebunkport Conservation Trust\, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kennebun kport\, ME\, 04046\, United States GEO:43.404404;-70.454613 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kenn ebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kennebun kport Conservation Trust:geo:43.404404,-70.454613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T203000 DTSTAMP:20161209T194654Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/from-the-arctic-to-brazil-by- way-of-the-coast-of-maine-the-semipalmated-sandpipers-journey-with-shiloh- schulte SUMMARY:From the Arctic to Brazil By Way of the Coast of Maine: The Semipal mated Sandpiper’s Journey - with Shiloh Schulte DESCRIPTION:Shorebirds are showing the most dramatic declines of any group of birds. Species that undertake hemispheric migrations rely on specific h abitats and food sources to survive\, but these resources are increasingly under threat from human disturbance\, habitat loss and degradation\, over -harvesting\, increasing predation\, and climate change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYork County Audubon has notched up its involvement with our shorebirds. We hav e paid for Piping Plover monitors who help educate the public at our beach es.  Some YCA members are participating in shorebird surveys. We have put on Piping Plover workshops with children in local schools and day camps\, have run multiple shorebird focused field trips\, and put on a shorebird workshop for birders.\n\n\n\nKennebunk resident Dr. Shiloh Schulte has bee n on the forefront of the Manomet Shorebird Recovery Program. He has worke d extensively with the American Oystercatcher\, a distinctive shorebird wh ich has become the poster child for conservation success. However\, the Sh orebird Recovery Program is not stopping with the American Oystercatcher.\ n\nDr. Schulte will address work with shorebirds we see more commonly on o ur beach walks. Semipalmated Sandpipers were once the most widespread and abundant shorebird in the Western Hemisphere. In recent decades their numb ers have declined sharply\, particularly in the Eastern US and Canada. Dr. Schulte will discuss recent research into why they are declining and how we can help. Can we develop better strategies to protect this declining sp ecies? Education is an important step. By attending this program you can b e informed on the latest and help spread the word.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T203000 DTSTAMP:20161209T195003Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/lost-among-the-birds-with-nei l-hayward SUMMARY:Lost Among the Birds - with Neil Hayward DESCRIPTION:Boston birder Neil Hayward was having a mid-life crisis. So wha t did he do? He went birding. This temporary insanity resulted in almost 2 50\,000 miles of travel\, taking him to the remote corners of North Americ a. Over the course of one year he got so into birding that he ended up se tting what birders refer to as the Big Year record. He spotted and identif ied an extraordinary 749 species of birds in one year.\n\n\n\nNeil wrote h is first book\, Lost Among the Birds: Accidentally Finding Myself in One Very Big Year\, chronicling his journey from heartbreak to triumph after h e entered the 2013 Big Year birding competition - a race to find the most birds in one year. When Sandy Komito (the cheery guy played by Owen Wilson in the movie The Big Year) saw 748 species in 1998\, many thought his No rth American birding record would last forever. In the end\, Neil shock ed the birding world by breaking the Big Year record previously held by Sa ndy Komito. Along the way\, Neil surprised even himself\, finding a renew ed sense of confidence and hope about the world and his role in it.\n\nWit h just days left in 2013\, he was tied with the longstanding record of 748 sightings. And then as the deadline approached it happened! Ornithologis ts and informed birders will be astounded by this amateur birdwatcher’s achievements\, but everyone will connect with Neil’s journey—the desir e to find oneself and one’s place in the world.  Join us for this outst anding program. This event is free and open to the public. Come early fo r refreshments and social time. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T120000 DTSTAMP:20170623T005714Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/learning-bird-language-a-work shop-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Learning Bird Language – a Workshop with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nSlow down and listen to the birds...and they will tell you nature's secrets.  Birding can be whol e lot more than feeding\, watching\, photographing\, keeping life lists\, or chasing rarities.  It can also involve knowing what birds are saying. Deep Bird Language requires slowing down and truly listening to the birds.  Dan says “It's more about quality than quantity.” For the vast majo rity of human existence\, this was a skill we could not afford to ignore.   Once critical to our survival it is now\, nearly gone.  Local tracker\ , naturalist\, and birder Dan Gardoqui will give us a peek into the world of Deep Bird Language including tips on how to "re-awaken" this hardwired skill set of awareness.\n\nThis workshop will run from 7 am till noon on Sunday\, June 25th.  It will blend field observation and interpretation w ith some indoor lectures &\; lessons about the fundamentals and nuances of learning bird language. Participants should dress to be outdoors for a few hours at a time (be prepared for biting insects)\; bring something to sit on (if you don't want to sit on the ground)\; and bring a field noteb ook\, pencil\, and binoculars.\n\nDan is co-founder and Executive Director of White Pine Programs.  He lives in the Agamenticus region\, and has b een studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language &\; mentoring since 1990. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certifi ed Wilderness First Responder\, Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Ma ine Guide\, &\; served as Science Faculty at Granite State College for over a decade. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlif e studies and served as science editor for the bird language book “What the Robin Knows”   FMI:  http://www.whitepineprograms.org/\n\nSpace is limited and registration (via this website) is required.  The cost is $1 0\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Kennebunkport Conservation Trust\, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kennebun kport\, ME\, 04046\, United States GEO:43.404404;-70.454613 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=57 Gravelly Brook Rd\, Kenn ebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kennebun kport Conservation Trust:geo:43.404404,-70.454613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T100000 DTSTAMP:20170714T161737Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/first-saturday-morning-summer -bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Summer Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day this summer starting June 10th for a guided bird walk around the Reser ve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you hav e them\; if not\, you can borrow some. These walks are free and open to th e public.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and reservations not r equired.  The additional dates are 6/24\, 7/8 and 7/22\, 8/5 and 8/19.   Walks typically last about 2 hours. The photo below shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170828T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170828T140000 DTSTAMP:20170820T220059Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/shorebird-workshop-with-louis -bevier-2 SUMMARY:Shorebird Workshop with Louis Bevier DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDE D TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.or g WITH "WORKSHOP WAITING LIST" AS THE SUBJECT\n\nYork County Audubon cont inues our Workshop series by offering a Shorebird Identification Workshop presented by noted Maine Birder\, Louis Bevier. Shorebirds herald the chan ging seasons by staging and feeding in mixed flocks on our beaches and res ting on historical roosting area.  Fortunes Rock Beach and Hills Beach ar e two of these noted areas. Louis will discuss the beautiful plumage varia tion of these long-distance migrant flocks.  We will begin to identify sp ecific species within the flocks by size\, shape and feeding strategy. Lou is will also identify species migratory travel dates from ebird data. Soun ds of individual species will also be discussed and listened for on our be ach walks.\n\nThis workshop will be led by well known Maine birder Louis B evier.  Since the 1960’s\, birds have drawn him to explore most of Nort h and South America\, leading to months at sea off Alaska and California\, backcountry surveys in the high Sierra\, plant and bird expeditions to se veral countries\, and many other adventures.  He has worked as a tour gui de for Field Guides\, as an editor for The Birds of North America series\, as Associate Editor for the journal North American Birds\, and serves on the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n\nThe presentation part of the workshop will be held at the Biddeford Pool Fire Station located at the corner of Rt 208 and Stone Cliff Rd in Biddeford Pool on August 28\, 2017. Two beach walks are planned\, one at Hills Beach and the second at Fortunes Rocks. We will meet at Buffleheads Restaurant on Hills Beach at 7:45 a.m. Plan on walking to the Basket Island Sandbar and birding until 9:30. Bring your s cope along if you have one. We will then drive to the Biddeford Fire Stati on for Louis' presentation and lunch (please bring your lunch). We will co nclude the day with a beach walk at South Beach at Fortunes Rocks so that you can check your skill in Shorebird identification. Water shoes are appr opriate although we should not get wet as High Tide is not till 4:54 p.m.\ n\nSpace is limited and advance registration is required\, using the boxes below.    The cost is $10/person\, payable by check or cash at the work shop. Hope you can join us.\n\n   \n\nAmerican Oystercatcher - photo by Ken Janes. Common Tern with fish - photo by Marie Jordan.\n\n \; LOCATION:Buffleheads Restaurant\, 122 Hills Beach Rd\, Biddeford\, ME\, 040 05\, United States GEO:43.454838;-70.373299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=122 Hills Beach Rd\, Biddef ord\, ME\, 04005\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Buffleheads Re staurant:geo:43.454838,-70.373299 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000 DTSTAMP:20170814T204040Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/turtles-with-kris-hoffman SUMMARY:Turtles with Kris Hoffman DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Postdoctoral Associate Kristine Hoffmann brings us a fun and fascinating night of turtle biology. How long can a B ox turtle live? Why do Snapping turtles snap? Why are turtle populations d eclining\, and what can the public do to help? Kris will explain the ecolo gy of these water-loving animals and introduce us to all the turtles of M aine. She will discuss their natural history\, behavior\, unique values\, and conservation\, in an engaging presentation sure to be both instructiv e and entertaining.   This event is free and open to the public. Come ea rly for refreshments and social time.\n\nPhotos below:  Snapping Turtle ( top) and Eastern Box Turtle (bottom)\n\n              CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T130000 DTSTAMP:20170907T142145Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/sparrow-workshop-with-louis-b evier-3 SUMMARY:Sparrow Workshop with Louis Bevier DESCRIPTION:       \n\nWant to learn more about the many sparrow specie s that breed in and migrate through Maine? Want to know the difference bet ween a sparrow and a finch? How can one bird be both a bunting and a sparr ow? Why are longspurs no longer sparrows? Often skulking\, elusive\, and c onfusingly similar\, sparrows can make any birder prefer fall wood-warbler s. As part of this workshop\, you will learn how to find and observe sparr ows in their preferred habitat. We will learn through classroom and field time useful foraging behaviors\, flight characteristics\, and vocalization s helpful for identification and appreciation of Maine’s sparrows. The w orkshop will feature some of the rare species that have turned up in Maine \, and some that might yet so you’ll be prepared! The marsh sparrows\, L e Conte’s versus Grasshopper\, who was Henslow\, and the tricky Spizella are some of the featured sparrows.\n\nThis workshop will be led by well k nown Maine birder Louis Bevier.  Since the 1960s\, birds have drawn him t o explore most of North and South America\, leading to months at sea off A laska and California\, backcountry surveys in the high Sierra\, plant and bird expeditions to several countries\, and many other adventures. He has worked as a tour guide for Field Guides\, as an editor for The Birds of No rth America series\, as Associate Editor for the journal North American Bi rds\, and is past Chair of the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n\nThe worksh op will be held on Friday\, September 29th at the Wells Reserve at Laudhol m.  We’ll meet at 9:30 a.m. and take a short walk. Then we’ll move to the Mather Auditorium for a talk on “all things sparrow.” We’ll bre ak for lunch (you’ll need to bring your own)\, after which we’ll head to Mile Rd. to try for Saltmarsh or Nelson’s Sparrows\, or anything else \, at high tide\, and then continue on to Beach Plum Farm and possibly Ogu nquit Beach.   At least that’s the plan!\n\nThis workshop is proudly s ponsored by York County Audubon.  The cost is $10/person\, payable by che ck or cash at the workshop.  But space is limited and advance reservation s are required via this website!  Hope you can join us. LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T140000 DTSTAMP:20170903T203959Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/eyes-like-a-hawk-program-and- hawk-watch-at-mt-a SUMMARY:Eyes Like a Hawk program and Hawk Watch at Mt. A DESCRIPTION:Come to Mount Agamenticus to see hawks close-up and overhead in flight!\n\nFrom 10 am - 11 am\, the Center for Wildlife presents an envir onmental education program about Maine birds of prey with their live rapto r education ambassadors. Come and meet these amazing animals up close and learn about their natural and personal history.   Suggested admission for this program is $7 and you can register by emailing to fellow@thecenterfo rwildlife.org.\n\nFrom 11 am - 2 pm\, York County Audubon will be availab le to assist with flyway viewing and ID.  Open to all ages! Bring your bi noculars!\n\n LOCATION:Mount Agamenticus\, Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York\, Maine\, United S tates GEO:43.205051;-70.640518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mount Agamenticus:geo: 43.205051,-70.640518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T203000 DTSTAMP:20170814T204130Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-art-of-science-building-a -field-guide-with-jonathan-alderfer SUMMARY:The Art of Science: Building a Field Guide with Jonathan Alderfer DESCRIPTION:The National Geographic will publish the newest edition of the Field Guide to the Birds of North America this September. Join artist\, co -author and co-illustrator Jonathan Alderfer for an inside look at how thi s latest edition was conceived and brought to press. Jonathan will also di splay a selection of his original field guide illustrations and discuss th e painting process.\n\nJonathan Alderfer has specialized in painting birds and natural history subjects for more than thirty years. For ten years he was National Geographic’s resident birding expert at their headquarters in Washington\, D.C. While there\, he authored\, edited\, or illustrated more than twenty books for the National Geographic Society\, including the best-selling Complete Birds of North America. You’ll be amazed to learn the details of how field guides are actually made and awestruck by Jonath an’s fine art paintings. This event is free and open to the public. Com e early for refreshments and social time.\n\n                                                                                   CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T160000 DTSTAMP:20171005T191454Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/19th-annual-bird-seed-sale-ea rly-bird-deadline SUMMARY:19th Annual Bird Seed Sale - early bird deadline DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time.  Profits from ou r annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of ty pes of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you order early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order b y 4 p.m. on October 27th.  \n\nOrder pick up will be at the Wells Reserve November 9th – 11th\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help l oad your car.  \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form vi a this link:\n\nSeedSale2017\n\n      LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T203000 DTSTAMP:20170814T203557Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/feral-newfoundland-with-debor ah-gordon SUMMARY:Feral Newfoundland with Deborah Gordon DESCRIPTION:Join artist\, musician\, and photographer Deborah Gordon as she reveals secrets and hidden natural wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn about the less frequented outposts\, national and provincial parks\, World Heritage Sites\, and the infectious humor and uplifting spirit that comprises the culture and people of Canada’s most eastern province.\n\n Newfoundland and Labrador are surprisingly accessible\, and you will learn the options and necessary preparations for travel and accommodations\, se asonal activities\, literature and history resources as Deborah is excited to share her expertise on this region. Her captivating\, in-depth slide s how of the wildlife\, landscape\, architecture\, and mystery of this daunt ingly exquisite\, un-pretentious place will interest all.\n\nDeborah Gordo n spends her summers on the Great Northern Peninsula\, where she immerses herself in the color\, light\, and space that is quintessentially Newfoun dland.  Deborah loves capturing on camera all that leaves her breathless.   Join us for this fascinating and poignant program which is free and ope n to the public.\n\nFMI:  http://www.deborahgordondesign.com/\n\n   \n\ n        CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171218 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171219 DTSTAMP:20171019T175025Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/southern-york-county-christma s-bird-count-2 SUMMARY:Southern York County Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Monday\, December 18th\, we'll be doing our Southern York County CBC.   For additional information\, go to the full description by clicking o n the box below:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1795 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171230 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171231 DTSTAMP:20171019T174935Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/biddefordkennebunkport-christ mas-bird-count-2 SUMMARY:Biddeford/Kennebunkport Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Saturday\, December 30th\, we'll be doing our Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC.   For additional information\, go to the full description by clicki ng on the box below:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1795 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T120000 DTSTAMP:20180110T182400Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-jan-20th-2018 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui - Jan 20th\, 2018 DESCRIPTION:The winter landscape is a fabulous time to connect with the liv es of our local wildlife. Mammals\, birds (even winter insects) leave behi nd tracks\, trails and signs of their presence. Spend the morning with ce rtified wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui of White Pine Programs\, learning to interpret the abundant clues of our wild neighbors.\n\nParticipants shoul d be dressed to be outdoors for the entire 3 hours - regardless of tempera ture. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink. Program runs regardless o f snow cover. For adults &\; interested teens. Group size is limited t o 12 people\, and advance registration is required.  Please register usin g the form below.  The price is $20/ person ($25/person for non-members)\ , payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n\nThe workshop will run from 9 till noon on Saturday\, January 20th (with Sunday as a fallback date if Saturday's weather is too poor).\n\nNote: this workshop will also be prese nted on Sunday\, February 25th\, sponsored by the Wells Reserve.  FMI:   https://www.wellsreserve.org/event/2-25-18-winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui\nDan Gardoqui\nDan Gardoqui is a co-founder and Executive D irector of White Pine Programs\, a nature connection nonprofit based in Yo rk\, Maine. He has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, b ird language\, and mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College for over a decade. Thr ough wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and serve d as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Whil e not navigating the landscape of nonprofit leadership and management\, Da n loves spending time trail running\, hunting\, playing music\, and being a dad to his boys. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T130000 DTSTAMP:20181101T143017Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-id-workshop-with-derek-l ovitch-feb-3rd-4th-2018 SUMMARY:Gull ID Workshop with Derek Lovitch - Feb 3rd-4th\, 2018 DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon. org WITH “WORKSHOP WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT\n\nThis two-part work shop\, on Saturday afternoon\, Feb 3rd and Sunday morning\, Feb 4th\, will get you started on unraveling the mysteries of gull identification. Actua lly\, most gulls are not very difficult to tell apart\, though adult and j uveniles of most species look very different. We’re going to give oursel ves confidence with identifying the easier plumage’s of our common speci es\, and then tackle the more challenging intermediate plumage’s and the less-common species.\n\n\nRing-billed Gull in flight. Photo by Marie Jord an\n\nPart I of the Workshop on Saturday February 3rd will be indoors at t he Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wel ls will be divided into two sections (you need not be present for both):\n \n1:00 pm-2:30 pm – Beginning Gull Identification. Using Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll start with the basics of gull identification\, su ch as feather topography and aging. We’ll then focus on our most common species: Ring-billed\, Herring\, Great Black-backed\, Laughing\, and Bonap arte’s Gulls.\n\n3:00 pm-4:30 pm – Advanced Gull Identification. Now c omfortable with the basics\, we’ll move on to the uncommon species: Less er Black-backed\, Iceland\, Glaucous\, and Black-legged Kittiwake. Next up will be the rarities: Little\, Black-headed\, and yes\, even "Thayer’s. " We’ll touch upon “Megas” such as Mew\, Slaty-backed\, and Sabine ’s\, and we’ll discuss hybrids. Finally\, we’ll apply what we have l earned to tackle and understand some identification quandaries\, such as t he famous “Westbrook Gull” before we finish up with some photo quizzes to test our new-found knowledge.\n\nPart II: Sunday\, February 4th (8:00a m – 12:00pm):\n\nWe’ll meet in Portland (Back Cove parking lot on Preb le Street Ext\, opposite the Hannaford’s) to carpool around the area to apply what we have learned. We’ll spend some time with our most common s pecies: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Great Black-backed\, and then seek out Iceland and Glaucous\, and perhaps we’ll find something even better!\n\ nWe hope that you will join Derek for this workshop to foster appreciation for this fascinating group of birds. Derek (with his wife Jeannette) owns and operates Wild Bird Supply in Freeport. He’s the author of “How to Be a Better Birder” and is well respected as one of the premiere birder s in Maine and beyond.\n\nYork County Audubon is sponsoring this Workshop. We are asking for a $10.00 fee to participate\, payable by cash or check at the Saturday session. Space is limited. Please register by signing up o n this website\, using the fields and button below. Weather dates or Work shop updates will be posted on the York County Audubon website and Derek ’s Web Page (freeportwildbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp). CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T123000 DTSTAMP:20180103T144908Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day-3 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day - February 22nd DESCRIPTION:The Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audub on team up once again to celebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine! Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, st orybook reading\, and critter crafts in the morning.\n\n\nWinter Wildlife Day\n\n 10-11  Center for Wildlife presentation with animal ambassadors\ n 11-12:30 Tracking walk\, storybook reading\, wildlife craft time\, sled ding\, snowshoeing\, and snowy fun\n LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T000000 DTSTAMP:20180104T202135Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hog-island-scholarship-applic ation-deadline-2 SUMMARY:Hog Island Scholarship Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:    \n\nHog Island on midcoast Maine\n\nYCAS will again be a warding a scholarship for the Educator’s Week program in mid-July on fa med Hog Island. Check the Scholarship Programs link under the Community In volvement heading above for more information.  The application deadline i s March 15th. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T190000 DTSTAMP:20180117T023702Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/of-mallards-and-men-the-migra tory-bird-treaty-act-of-1918-with-kurk-dorsey-march-27th SUMMARY:Of Mallards and Men: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 with Kur k Dorsey\, March 27th DESCRIPTION:Of Mallards and Men: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 by a uthor\, birder and UNH History Professor Dr. Kurk Dorsey.  This event wil l help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act which is the basis for much of the protection afforded wild bi rds in the US and other nations\, but is currently being weakened.  In De cember\, the Interior Department issued a ruling that businesses which ac cidentally kill non-game migratory birds during their operations are not i n violation of the MBTA.\n\nA popular speaker for Seacoast Audubon\, Kurk ’s expertise in environmental history blended with his underlying sense of humor will educate and entertain as he reveals the surprising story of how the federal government found itself in the business of protecting migr atory wildlife. Such colorful characters as President Woodrow Wilson\; hun ter\, taxidermist\, zoologist William Hornaday\; and naturalist Mabel Osgo od Wright played important roles in the drama.  This promises to be an ex cellent program.  Come early for refreshments and social time.\n\nPlease note:  This program is on the fourth Tuesday of March\, a week later than our usual schedule.\n\n \;\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T203000 DTSTAMP:20180126T235105Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/web-feet-and-slimy-skin-maine s-frogs-with-kris-hoffman SUMMARY:Web Feet and Slimy Skin - Maine's Frogs with Kris Hoffman DESCRIPTION:Web Feet and Slimy Skin will be presented by Dr. Kris Hoffmann from the University of Maine\,   Kris spoke to us in September about tur tles.  Her return promises a fascinating\, informative\, and funny progra m – this time on Maine’s fabulous frogs.\n\nAnatomy meets ecology in t his hour-long presentation. Join us as we learn why frogs are slimy\, how metamorphosis affects more than their legs\, where they go in the winter\, how they use their eyes to help swallow\, what you can do to help their p opulations\, and more. She will describe the biology of these water-loving animals\, introduce us to all the frogs in Maine\, and discuss their cons ervation in a presentation sure to entertain!  This interesting\, educati onal program is free and open to the public. Come early for refreshments. \n\n   CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T150000 DTSTAMP:20180507T130754Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/warbler-workshop-with-doug-hi tchcox-5 SUMMARY:Warbler Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:Just in time for their spring arrival\, Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox will hold a workshop to teach you various techni ques for identifying the gems of our forest: warblers. We will look at the diversity of the family\, keys for identifying each species\, and even sp end time learning the songs and auditory cues to take your birding tothe n ext level.  The workshop will be held in Biddeford Pool on Saturday\, May 12th.  We'll meet at the Biddeford Pool Fire Station at 6:30 am for an e arly morning bird walk\, followed by the workshop itself.  A second walk will follow after lunch (please bring your lunch).\n\n  \n\nAn enthusias tic birder\, Doug set a Big Year record for Maine birds with 314 species i n 2011 (which was topped in 2017 by Josh Fecteau with 317 – see the Wint er 2018 Harlequin for the full story).  In his spare time\, he also runs the Maine-birds listserv\, serves on the Maine Bird Records Committee and is one of Maine’s eBird reviewers.   (Photo of Doug by M. Kathleen Kel ly)\n\nAdvance registration (via this website) is required.  The cost is $10/person for YCA or Maine Audubon members\, $15/person for non-members\, and is payable by cash or check at the workshop. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Biddeford Pool Fire Station\, 25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, biddeford pool \, ME\, 04006\, United States GEO:43.4458553;-70.35064 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, bidde ford pool\, ME\, 04006\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Biddefor d Pool Fire Station:geo:43.4458553,-70.35064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T203000 DTSTAMP:20180126T235003Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-around-the-world-with -becky-marvil SUMMARY:Birding Around the World - with Becky Marvil DESCRIPTION:Birding Around the World with one of Maine’s most experience d and enthusiastic birders\, Becky Marvil.  In the summer of 2015\, Becky \, her husband Josh (the pilot)\, and two other couples spent 30 days trav eling around the world in a private plane. Their route took them from the US to Newfoundland\, the Azores\, Turkey\, Oman\, Sri Lanka\, Singapore\, Taiwan\, Russia\, and Alaska.\n\nIn addition to sightseeing and learning a bout different cultures\, Becky’s background in biology and ornithology caused her to focus on the birds\, photographing and videotaping many spec ies\, and learning about their regional family variations AND similarities from one stop to the next.  From the volcanic islands of the Azores to t he 106-degree heat of Oman to the chilly\, drizzly coast of Alaska\, she w ill show her beautiful photos and reveal stories of bird species from arou nd the globe!  Come early for refreshments and social time.  Free and op en to the public.\n\nBecky Marvil lives with her family in Yarmouth\, Main e. She has a background in Biology\, Ornithology\, and Computer Science an d runs her own computer programming/webpage design business. She has been the Executive Director of the Acadia Birding Festival for 8 years\, combin ing her knowledge of webpage design\, organizational skills\, and love of birding. She is also the Secretary for the Maine Bird Records Committee\, a eBird Hotspot monitor for Maine\, and just recently became a regional co ordinator for the Maine Breeding and Wintering Bird Atlas. During her free time\, she helps with local bird surveys\, chases after rarities\, and lo ves to travel and enjoy birds in new locations.\n\n                  CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T203000 DTSTAMP:20180516T152516Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/restoring-the-great-fish-migr ations-of-atlantic-rivers-with-john-waldman SUMMARY:Restoring the Great Fish Migrations of Atlantic Rivers with John Wa ldman DESCRIPTION:Professor John Waldman is coming to the Wells Reserve Thursday evening\, May 24th\, at 7 p.m.. His program: "Restoring the Great Fish Mig rations of Atlantic Rivers." Highly recommended!\n\nAtlantic rivers once " ran silver" with great runs of migrating salmon\, shad\, alewives and stur geon\, but only a small fraction of these runs flourish today. John Waldma n is an aquatic conservation biologist with a singular passion for diadrom ous fish - fish that spend a part of their lifecycle in fresh water and an other part in salt water. He will draw on this most recent book\, Running Silver: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations to discu ss why the runs have been reduced\, what we stand to lose\, and the action s that are needed to ensure their recovery\, including new concepts for re placing hydropower dams with alternative energy sources.\n\n\nFormer U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt described Running Silver as "a fas cinating history of the migratory salmon\, shad\, herring and other runs t hat once swarmed the rivers and estuaries of the Atlantic coast. Most impo rtant\, this book explains what we can do to restore these fisheries to th eir former abundance. A great read and important blueprint for action."\n\ nThe program will start at 7 p.m. in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Re serve. Doors open at 6:30. Please join us for drinks\, conversation and a book signing following the program. This event is free and open to the pub lic. Donations and RSVP's appreciated.\n\n \n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T100000 DTSTAMP:20180502T140449Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day this summer starting June 2nd for a guided bird walk around the Reserv e property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them\; if not\, you can borrow some. These walks are free and open to the public.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and reservations not re quired.  The additional dates are 6/16\, 6/30\, 7/14 and 7/28\, 8/11 and 8/25.  Walks typically last about 2 hours. The photo below shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\n LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T120000 DTSTAMP:20180603T213951Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/learning-bird-language-a-work shop-with-dan-gardoqui-2 SUMMARY:Learning Bird Language - a Workshop with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Slow down and listen to the birds...and they will tell you natu re's secrets. Local tracker\, naturalist\, and birder Dan Gardoqui of Whit e Pine Programs will give us a peek into the world of Deep Bird Language i ncluding tips on how to “re-awaken” this hardwired skill set of awaren ess. This program will blend field observation and interpretation with som e indoor lectures &\; lessons about the fundamentals and nuances of lea rning bird language. Participants should dress to be outdoors for a few ho urs at a time (be prepared for biting insects)\; bring something to sit on (if you don't want to sit on the ground)\; and bring a field notebook\, p encil\, and binoculars. For adults &\; interested teens.\n\nYork County Audubon hosted Dan's wonderful Learning Bird Language workshop last summe r.  This one is being hosted by the Wells Reserve.  For more information \, go to www.wellsreserve.org and search for Dan Gardoqui\, or find it on their calendar.\n\nDan Gardoqui is a co-founder and Executive Director o f White Pine Programs - a nature connection nonprofit based in York\, Main e. He has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird langu age &\; mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resource s\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide &\; served as Science Faculty at Granite State College for over a decade. Through wi ldlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as sc ience editor for the bird language book “What the Robin Knows.” While not navigating the landscape of nonprofit leadership &\; management\, D an loves spending time trail running\, hunting\, playing music &\; bein g a dad to his boys. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T203000 DTSTAMP:20180517T182002Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/land-of-the-prikichi-birds-of -aruba-bonaire-and-curacao-by-dr-jeffrey-wells SUMMARY:Land of the Prikichi: Birds of Aruba\, Bonaire and Curacao by Dr. J effrey Wells DESCRIPTION:**** PLEASE NOTE: The date for this program has been changed fr om June 19th to June 26th ****\n\nThe sunny islands of Aruba\, Bonaire\,  and Curacao lie just off the coast of Venezuela with a rich history steepe d in both Caribbean and Dutch culture. They are well known as popular wi nter getaways for scuba divers and beach-loving families from the U.S.\, y et fewer people know of the fascinating mix of birds that can be enjoyed here at any time of year. North American birders will be intrigued by Sou th American tropical landbirds like the vibrant green Prikichi (Brown-thr oated Parakeet)\, the bright orange “oriole on steroids” Troupial\, or the shimmering jewel-like Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (photo by Michiel Ove rsteegen). Honking flocks of pink American Flamingos on vast salt flats are a memory not forgotten.\n\nIn migration and winter\, the islands are populated with North American waterfowl\, shorebirds\, swallows\, warbler s\, and other familiar birds.  Therein is a connection.  “Our birds” spend part of their life in faraway places like the Caribbean.  What hap pens there has equal importance to what happens here.\n\nJeff Wells is an author of several bird books and he is also the Senior Scientist for the B oreal Songbird Initiative and International Boreal Conservation Campaign w hich are non-profit organizations working internationally for the conserva tion of North America's Boreal forest.\n\nCome hear about the wonderful bi rding and eclectic ecology of the ABC islands and why they make an ideal\,  easy-to-get-to location to combine birding with other family vacation p ursuits.  Come early for refreshments and social time. This program is fr ee and open to the public.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T203000 DTSTAMP:20180725T211056Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/following-darwins-footsteps-w ildlife-watching-and-birding-the-galapagos-with-sue-keefer-and-steve-norri s SUMMARY:Following Darwin’s Footsteps: Wildlife Watching and Birding the G alapagos - with Sue Keefer and Steve Norris DESCRIPTION:After a career running children's summer camps\, then living ab oard a sailboat\, and working for Vermont State Parks\, Sue Keefer and Ste ve Norris have spent seven summers helping out at Rachel Carson National W ildlife Refuge where you may have encountered them trying to keep invasive plants at bay\, mowing\, painting\, or leading bird\, butterfly\, tide-po ol\, history\, and photography programs. In the winter of 2017-18\, Sue an d Steve acted on a long-standing bucket list item. Their love of Ecuador c ompelled them to visit to the Galapagos Islands - the "Showcase of Evoluti on".\n\nTheir original plan for a "non-bird-centric" trip soon fell apart as they realized that\, although the Galapagos have "only" 178 species of birds\, the 29 resident and 22 endemic species are a fascinating study. Fr om the breathtaking nesting colony of Waved Albatross to the inquisitive e ndemic Mockingbirds\, bird life in the Galapagos is quite a treat. Close-u p observation and study of Darwin Finches is a real-life exercise in the w hat's\, why's\, and how's of evolution! The non-flying fauna is equally in teresting with large colonies of sea lions\, marine and land iguanas and\, of course\, giant tortoises. It became readily apparent why the Galapagos are a unique and invaluable natural resource worthy of intense protection .\n\nDarwin’s two month stay in the Galapagos in 1835 led to a new biolo gy based on a unifying theory of evolution.  Sue and Steve's say their st ay on the islands left them feeling rather inadequate in their own "natura list" skills! Darwin\, like most early naturalists\, left the island with many sketches and specimens to study\; Sue &\; Steve brought away many photographs and memories of unique living things they observed. We know yo u will get caught up in the fun and entertaining style of these enthusiast ic laid-back educators as they share their observations of the animals\, p lants\, and environment that make the Galapagos special. Free and open to the public.  Come early for social time and refreshments.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T203000 DTSTAMP:20181005T135505Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/diving-and-birding-in-raja-am pat-with-monica-and-bill-grabin SUMMARY:Diving and Birding in the Heart of the Coral Triangle - with Monica and Bill Grabin DESCRIPTION:There is an area in the southwest Pacific known as the Coral Tr iangle.  It encompasses parts of six different island nations\, and it ha s the greatest marine biodiversity of any area on earth.  And at the hear t of the Coral Triangle\, on the eastern edge of Indonesia\, lies an area of West Papua known as Raja Ampat\, meaning Four Kings.  Over 1\,300 spec ies of fish and 500 species of coral have been documented in this one area \, and in 2017\, Monica and Bill Grabin had the good fortune to explore it for themselves.\n\nOn their fifth trip to Indonesia for scuba diving\, th ey delighted not only in the amazing diversity of fish\, molluscs\, shellf ish\, and corals\, but also the fantastic birds of the area\, including th e incomparable Wilson’s Bird of Paradise.  On Tuesday\, October 16th\, York County Audubon is pleased to have Monica and Bill present a program o n some of the wonders they’ve encountered.  Join us for an evening of a mazing creatures and experiences\, as well as a little background on the s port of SCUBA.\n\nThis program is free and open to all.  Please come earl y for social time and refreshments.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T130000 DTSTAMP:20181018T171401Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hawk-id-workshop-with-katrina -fenton SUMMARY:Hawk ID workshop with Katrina Fenton DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon. org WITH “WORKSHOP WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT\n\nHawk migration is underway in New England\, and late October is a prime time to see raptors on their way to their wintering grounds. YCA is collaborating with the Mo unt Agamenticus Conservation Region to present a workshop on Sunday\, Octo ber 21st\, 2018 (with a rain date of Saturday\, October 27th) in the Learn ing Lodge atop beautiful Mount Agamenticus\, an excellent spot to see the Fall raptor migration.\n\nThe workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. till 11.   Then we’ll eat our bag lunches and step outside and see what the winds b ring in. Red-tailed Hawks\, Red-shouldered Hawks\, and adult accipiters wi ll be on the move\, and there will be a chance that we may see a late-seas on rarity like a Golden Eagle or a Rough-legged Hawk. It should be an exci ting day.\n\nThe workshop leader is Katrina Fenton\, a biologist and natur alist who has worked as a counter for raptor migration projects in Maine a nd New Hampshire.  She will teach us about hawk migration and identificat ion\, as well as current ebird and hawk data.\n\nSpace is limited and adva nce registration is required. There is a registration fee of $20 for YCA (or Maine Audubon) members and $25 for non-members\, payable at the door.  Please bring lunch and snacks\, as well as binoculars and a scope if you have one.  Please register by signing up on this website using the “fo rm” below.  Hope you can join us.\n\n       CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mt. Agamenticus\, Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York\, Maine\, United Sta tes GEO:43.205051;-70.640518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt. Agamenticus Road\, York \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt. Agamenticus:geo:43 .205051,-70.640518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T203000 DTSTAMP:20181029T212028Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-outlook-in-augusta-a-legi slative-update-with-eliza-donoghue SUMMARY:The Outlook in Augusta: a Legislative Update with Eliza Donoghue DESCRIPTION:What will be happening in the Maine Legislature after the Novem ber election?  How will environmental concerns fare in Augusta next year with a new governor and new legislature?  What’s the outlook for advanc ing solar and other alternative energy sources in Maine\, and for protecti ng Maine’s forests\, waterways and wildlife?\n\nEliza Donoghue is Maine Audubon's Senior Policy and Advocacy Specialist\, and spends much of her time advocating for these concerns in Augusta.  She joined Maine Audubon in July\, 2017\, bringing with her extensive experience and familiarity wi th the Maine State House\, the Land Use Planning Commission\, the Land for Maine’s Future program\, and the extended network of legislators and st akeholders involved with environmental policy in Maine.\n\n\n\nA graduate of Vermont Law School\, Eliza has also worked with the Conservation Law Fo undation\, The Nature Conservancy\, and the Office of the Maine Attorney G eneral. She is a native Mainer and lives in Brunswick with her family.\n\n This program is free and open to all.  Please come early for social time and refreshments. CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T113000 DTSTAMP:20181019T143454Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/tree-walk-in-kennebunks-hope- cemetery-with-eileen-willard SUMMARY:Tree Walk in Kennebunk’s Hope Cemetery with Eileen Willard DESCRIPTION:Would you like to know more about our local trees\, and improve your tree identification skills?  On Saturday\, November 17th\, York Cou nty Audubon is pleased to sponsor a tree walk at Kennebunk’s Hope Cemete ry led by Eileen Willard\, an Instructor in Dendrology at the University o f New Hampshire.\n\nEileen notes\, “I recently discovered the lovely Tra ils of the Hope Cemetery &\; Woods. Although the more formal parts of t he Cemetery afforded interesting old trees planted near gravesites\, I was delighted to find the woodland trails brimming with native species of tre es and shrubs including graceful witch-hazel blooming with yellow flowers in October and towering eastern hemlocks.”\n\nAt 9:30 a.m. on Saturday\, November 17th\, York County Audubon will venture into these quiet places just when most folks think there isn’t much to see during “Down-leaf T ime” in Maine. However\, Eileen will do her best to dispel this notion w ith observations about how trees survive winter\, how they restore nutrien ts to the soil\, how the promise of spring is visible before leaves turn g reen and flowers bloom in May. We will find 6” evergreen shrubs living c lose to the ground providing food for wildlife and smelling like Teaberry gum. What’s the connection between all those squirrels and the number of acorns in 2017?\n\nJoin us for a 2 hour walk in the Hope Woods and deligh t in Kennebunk’s quiet Crown Jewel smack in the center of our bustling d owntown.   FMI on the Cemetery:  https://hopecemeterykennebunk.com/\n\ nPlease park in the back of Hope Cemetery. The entrance to the parking are a is on Barnard Lane\, past the Unitarian Church going North on Route 1. S turdy hiking boots are recommended as the footing is somewhat uneven.  Th is event is free of charge and open to all.  Reservations are not require d.  In the event of rain\, the walk will be postponed to the following da y\, Sunday\, November 18th.  Please check our website\, yorkcountyaudubon .org for confirmation of a postponement.\n\n CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:Hope Cemetery\, Barnard Lane\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United Sta tes GEO:43.3905498;-70.53624049999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barnard Lane\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hope Cemetery:geo:43 .3905498,-70.53624049999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181217 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181218 DTSTAMP:20181114T160833Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/southern-york-county-christma s-bird-count-3 SUMMARY:Southern York County Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Monday\, December 17th\, we'll be doing our Southern York County CBC.   For additional information\, go to the full description by clicking o n the link below:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1994 CATEGORIES:Censuses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181229 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181230 DTSTAMP:20181114T160748Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/biddefordkennebunkport-christ mas-bird-count-3 SUMMARY:Biddeford/Kennebunkport Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Come join us for one of our two annual Christmas Bird Counts.  On Saturday\, December 29th\, we'll be doing our Biddeford/Kennebunkport CBC.   For additional information\, go to the full description by click ing on the link below:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/archive/1994 CATEGORIES:Censuses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T163000 DTSTAMP:20181114T205631Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/gull-id-workshop-with-derek-l ovitch-2 SUMMARY:Gull ID Workshop with Derek Lovitch - Jan 26-27\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:This two-part workshop\, on Saturday afternoon\, Jan 26th\, and Sunday morning\, Jan 27th\, will get you started on unraveling the myster ies of gull identification. Actually\, most gulls are not very difficult t o tell apart\, though adult and juveniles of most species look very differ ent. We’re going to give ourselves confidence with identifying the easie r plumage’s of our common species\, and then tackle the more challenging intermediate plumage’s and the less-common species.\n\nRing-billed Gull in flight. Photo by Marie Jordan\n\nPart I of the Workshop on Saturday Ja nuary 26th\, will be indoors at the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road in Wells will be divided into two sections (you need not be present for both):\n\n1:00 pm-2:30 pm – Beginning Gull Iden tification. Using Powerpoint and book resources\, we’ll start with the b asics of gull identification\, such as feather topography and aging. We’ ll then focus on our most common species: Ring-billed\, Herring\, Great Bl ack-backed\, Laughing\, and Bonaparte’s Gulls.\n\n3:00 pm-4:30 pm – Ad vanced Gull Identification. Now comfortable with the basics\, we’ll move on to the uncommon species: Lesser Black-backed\, Iceland\, Glaucous\, an d Black-legged Kittiwake. Next up will be the rarities: Little\, Black-hea ded\, and yes\, even "Thayer’s." We’ll touch upon “Megas” such as Mew\, Slaty-backed\, and Sabine’s\, and we’ll discuss hybrids. Finally \, we’ll apply what we have learned to tackle and understand some identi fication quandaries\, such as the famous “Westbrook Gull” before we fi nish up with some photo quizzes to test our new-found knowledge.\n\nPart I I: Sunday\, January 27th (8:00am – 12:00pm):\n\nWe’ll meet in Portland (Back Cove parking lot on Preble Street Ext\, opposite the Hannaford’s) to carpool around the area to apply what we have learned. We’ll spend s ome time with our most common species: Herring\, Ring-billed\, and Great B lack-backed\, and then seek out Iceland and Glaucous\, and perhaps we’ll find something even better!\n\nWe hope that you will join Derek for this workshop to foster appreciation for this fascinating group of birds. Derek (with his wife Jeannette) owns and operates Wild Bird Supply in Freeport. He’s the author of “How to Be a Better Birder” and "Birdwatching in Maine\, A Site Guide\," the most comprehensive guide to where to bird in Maine.\n\nYork County Audubon is sponsoring this Workshop. There is a reg istration fee of $20 for YCA (or Maine Audubon) members and $25 for non-me mbers\, payable at the door.  Space is limited. Please register by signin g up using the form below.  Weather dates or Workshop updates will be pos ted on the York County Audubon website and Derek’s Web Page (freeportwil dbirdsupply.com/birdingtoursinMaine.asp). CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:wells reserve at laudholm farm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Ma ine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.340179;-70.555748 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=wells reserve at laudholm farm:geo:43.340179,-70.555748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:106@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T123000 DTSTAMP:20190127T194700Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day-february- 21st SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day - February 21st DESCRIPTION:The Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audub on team up once again to celebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine! Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, st orybook reading\, and critter crafts in the morning.\n\n\nWinter Wildlife Day\n\n 10-11  Center for Wildlife presentation with animal ambassadors\ n 11-12:30 Tracking walk\, storybook reading\, wildlife craft time\, sled ding\, snowshoeing\, and snowy fun\n\nFMI:  www.wellsreserve.org/event/1 0387/winter-wildlife-day LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T120000 DTSTAMP:20190210T220038Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-feb-23rd-2019 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui - Feb 23rd\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE EMAIL ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.org WITH THE SUBJECT “Workshop Waiting List"\n\nThe winter landscape is a fabulous t ime to connect with the lives of our local wildlife. Mammals\, birds (even winter insects) leave behind tracks\, trails and signs of their presence.  Spend the morning with certified wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui of White Pine Programs\, learning to interpret the abundant clues of our wild neigh bors.\n\nParticipants should be dressed to be outdoors for the entire 3 ho urs - regardless of temperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink . Program runs regardless of snow cover. For adults &\; interested tee ns. Group size is limited to 15 people\, and advance registration is requi red.  Please register using the form below.  The price is $20/ person ($ 25/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.  P articipants who are members of either YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Wells Res erve qualify for the member price.\n\nThe workshop will run from 9 till no on on Saturday\, February 23rd (with Sunday as a fallback date if Saturday 's weather is too poor).\n\nNote: this workshop is being co-hosted by YCA and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, but reservations are being taken only through this YCA website (below). Participants who are members of either Y CA\, Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve are eligible for the members price .\nDan Gardoqui\nDan Gardoqui is a co-founder and Executive Director of W hite Pine Programs\, a nature connection nonprofit based in York\, Maine. He has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language \, and mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as S cience Faculty at Granite State College for over a decade. Through wildlif e tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. While not naviga ting the landscape of nonprofit leadership and management\, Dan loves spen ding time trail running\, hunting\, playing music\, and being a dad to his boys. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T170000 DTSTAMP:20190118T194616Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hog-island-scholarship-applic ation-deadline-3 SUMMARY:Hog Island Scholarships - Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:    \n\nHog Island on midcoast Maine\n\nYCA will again be aw arding a scholarship for the Educator’s Week program in mid-July on fam ed Hog Island. Check the Scholarship Programs link under the Community Inv olvement heading above for more information.\n\nAlso\, the Maine Young Bir ders Club (in conjunction with YCA and Friends of Hog Island) will be awar ding two scholarships for teens.\n\nThe application deadline for all schol arships is March 15th.\n\nYCAS announces 2019 Hog Island Educators Scholar ship flyer\n\n2019 Hog Island Educators Scholarship Application\n\nMYBC-an nounces-2019-Hog-Island-Scholarships-flyer\n\nApplication 2019 Scholarship _Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens 1.17.19\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T203000 DTSTAMP:20190127T192630Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bringing-nature-home-with-eri c-topper SUMMARY:Bringing Nature Home with Eric Topper DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nature Home is Maine Audubon’s new community engagem ent and habitat stewardship initiative based on the bestselling book of th at title by Doug Tallamy.  Join Maine Audubon’s Director of Education\, Eric Topper\, to explore the plants\, practices and perks involved in res toring native food webs in our gardens\, yards and communities.\n\nLike ma ny places\, the landscape of coastal Maine has changed dramatically.  Tod ay\, gardens\, yards\, neighborhoods and towns are playing increasingly cr itical roles in supporting native food webs for birds\, pollinators and ot her wildlife.  Our individual efforts to support wildlife can be both int imately rewarding and broadly beneficial.\n\nWith an overall focus on Main e birds and their habitats\, Topper will introduce what individuals and gr oups can do\, including what plants to choose and how to manage and maint ain our gardens for their full ecological function and benefit.   He will also discuss the large selection of beautiful native flowers\, shrubs and trees we can incorporate into our yards to attract and support a multitud e of birds\, butterflies and other interesting native wildlife.  YCA prog rams are free and open to the public.  Come early for social time and ref reshments.\n\n   CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:107@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T203000 DTSTAMP:20190202T001019Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/fighting-against-the-rising-t ides-a-biologist-looks-at-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-birds-that-live- in-the-saltmarsh-with-logan-maxwell SUMMARY:Fighting Against the Rising Tides: A Biologist Looks at the Impact of Climate Change on Birds That Live in the Saltmarsh - with Logan Maxwell DESCRIPTION:Biologist Logan Maxwell recently completed her master’s work at UNH.  Her research focused on ways climate change affects birds along our coast. Our saltmarshes provide breeding habitat for a community of uni quely adapted birds that are threatened by the ongoing changes in vegetati on\, loss of habitat\, and increased tidal flooding due to rising sea leve ls.\n\nLogan’s aim was to figure out how saltmarsh birds might adapt to this changing environment.  Birds that live in our saltmarshes are seriou sly impacted by lunar high tides. These tides are the leading cause of nes t failure.  Saltmarsh nesting birds are extremely vulnerable to even sli ght increases in sea level.  How might they survive?\n\nLogan is an engag ing speaker who relates well to a diverse audience.  You will leave this program with a better understanding of factors which concern the birder\, motivate the biologist\, and threaten our saltmarsh birds. This program is free and open to the public.  Come early for refreshments and social tim e.\n\n   CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:110@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T150000 DTSTAMP:20190322T190334Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/earth-day-celebration SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Wells Reserve and the Planeteers of Southern Maine are team ing up for this year's (early) Earth Day celebration.   Twenty other org anizations will be participating.\n\nScience underlies many of the activit ies we have planned\, and our question of the day will be "What Would Rach el Do?"\n\nWho's Rachel? Here's a hint: She said:  "The more clearly we c an focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us\, the less taste we shall have for destruction."\n\nFor complete inform ation\, go to:  https://www.wellsreserve.org/event/10389/earth-day-celeb ration-and-trail-dedication LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T110000 DTSTAMP:20190417T160255Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/step-into-a-birds-world-with- dan-gardoqui-saturday-april-20th SUMMARY:Step Into a Bird's World - with Dan Gardoqui - Saturday\, April 20t h DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE EMAIL ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.org WITH THE SUBJECT “4/20 Workshop Waiting List."  Note that a few spots are still available for the May 5th workshop.\n\nAre you curious about the lives o f the birds around you? Have you ever wondered what they eat\, where they rest at night or what they're saying? This half-day field workshop blends a little bit of bird identification with seeking out bird tracks &\; si gn\, interpreting their sounds and understanding their lives. Spend the morning with bird language expert &\; wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui to gain a deeper connection to the birds.\n\nParticipants should be dressed t o be outdoors for the entire 3 hours - regardless of temperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink.  For Adults &\; Interested Teens.   Group size is limited to 15 people\, and advance registration is requi red.  Please register using the form below.  The price is $20/ person ($ 25/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.  P articipants who are members of either YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Wells Res erve qualify for the member price.  Note that this same workshop is also being offered on Sunday\, May 5th.\n\nThis workshop is being co-hosted by YCA and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, but reservations are being taken o nly through this YCA website (below).  Participants who are members of ei ther YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve are eligible for the members price.\n\n\n\nRobin on nest - Seth Davis photos\n\nDan Gardoqui is a co- founder and Executive Director of White Pine Programs\, a nature connectio n nonprofit based in York\, Maine. He has been studying naturalist skills\ , wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Regis tered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College for over a decade. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wil dlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book Wha t the Robin Knows. While not navigating the landscape of nonprofit leaders hip and management\, Dan loves spending time trail running\, hunting\, pla ying music\, and being a dad to his boys. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T110000 DTSTAMP:20190430T194146Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/step-into-a-birds-world-with- dan-gardoqui-sunday-may-5th SUMMARY:Step Into a Bird's World - with Dan Gardoqui - Sunday\, May 5th DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE EMAIL ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.org WITH THE SUBJECT “5/5 Workshop Waiting List."  \n\nAre you curious about the l ives of the birds around you? Have you ever wondered what they eat\, where they rest at night or what they're saying? This half-day field workshop b lends a little bit of bird identification with seeking out bird tracks &am p\; sign\, interpreting their sounds and understanding their lives. Spen d the morning with bird language expert &\; wildlife tracker Dan Gardoq ui to gain a deeper connection to the birds.\n\nParticipants should be dre ssed to be outdoors for the entire 3 hours - regardless of temperature. Dr ess in layers. Bring snacks and a drink.  For Adults &\; Interested T eens.  Group size is limited to 15 people\, and advance registration is required.  Please register using the form below.  The price is $20/ pers on ($25/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop .  Participants who are members of either YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Well s Reserve qualify for the member price.  Note that this same workshop is also being offered on Saturday\, April 20th.\n\nThis workshop is being co- hosted by YCA and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, but reservations are bei ng taken only through this YCA website (below).  Participants who are mem bers of either YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve are eligible for t he members price.\n\n   Yellow Warbler - Seth Davis photo\n\nDan Gardoqu i is a co-founder and Executive Director of White Pine Programs\, a natur e connection nonprofit based in York\, Maine. He has been studying natural ist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for over 25 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Trac ker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite St ate College for over a decade. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contrib uted to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird languag e book What the Robin Knows. While not navigating the landscape of nonpro fit leadership and management\, Dan loves spending time trail running\, hu nting\, playing music\, and being a dad to his boys. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:112@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T130000 DTSTAMP:20190407T222703Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/maine-bird-atlas-training-2 SUMMARY:Maine Bird Atlas Training - May 11th in Wells DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 2018\, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries an d Wildlife (DIFW) launched the "Maine Bird Atlas" - a new 5 year statewide project to document the birds that call Maine home.\n\nThis in-depth trai ning will be focused on how to document birds during the upcoming breeding season. It will involve an overview of the project\, including background and objectives\, explain various ways to participate\, and take a hands-o n look at how to use eBird (the database for collecting Maine Bird Atlas s ightings).\n\nWe will spend time indoors reviewing materials and procedure s\, then finish with a short walk outside to practice "atlasing." We sugge st dressing in layers as the temperature will vary throughout the day. Boo ts or waterproof footwear is recommended while we are outside. Snacks and drinks will be provided but please bring any additional food items you'll want.\n\nThis workshop is free but space is limited.  It will be held at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.   Please pre-register here:  https://ma ineaudubon.coursestorm.com/course/maine-bird-atlas-training4?page=2\n\n(No te that this workshop is also being offered on Sunday\, May 12th at the Th ree Rivers Land Trust offices in Alfred.  Please go to our event listing for May 12th and select the link there if you wish to register for that se ssion.)\n\nA Maine native\, Doug Hitchcox grew up in Hollis and graduated from the University of Maine in 2011. The year he graduated\, he traveled to every corner of the state trying to observe as many species as possibl e in what is known as a ‘Big Year.’ He ended the year having seen 314 species in the state\, a new record for Maine. Throughout college Doug wor ked at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center running their store and leadin g walks and tours. Doug was hired as Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist in the summer of 2013\, a long time “dream job” for him. In his free tim e\, Doug is one of Maine’s eBird reviewers\, owner and moderator of the ‘Maine-birds’ listserv\, York County Audubon board member\, and voting member of the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:111@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190512T130000 DTSTAMP:20190407T222556Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/maine-bird-atlas-training SUMMARY:Maine Bird Atlas Training - May 12th in Alfred DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 2018\, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries an d Wildlife (DIFW) launched the "Maine Bird Atlas" - a new 5 year statewide project to document the birds that call Maine home.\n\nThis in-depth trai ning will be focused on how to document birds during the upcoming breeding season. It will involve an overview of the project\, including background and objectives\, explain various ways to participate\, and take a hands-o n look at how to use eBird (the database for collecting Maine Bird Atlas s ightings).\n\nWe will spend time indoors reviewing materials and procedure s\, then finish with a short walk outside to practice "atlasing." We sugge st dressing in layers as the temperature will vary throughout the day. Boo ts or waterproof footwear is recommended while we are outside. Snacks and drinks will be provided but please bring any additional food items you'll want.\n\nThis workshop is free but space is limited.  It will be held at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.   Please pre-register here:  https://ma ineaudubon.coursestorm.com/course/maine-bird-atlas-training5?page=2\n\n(No te that this workshop is also being offered on Saturday\, May 11th at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.  Please go to our event listing for May 11th a nd select the link there if you wish to register for that session.)\n\nA M aine native\, Doug Hitchcox grew up in Hollis and graduated from the Univ ersity of Maine in 2011. The year he graduated\, he traveled to every corn er of the state trying to observe as many species as possible in what is k nown as a ‘Big Year.’ He ended the year having seen 314 species in the state\, a new record for Maine. Throughout college Doug worked at the Sca rborough Marsh Audubon Center running their store and leading walks and to urs. Doug was hired as Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist in the summer of 2013\, a long time “dream job” for him. In his free time\, Doug is on e of Maine’s eBird reviewers\, owner and moderator of the ‘Maine-birds ’ listserv\, York County Audubon board member\, and voting member of the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n\n \n\n \; CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Three Rivers Land Trust\, 25 Swetts Bridge Rd\, Alfred\, ME\, 0400 42\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 Swetts Bridge Rd\, Alfre d\, ME\, 040042\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Three Rivers La nd Trust:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T203000 DTSTAMP:20190313T145713Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-black-ghost-understanding -the-maine-black-bear-with-deborah-perkins SUMMARY:The Black Ghost: Understanding the Maine Black Bear - with Deborah Perkins DESCRIPTION:Wildlife ecologist Deborah Perkins brings us an engaging\, info rmative\, and visually dramatic show for all ages!  Deborah’s experienc e as a bear biologist included studying black bears and grizzly bears acro ss North America.  In Maine\, she worked with the Department of Inland Fi sheries &\; Wildlife’s black bear program.  Have you ever climbed in to a bear’s den?  Well\, Deb has!\n\nIn fact\, Deb has worked on variou s other bird and mammal studies throughout North America including shorebi rds in the Canadian Arctic\, Canada Lynx in northern Maine\, and seals and seabirds in Maine. In this program Deb will bring her Black Bear adventur es to life with stories\, science\, and pictures.\n\nFMI:  https://www.f irstlighthabitats.com/my-story\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/firstlighthabit ats\n\nThe program is free and open to the public. Come early for refreshm ents and social time.\n\n    CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:113@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T100000 DTSTAMP:20190503T210738Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-2 SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Satur day this summer starting June 1st for a guided bird walk around the Reserv e property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them\; if not\, you can borrow some. These walks are free and open to the public.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and reservations are no t required.  The additional dates are 6/15\, 6/29\, 7/13 and 7/27\, 8/10 and 8/24.  Walks typically last about 2 hours. The photo below shows a ma le Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\ n\n CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States GEO:43.339535;-70.554543 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:43.339535,-70.554543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:109@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T201500 DTSTAMP:20190313T152258Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-state-of-maines-wildlife- with-judy-camuso-commissioner-of-the-maine-department-of-inland-fisheries- and-wildlife SUMMARY:The State of Maine’s Wildlife with Judy Camuso\, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Judy Camuso’s career began at Maine Audubon and she has been engaging people with wildlife ever since. Knowing that people will conserv e and protect the things they love\, her mission became to share her passi on for nature.\n\nAn important opportunity led her to become Maine Departm ent of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s first female regional biologist a nd later to become the Director of the Department and most recently Commis sioner.  This amazing woman is a licensed bird bander and an avid birder\ , as well as a hunter\, who canoes\, hikes and bikes. Camuso is a leader i n protecting Maine’s inland fish\, and wildlife.\n\nWe hear that visitor s to Maine annually contribute more than a billion dollars to our economy in their pursuit of wildlife-related activities.  Governor Mills’ appoi ntment of Judy Camuso to become Commissioner of the Maine Department of In land Fisheries and Wildlife gives her an incredible opportunity to spread her enthusiasm and passion.\n\nCamuso is respected for her science-based m anagement decisions regarding Maine’s inland fish\, wildlife\, and non-g ame habitats.  We look forward to hearing updates on endangered species a s well as our iconic species like loons\, moose and arctic char.\n\nThis p rogram is free and open to the public.  Come early for social time and re freshments.  The program begins at 7 pm and will be preceded by a brief a nnual meeting starting at 6:45 pm.\n\n               CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:114@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T190000 DTSTAMP:20190517T131831Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/photographing-the-night-sky-c apturing-the-stars-milky-way-and-northern-lights-with-mike-taylor SUMMARY:Photographing the Night Sky: Capturing the Stars\, Milky Way\, an d Northern Lights with Mike Taylor DESCRIPTION:Photographing the Night Sky: Capturing the Stars\, Milky Way\, and Northern Lights with artist\, astrophotographer\, philosopher\, musici an\, movie buff\, and self-proclaimed connoisseur of beverages made from m alted barley Mike Taylor.\n\nTaylor been interested in observing and photo graphing the features of the night sky since he was a child.  He says it is an awe-inspiring experience that too few people ever get to enjoy. Natu re at night is so radically different from the day! Moonlight\, unusual no ises\, or unfamiliar sights can awaken your inner child. We marvel at the world again.\n\nMike Taylor is a contributing member of the International Dark-Sky Association and he has been working in conjunction with their org anization to help raise public awareness of artificial light pollution and its negative effects on human health\, wildlife\, safety and energy waste .\n\nTaylor’s landscape astrophotography and scenic/nature images articl es have been featured in many places including Down East\, Outdoor Photogr aphy\, Astronomy\, social media\, and television news programs to name jus t a few.  Marvel at the sights of the night sky!\n\nFMI: www.miketaylorp hoto.com  or on Facebook: Taylor Photography\n\nThis program is free and open to the public.  Come early for social time and refreshments.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:117@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T210000 DTSTAMP:20191006T133426Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-sketching-workshop-with- michael-boardman SUMMARY:Bird Sketching Workshop with Michael Boardman DESCRIPTION:\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO B E ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudu bon.org WITH “WORKSHOP WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT\n\nSketching bird s is a great way to increase your appreciation of birds and your abilities to identify them.  This fun and low pressure workshop will allow you to explore sketching birds using mounted specimens. Michael Boardman is a wil dlife artist and master naturalist who will introduce you to or help you d evelop further your ability to sketch birds and nature.\n\n\n\n\nOpen to b oth beginners and those with more experience\, we will work to loosen up y our artist hand to eye coordination through fun exercises\, talk about and practice some sketching techniques for making visual notes when watching birds in the field\, and work on details of anatomy and structure. There w ill also be a brief watercolor demo with the opportunity to experiment wit h some color. All materials will be provided but people are welcome to bri ng their own supplies.\n\n\n\n\nMichael is known for his watercolor bird p ortraits and nature journal sketches. He has connected his art to wildlife science through artist residencies at Acadia National Park\, Hog Island A udubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park\, and most recently Arctic Nationa l Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in June of 2019. He is also the owner and arti st of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garments from his artwork.\n \n\nGroup size is limited and advance registration is required.  Please r egister using the form below.  The price is $20/ person ($25/person for n on-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n   \n\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:115@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T190000 DTSTAMP:20190812T141505Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/oaxaca-mexico-rare-birds-and- ancient-cultures-with-doug-hitchcox-and-ken-janes SUMMARY:Oaxaca Mexico: Rare Birds and Ancient Cultures - with Doug Hitchco x and Ken Janes DESCRIPTION:In March 2019\, Maine Audubon\, in association with Field Guide s Birding Tours\, made a trip to south-western Mexico in search of rare sp ecies that are unique to the Sierra Madre mountains area. Based in the bea utiful colonial city of Oaxaca\, known for great birds\, authentic food\, and amazing human history\, the group explored many habitats including the semi-arid deserts near Teotitltán and the pine forests of La Cumbre at a ltitudes of up to almost 10000 feet. \nDoug and Ken will report on the su ccessful search for rare endemic species like Dwarf Jay\, Gray-barred Wren \, Mountain Trogon and Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo in the mountains as wel l as the Oaxaca Sparrow\, Boucard’s Wren\, Gray-breasted Woodpecker\, an d Dusky Hummingbird in the desert areas. Many other species were added to the list including flocks of Gray Silky-flycatcher\, rare Ocellated Thrash er\, and the beautiful Red Warbler. \nThe presentation will include a des cription of the city of Oaxaca and the surrounding area\, home of the anci ent pre-Columbian Zapotec culture. The group had a chance to explore the i mposing ruins of Monte Albán and Mitla\, learning about early indigenous people and their impressive engineering and architectural skills. We also had ample opportunity to watch local artisans weaving traditional tapestri es and sample the world- famous cuisine. Where else can you watch Blue-thr oated Hummingbirds while enjoying a lunch of Aztec stew? \nDoug Hitchcox is the Staff Naturalist at Maine Audubon and was one of the guides. Ken Ja nes is a Kennebunk resident and enthusiastic birder. Both are members of Y ork County Audubon and serve on the Board of Directors.\n \nYCA programs are free and open to the public.  Come early for social time and refreshm ents.\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T160000 DTSTAMP:20190927T145924Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/seed-sale-early-bird-deadline SUMMARY:Seed Sale Early Bird deadline DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time. Profits from our annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. A wide variety of type s of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you o rder early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order by 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 25th. \n\nOrder pick up will be at the Wells R eserve on Friday\, November 8th from 1 - 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 9th f rom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help lo ad your car. \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form via this link:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ SeedSale2019.pdf\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:123@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T210000 DTSTAMP:20191028T135032Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-sketching-workshop-with- michael-boardman-3 SUMMARY:Bird Sketching Workshop with Michael Boardman DESCRIPTION:\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO B E ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudu bon.org WITH “WORKSHOP WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT\n\nSketching bird s is a great way to increase your appreciation of birds and your abilities to identify them.  This fun and low pressure workshop will allow you to explore sketching birds using mounted specimens. Michael Boardman is a wil dlife artist and master naturalist who will introduce you to or help you d evelop further your ability to sketch birds and nature.\n\n\n\n\nOpen to b oth beginners and those with more experience\, we will work to loosen up y our artist hand to eye coordination through fun exercises\, talk about and practice some sketching techniques for making visual notes when watching birds in the field\, and work on details of anatomy and structure. There w ill also be a brief watercolor demo with the opportunity to experiment wit h some color. All materials will be provided but people are welcome to bri ng their own supplies.\n\n\n\n\nMichael is known for his watercolor bird p ortraits and nature journal sketches. He has connected his art to wildlife science through artist residencies at Acadia National Park\, Hog Island A udubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park\, and most recently Arctic Nationa l Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in June of 2019. He is also the owner and arti st of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garments from his artwork.\n \n\nGroup size is limited and advance registration is required.  Please r egister using the form below.  The price is $20/ person ($25/person for n on-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n   \n\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States GEO:43.336830;-70.552010 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:43.336830,-70.552010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T120000 DTSTAMP:20191024T154204Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/rare-birds-a-workshop-with-do ug-hitchcox SUMMARY:Rare Birds in Maine - A Workshop with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:Rare birds capture our imagination. They draw crowds\, appear o n headlines\, and offer a unique opportunity to see something foreign to y our area. Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist\, Doug Hitchcox\, for a workshop to learn how and why some birds appear out of their normal range\ , tools you can use to predict their occurrence\, and tips on what to do i f you find something unusual. During this\, we will begin our day with a b ird walk to check for any unusual sightings during “rarity season”\, g ather inside for a slideshow\, then follow up with a second walk nearby.\n \nAdvance registration is required.  Please register using the form below .  The price is $20/ person ($25/person for non-members)\, payable by cas h or check at the workshop.\n\nWe'll meet at the Fire Station in Biddeford Pool at 7:30 a.m. and start with a little local birding with rarities (or at least uncommon birds) in mind.  Then we'll have an indoor session in the second floor room of the FD building\, then take another shot at some of the great local birding spots.\n\nA Maine native\, Doug Hitchcox grew up in Hollis and graduated from the University of Maine in 2011. The year he graduated\, he traveled to every corner of the state trying to observe as many species as possible in what is known as a ‘Big Year.’ He ended the year having seen 314 species in the state\, a new record for Maine. T hroughout college Doug worked at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center runn ing their store and leading walks and tours. Doug was hired as Maine Audub on’s Staff Naturalist in the summer of 2013\, a long time “dream job ” for him. In his free time\, Doug is one of Maine’s eBird reviewers\, owner and moderator of the ‘Maine-birds’ listserv\, York County Audub on board member\, and voting member of the Maine Bird Records Committee.\n \nPhotos below are LeConte's Sparrow and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher\, two b irds that were found in Maine\, well outside their normal range\n\n LOCATION:Biddeford Pool Fire Station\, 25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, biddeford pool \, ME\, 04006\, United States GEO:43.445854;-70.350639 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, bidde ford pool\, ME\, 04006\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Biddefor d Pool Fire Station:geo:43.445854,-70.350639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T000000 DTSTAMP:20190927T150442Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/seed-sale-pickup-and-sale SUMMARY:Seed Sale pickup and sale DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time. Profits from our annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon a nd the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you ord er early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order by 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 25th.\n\nOrder pick up will be at the Wells Reser ve on Friday\, November 8th from 1 - 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 9th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load y our car. \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form via this link:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SeedS ale2019.pdf\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:121@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T120000 DTSTAMP:20191015T150550Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/tree-walk-along-kennebunks-br idle-path-with-eileen-willard SUMMARY:Tree Walk along Kennebunk’s Bridle Path with Eileen Willard DESCRIPTION:Would you like to know more about our local trees\, and improve your tree identification skills?  On Saturday\, November 16th\, York Cou nty Audubon is pleased to sponsor a tree walk along Kennebunk’s Bridle P ath led by Eileen Willard\, an Instructor in Dendrology at the University of New Hampshire.\n\nAt 10 a.m. on Saturday\, November 16th\, we'll ventur e along the Mousam River just when most folks think there isn’t much to see during “Down-leaf Time” in Maine. However\, Eileen will do her bes t to dispel this notion with observations about how trees survive winter\, how they restore nutrients to the soil\, how the promise of spring is vis ible before leaves turn green and flowers bloom in May. We will find 6” evergreen shrubs living close to the ground providing food for wildlife an d smelling like Teaberry gum. What’s the connection between all those sq uirrels and the number of acorns in 2019?\n\nAlong the path\, we'll observ e the changing conditions from upland trees to shrubby plants better suite d to acidic soil with fewer nutrients. How do environmental conditions inf luence the landscape we see? Learn how to identify shrubs and trees by the persistent fruits\, buds\, leaf scars and bark instead of using leaves se en only for part of each year. How does the vegetation we see today compar e to historical picture?\n\nJoin us for a 2 hour walk. Please park along e ither side of Route 9 where it intersects the Bridle Path\, just north of the Mousam River.  This event is free of charge and open to all.  Reserv ations are not required\, but are appreciated\, to give us an idea of how many might join us. You can register using the from below.\n\nIn the event of rain\, the walk will be postponed to the following day\, Sunday\, Nove mber 17th.  Please check our website\, yorkcountyaudubon.org for confirma tion of a postponement.\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:116@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T190000 DTSTAMP:20191105T151647Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-state-of-maines-loons-wit h-the-birdist-nick-lund SUMMARY:The State of Maine's Loons - with "The Birdist" Nick Lund DESCRIPTION:The Common Loon is an iconic denizen and for many epitomizes a Maine summer. But how well do you actually know the Common Loon?  Do they migrate?  What do they eat? How long do they live?  How many Common Loo ns are there? Why are loons important?\n\nThis program will start with an in-depth look at the physiology and habits of the Common Loon\, including how its body is built to be an effective underwater hunter\, and the timin g of its arrival on Maine breeding lakes. We will also take a look at the threats faced by loons.\n\nNick Lund is Maine Audubon's Network and Outrea ch Manager. A Maine native and well known birder\, he writes for publicati ons like Audubon\, Slate\, Down East\, and National Geographic.  On the w eb many follow his entertaining posts about birds and birding at “The Bi rdist”.\n\nMaine Audubon has worked for more than 35 years to count loon s in the state\, and to examine the causes of loon mortality. This informa tion has helped inform policies necessary to protect loons and ensure that their calls echo across Maine lakes for years to come.\n\nYork County Aud ubon programs are free and open to the public.  Come early for social tim e and light refreshments.\n\n \n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:125@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T123000 DTSTAMP:20200116T235641Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-seabirds-in-maine-a-wo rkshop-with-ed-jenkins SUMMARY:Winter Seabirds in Maine - a workshop with Ed Jenkins DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon. org WITH “WORKSHOP WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT\n\nSeabirds are\, by their very nature\, enigmatic and difficult to observe closely. They are s uperbly adapted for life out at sea\, specialized in a myriad of ways to f ill every niche in an environment that may seem harsh and desolate to us.\ n\nEven in Maine where seabirds are present in large numbers\, getting clo se enough to begin to understand their fascinating lives can be tough\, es pecially as they face growing conservation challenges. This program will s tart with an overview of seabird ecology\, from how they find food at sea\ , to their incredible migration strategies\, before focusing on the specie s that can be found in Maine in the winter\, from razorbills and murres to gulls and sea ducks. We will then conduct a ‘sea-watch’ from the coas tal cliffs\, learning to identify passing birds\, including\, hopefully\, some passing rarities.\n\nThis workshop will be held on Saturday morning\, January 25th\, 2020\, from 8:30 am till (about) 12:30 pm. at the Cliff Ho use in Cape Neddick (whose support for this event is greatly appreciated). It will include both an indoor presentation and discussion\, and an outdo or search for seabirds.\n\n Advance registration is required.  To regist er\, please use the registration form below. The price is $20/ person ($2 5/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n\nE d Jenkins has been working with seabirds for the past decade\, in Maine fo r National Audubon\, but also elsewhere in the US and abroad\, from New Ze aland to Malta. Originally from the UK\, he received his M.Sc. studying se abirds in Newfoundland in 2018\,  and now lives in Falmouth.\n\n     CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Cliff House\, 591 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick\, ME\, 03902\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=591 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick \, ME\, 03902\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Cliff House:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T120000 DTSTAMP:20191205T185520Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-feb-22-2020 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui - Feb 22\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:The winter landscape is a fabulous time to connect with the liv es of our local wildlife. Mammals\, birds (even winter insects) leave behi nd tracks\, trails and signs of their presence. Spend the morning with ce rtified wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui of White Pine Programs\, learning to interpret the abundant clues of our wild neighbors.\n\nDan Gardoqui has b een studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and m entoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a C ertified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has con tributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird lan guage book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connect ion nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead w ith Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through natur e-based consulting services &\; adventures.\n\nGroup size is limited to 15 people\, and advance registration is required.  This workshop is bein g co-hosted by YCA and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, but reservations ar e being taken only through the Wells Reserve website which you can reach b y this link:  https://www.wellsreserve.org/event/11468/winter-wildlife-tr acking\n\nThe price is $20/person for members or $25/person for non-member s.  Participants who are members of either YCA\, Maine Audubon or the Wel ls Reserve qualify for the member price.  An additional charge of about $ 2 is also added to cover the Eventbrite registration fee.\n\nParticipants should be dressed to be outdoors for the entire 3 hours - regardless of te mperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink. Program runs regardl ess of snow cover. For adults &\; interested teens.\n\nThe workshop wil l run from 9 till noon on Saturday\, February 22nd (with Sunday as a fallb ack date if Saturday's weather is too poor).\nDan Gardoqui\n  CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:126@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T000000 DTSTAMP:20200109T163234Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/scholarship-application-due-d ate SUMMARY:Scholarship Application Due Date DESCRIPTION:Applications for our two Hog Island Scholarships are due March 15th.  These are the Scholarships for Educator's Week\, and the Young Bir der's Scholarship for Teens ages 14-17.   See the our Scholarships page for complete information and the application forms. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:127@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T203000 DTSTAMP:20200314T150142Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/botswana-safari-a-wildlife-lo vers-dream-come-true-with-suzanne-kahn SUMMARY:Botswana Safari: A Wildlife Lover’s Dream Come True - with Suzann e Kahn - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns  about the coronavirus\, we have cancelled our March 24th program.  Thanks for your understanding and take care.  \n\ nExplore the wonders of elephants\, leopards\, giraffes\, and more on a ph otographic journey through northern Botswana.\n\nIn March of 2019\, Educat ion Director Suzanne Kahn traveled to Botswana for an eight-day safari. Sh e visited three different regions: the Okavango Delta\, the Savute Channel \, and Hunda Island. Come explore this remote and wildlife-rich area of Af rica with Suzanne as she shares her photos and stories from this once in a lifetime adventure.\n\nSuzanne is the Education Director at the Wells Res erve at Laudholm.  She has lived in Maine since 1996. Prior to the Reserv e\, she worked in Portland as the Science Coordinator at the Children's Mu seum of Maine. Suzanne also led families and school groups on hikes and cr uises at Acadia National Park as an interpretation/environmental education park ranger with the National Park Service. For a couple of winter season s\, Suzanne traveled cross-country to work at an environmental education c enter on Puget Sound in Washington.\n\nSuzanne received her Master's degre e from Audubon Expedition Institute's Ecological Teaching and Learning Pro gram at Lesley University. Her undergraduate work was in environmental sci ence and biology at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania.\n\nCome early for l ight refreshments and social time.  Free and open to the public.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T123000 DTSTAMP:20200320T214125Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/maine-waterbirds-in-early-spr ing-a-workshop-with-edward-jenkins-april-11-2020 SUMMARY:Maine Waterbirds in Early Spring – a Workshop with Edward Jenkins - April 11\, 2020 - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns  about the coronavirus\, we have cancelled our April 11th workshop.  Thanks for your understanding and take care.  \n \nWaterbird migration begins early in coastal Maine\, with wintering speci es leaving for their breeding grounds while others are starting to arrive from elsewhere to breed. Some other species stopover in Maine during their migration to other places\, often congregating in well known areas such a s Biddeford Pool.\n\nThis program will start with an overview of waterbird ecology and their fascinating migration strategies\, before discussing th e conservation issues they and coastal wetlands face. Then we will focus o n the species that can be found in coastal Maine in early spring\, from se abirds such as alcids to freshwater-adapted species such as wading birds a nd dabbling ducks.\n\nThis workshop will be held on Saturday morning\, Apr il 11th\, 2020\, from 8:30 am till (about) 12:30 pm. in Biddeford Pool. We 'll meet at the Fire Station at the corner of Orcutt Blvd and Stonecliff R oad.  We'll start with an indoor program in the second floor meeting room of the Fire Station. We will then go looking for birds\, searching both f reshwater and saltwater habitats\, before finishing at East Point Sanctuar y in order to see as many species as possible.\n\nAdvance registration is required.  To register\, please use the registration form below. The pric e is $20/ person ($25/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check a t the workshop.\n\nEd Jenkins has been working with seabirds for the past decade\, in Maine for National Audubon\, but also elsewhere in the US and abroad\, from New Zealand to Malta. Originally from the UK\, he received h is M.Sc. studying seabirds in Newfoundland in 2018\,  and now lives in Fa lmouth.\n\n     CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Biddeford Pool Fire Station\, 25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, biddeford pool \, ME\, 04006\, United States GEO:43.4458553;-70.35064 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 L.B. Orcutt Blvd\, bidde ford pool\, ME\, 04006\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Biddefor d Pool Fire Station:geo:43.4458553,-70.35064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T203000 DTSTAMP:20200405T184822Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/reptiles-with-greg-leclair-ca ncelled SUMMARY:Reptiles with Greg LeClair - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns about the coronavirus\, we have cancelled our M arch 24th program. Thanks for your understanding\, and take care. LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, 01060\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Audito rium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T203000 DTSTAMP:20200607T131208Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/an-artists-view-of-glacier-ba y-national-park-with-michael-boardman SUMMARY:An Artist’s View of Glacier Bay National Park - with Michael Boar dman DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns about the coronavirus\, we have cancelled this May 19th program. However\, an online program has been scheduled for June 16th\; please go to the post for that event to register for it. Thanks for your understanding\, and take care. \n\n\nIn 2015\, local wildlife artist Michael Boardman spent 2 weeks as the artist in residence in Glacier Bay Alaska. He spent time studying the wildlife and unique geology of the park with scientists and wildlife biologists.  On Tues\, March 16th he will g ive a presentation on the park\, its wildlife and the experience of creati ng art in such an inspiring environment.\n\nMichael is known for his water color bird portraits and nature journal sketches. He has connected his art to wildlife science through artist residencies at Acadia National Park\, Hog Island Audubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park\, and most recently Ar ctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in June of 2019. He is also the ow ner and artist of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garments from hi s artwork.\n\nThis program will be held in the Mather Auditorium of the We lls Reserve at Laudholm. This program is free and open to the public\, and starts at 7 p.m. Come early for social time and refreshments.\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T190000 DTSTAMP:20200607T130900Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/online-via-zoom-an-artists-vi ew-of-the-alaska-national-wildlife-refuge-with-michael-boardman-tuesday-ju ne-16th SUMMARY:Online via Zoom: An Artist’s View of the Alaska National Wildlif e Refuge – with Michael Boardman – Tuesday\, June 16th DESCRIPTION:For the past several months\, we have had to cancel our program s and workshops to help ensure everyone's health and safety.  Now\, we ar e very pleased to present our first Zoom Online program on June 16th at 7 p.m.  To register for this event\, please click on the link in the paragr aph in bold font at the bottom of this post.\n\n                   \n\nMichael Boardman is a wildlife artist and member of the Maine Maste r Naturalist program.  In spring of 2019\, he was selected by the U.S. Fi sh and Wildlife Service to be the Artist-In-Residence at the Arctic Nation al Wildlife Refuge. He was flown to the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge in June to spend two weeks at the Canning River Bird Camp\, assisting the ornithologists there study all the migrating birds breeding on the tundra . In his presentation\, Michael will share his unique experience in an ext reme environment\, with plenty of artwork and stories about how the avian life of the Arctic Refuge connects us all to that endangered landscape.\n\ n[caption id="attachment_2359" align="alignnone" width="281"] Wildlife art ist Michael Boardman in his North Yarmouth studio  (Press Herald photo by Gregory Rec)[/caption]\n\nMichael is known for his watercolor bird portra its and nature journal sketches. Numerous artist residencies have allowed him to connect art and science\, including Acadia National Park\, Hog Isla nd Audubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park &\; Preserve\, and most rec ently Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in June of 2019.  He is a lso the owner and artist of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garmen ts from his artwork. (www.coyotees.com)\n\nMichael will discuss his time i n the Arctic Refuge\, share stories and images\, and answer your question s. We hope you can join us!\nThere's no charge\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program.  To do so\, please click on this link a nd enter your name and email address:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg ister/tZIqc--vpjMtHNPW9-I9zEoPyvCYaARYqZpl\nAfter registering\, you will r eceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeti ng.\n \n\n` END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T200000 DTSTAMP:20200702T201906Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/online-via-zoom-improving-you r-bird-photography-with-laurie-pocher SUMMARY:Online via Zoom: Improving Your Bird Photography – with Laurie P ocher DESCRIPTION:Bird photography has never been more popular\, and we'd like to offer some help to improve your results and your enjoyment as well!  On Tuesday\, July 21st\, at 7 p.m.\, we'll be presenting our second online Zo om program\, this time on Improving Your Bird Photography.  To register f or this event\, please click on the link in the paragraph in bold font at the bottom of this post.\n\n \n\nIf you’ve ever tried to photograph bird s\, you know it’s often not easy. Your subjects are small\, fast\, and s hy… they move around a lot\, they’re most active early and late in the day\, they hang out in trees and shrubs… and they fly. It can be diffic ult at times just to get a clear view of one\, never mind capture a photo. It can be frustrating\, for sure. But it can also be incredibly rewarding when everything comes together and you nail the shot.\n\n \n\nLaurie Poch er\, a member of our YCA Board\, is an amateur Nature &\; Wildlife Phot ographer\, who has been mildly obsessed with birds for 25+ years. In our J uly program\, she’ll offer some tips and suggestions to help you overcom e some of the challenges in photographing birds. We’ll discuss camera eq uipment and settings that can help in different situations\, and review co mposition and editing tips to enhance your bird photos and increase your o dds of capturing frame-worthy images. You don’t need an advanced camera to get some great shots.  Your photo skills can be improved\, even for sh ots taken with your phone!\n\nThere’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program.  To do so\, please cl ick on this link and enter your name and email address:  \n\nhttps://us02 web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ct7kPR1XRBa7HyoL7KmtPw\n\n\nAfter register ing\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about j oining the meeting. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T201500 DTSTAMP:20200801T201715Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/23-reasons-to-go-outside-with -josh-fecteau SUMMARY:23 Reasons To Go Outside – with Josh Fecteau DESCRIPTION:Interested in discovering some of the birds\, plants and nature that are often hiding in plain sight all around us?  Local naturalist Jo sh Fecteau will share some of the wild treasures he's found near his home in Kennebunkport\, and encourage all of us to go outside to make rewarding discoveries of our own.\n\n    \n\nOn Tuesday\, August 18th\, at 7 p.m. \, York County Audubon will be presenting this program online.  The progr am is available free of charge\, but advance registration is required.  P lease use the link in red bold below.\n\nJosh grew up along the southern M aine coast.  In his early 20’s\, he discovered his passion for the natu ral world.  Since then\, he has spent countless hours exploring New Engl and\, observing and interacting with his surroundings in fresh\, exciting ways.\n\nIn 2017\, he gave free reign to his passion for birds\, and ended up setting a Maine Big Year record\, observing 317 different bird species in Maine in that calendar year\, including quite a few rarities.\n\n    \n\nAnother passion is his love of wild native plants\, especially edible ones.  Over the years\, he has presented a variety of workshops and progr ams on foraging for edible wild plants\, providing guidelines and tips for safe\, successful and satisfying foraging in your backyard and beyond.\n\ nHis strong desire to share his love of the natural world with others who are hungry for wild connection inspires his blog\, joshfecteau.com\, where he is making steady progress toward his goal of providing 237 Reasons to Go Outside.\nThere’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/re gister/WN_99GMz9RoS5WBHAVLhst5Fg\nAfter registering\, you will receive a c onfirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T201500 DTSTAMP:20200827T192813Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/seabird-sentinels-in-the-gulf -of-maine-what-they-can-tell-us-about-the-state-of-our-oceans SUMMARY:Seabird sentinels in the Gulf of Maine: What they can tell us about the state of our oceans DESCRIPTION:By the middle of the 20th century\, the populations of many spe cies of seabirds in the Gulf of Maine had been decimated.  Puffins had la st nested on Eastern Egg Rock in 1885 and terns in 1936.  In 1973\, Natio nal Audubon started a program to reintroduce and establish the Maine breed ing grounds for these species\, led by seabird visionary Steve Kress.  In 2019\, forty-five years later\, Steve retired and turned over the program to new leadership.\n\nThe program has proved exceptionally successful. Th e population of Atlantic Puffins has grown to more than 1\,000 nesting pai rs on five coastal Maine islands\, and nesting colonies have been restored for over 40\,000 other seabirds.  Furthermore\, the restoration techniqu es developed in Maine have now been used to bring back more than 50 specie s of seabirds around the world\, many critically endangered. But the work is far from done\, as these populations continue to face dramatic new chal lenges.\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, September 15th\, at 7 p.m.\, we're delighted t o welcome Dr. Donald Lyons\, who now leads Audubon's seabird programs in M aine.  He’ll share the latest information on the health of our seabird populations\, and the outlook going forward. We can now study puffins\, te rns\, and other species to better understand the Gulf of Maine\, the loomi ng effects of climate change\, and how to manage fisheries for ecosystem h ealth and sustainable economies.\n\n \n\nDr. Lyons is a Director of Conser vation Science for the National Audubon Society\, and has spent his career in work directly aligned with Audubon’s Seabird Restoration Program\, i ncluding the last 20 years at Oregon State University.\n\nThere’s no cha rge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this pro gram. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email a ddress:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_99GMz9RoS5WBHAVLhst5F g\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing in formation about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T201500 DTSTAMP:20200917T143833Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/conserving-reptiles-and-amphi bians-a-maine-focus-with-greg-leclair SUMMARY:Conserving Reptiles and Amphibians - A Maine Focus with Greg LeClai r DESCRIPTION:Gregory LeClair is a wildlife biologist with a contagious passi on for amphibians and reptiles that he has honed from early in his life. I n our October Zoom program\, he will share his enthusiasm\, concerns\, and insight into diverse topics including amphibian extinction\, the exotic p et trade\, habitat destruction\, the impact of human attitudes on wildlife conservation\, and more. He’ll offer backyard landscaping recommendati ons\, and offer other ways we can become involved in protecting these thre atened species. Adults will love this fascinating program. It would also b e appropriate for middle school or high school students who are curious ab out working with wildlife.\n\n \n\nGreg LeClair is a master’s student at the University of Maine where he studies environmental DNA (eDNA) applica tions in turtle conservation. He graduated from Unity College in 2018 with a BS in Wildlife Biology\, where he participated in herpetological resear ch projects on snakes\, salamanders\, frogs\, and turtles with Dr. Matthew Chatfield. Greg is the project creator of The Big Night: Maine Amphibian Migration Monitoring and hosts a YouTube show about wildlife conservation \, GregmentsBio which features videos that detail the science behind these issues. His research projects focus on applied threatened species conserv ation with a strong taste for reptiles and amphibians.\n\nThere’s no cha rge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this pro gram. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email a ddress:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_JjaindRiue2KNQoFQ xXA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containin g information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:136@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T160000 DTSTAMP:20201002T142115Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-seed-sale-early-bird-pri cing-deadline SUMMARY:2020 Bird Seed Sale - Early Bird Pricing Deadline DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time.  Profits from ou r annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of ty pes of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you order early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order b y 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 30th.  The instructions for ordering are on the order form which you can access via the link in red below.\n\n\nOrder pick up (and additional opportunity for purchases) will be at the Wells Re serve on Friday\, November 13th from 1 – 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 14t h from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car.  \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form via this link:\nSeedSale2020Download\n CATEGORIES:Seed Sale LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:137@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T000000 DTSTAMP:20201002T142237Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2020-bird-seed-sale-pick-up-d ates SUMMARY:2020 Bird Seed Sale - Pick up Dates DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time.  Profits from ou r annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of ty pes of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you order early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order b y 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 30th.  The instructions for ordering are on the order form which you can access via the link in red below.\n\n\nOrder pick up (and additional opportunity for purchases) will be at the Wells Re serve on Friday\, November 13th from 1 – 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 14t h from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car.  \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form via this link:\nSeedSale2020Download\n CATEGORIES:Seed Sale LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:138@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T201500 DTSTAMP:20201022T152506Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-narwhals-tusk-the-ten-mos t-remarkable-marine-mammal-adaptations-with-zack-klyver SUMMARY:The Narwhal’s Tusk: the ten most remarkable marine mammal adaptat ions - with Zack Klyver DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered why a narwhal has a tusk? How sperm whal es catch squid in the deep dark ocean? Which whale has the biggest tail\, lives the longest\, and holds the world migration record? Did you know tha t whale "waste" results in great plant plankton blooms in the ocean that p roduce the oxygen we breath\, slow climate change and help create more pro ductive fisheries?\n\nOn Tuesday\, November 17th\, York County Audubon is delighted to host an online Zoom program featuring Maine marine mammal nat uralist and conservationist Zack Klyver.  He will give a presentation bas ed on a book he is writing titled The Narwhal’s Tusk: the ten most remar kable marine mammal adaptations. Over millions of years of evolution\, mar ine mammal physiology has evolved to take full advantage of the world’s oceans. Marine mammals occupy all oceans and major rivers of the world.\n\ n \n\nSound and hearing are incredibly important to marine mammals as soun d travels through ocean water four to five times more quickly than air. We will explore the magnificent sound production system called  echolocatio n in Sperm Whales - the largest of the toothed whales and the icon of Moby Dick.\n\n\n\nZack will draw on his personal travels from around the world \, including the Arctic and Antarctica\, and his encounter with the oldest known living blue whale in the world. Learn all about the narwhal’s tus k\, how deep marine mammals dive\, how long they live\, and other examples of astounding adaptations. Recent scientific discoveries have also expand ed our knowledge around the important role marine mammals play in oxygen p roduction\, carbon sequestration\, and the regulation of global climate.\n \n   \n\nZack was born in Nairobi\, Kenya in 1968 and grew up in a commer cial fishing family in Eastport\, Maine\, the eastern most city in the Uni ted States. He is a graduate of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor\, Ma ine\, and has worked for thirty years as a whale watch naturalist guiding whale and seabird watching tours on the Gulf of Maine and around the world . During that time\, he led over 3\,000 trips with 600\,000 people.\n\nOn Tuesday\, November 17th at 7 p.m.\, we’re delighted to have Zack present this program. There’s no charge to participate\, but you need to regist er in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_R-C17_1FSYKfW_Wi2PkLaQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\ nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T203000 DTSTAMP:20201219T165707Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-year-in-the-life-of-north-a merican-owls-with-paul-bannick SUMMARY:A Year in the Life of North American Owls - with Paul Bannick DESCRIPTION: \n\n“If your average picture is worth a thousand words\, a P aul Bannick wildlife photograph is worth 20\,000. Having worked with wildl ife photographers for articles in Audubon\, Smithsonian\, Sierra\, Nationa l Wildlife and other magazines for 45 years\, I have yet to encounter one who better captures the magic and beauty of the natural world.”  Ted Wi lliams\, former Editor of Audubon Magazine\n\nOn Tuesday\, January 19th\, York County Audubon is honored to host award winning author and photograph er Paul Bannick.  His online Zoom program will feature video\, sound and stories from the field\, and images from his book\, Owl: A Year in the Liv es of North American Owls.  His dramatic images follow the owls through t he course of one year in their distinct habitats\, showing their courtship \, mating and nesting in spring\, fledging and feeding their young in summ er\, dispersal and gaining independence in fall\, and\, finally\, winter ’s migrations and competitions for food.\n\n\n\nPaul’s work can be fou nd prominently in many bird guides\, including those from Audubon\, Peters on\, and The Smithsonian\, and has been featured in The New York Times\, A udubon\, Sunset\, Nature’s Best Photography Magazine\, and National Geo graphic online.  After a successful career in the software industry\, he chose to pursue his passion for wildlife conservation\, and now works with Conservation Northwest\, a Seattle based non-profit dedicated to protecti ng\, connecting and restoring wildlands and wildlife from the coast of Was hington to the Rockies of British Columbia.   FMI:  http://paulbannick. com/ and on Facebook under Paul Bannick Photography.\n\nThere’s no charg e to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this progr am. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email add ress:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N-kbcTtzQIOSWua4YG3Rd A\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:140@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T201500 DTSTAMP:20210114T174417Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-amazing-winter-crow-roost -with-bob-fox-and-dana-duxbury-fox SUMMARY:The Amazing Winter Crow Roost - with Bob Fox and Dana Duxbury-Fox DESCRIPTION:\n\n"It blows your mind. Thousands of them. They just keep roll ing in.”  It’s a spectacular display of sight and sound\, a massive s warm of as many as 20\,000 crows\, a sky blotted black by their numbers\, a crescendo of cawing that slowly fades to an eerie silence\, night closin g in.\n\nAs it has for at least 30 years\, this flock of mostly American c rows arrives in Lawrence\, Mass. in November\, and carries out some of the primordial behaviors that still puzzle the amateur birders and profession al ornithologists who study what many of them believe are the world's most clever and social birds.\n\n\n\nWhat brings these thousands of crows – a mix of residents and seasonal migrants from as far as the St. John's Riv er in Canada — to places like Lawrence for the winter from November to M arch?  Why do they stage so massively in the evenings\, then fly off toge ther in the dark to roost elsewhere\, then scatter in the morning to forag e for food as far as 50 miles away\, then return to stage and roost for an other night?  [Preceding description by Keith Eddings\, The Eagle-Tribune ]\n\nOn Tuesday\, February 16th at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon will be de lighted to host Dana Duxbury-Fox and Bob Fox\, who will share a wealth of information about crows. The Foxes are hardly amateurs. The couple from No rth Andover have birded worldwide through more than half a century\, loggi ng over 6\,500 of the world's 10\,000 or so species.  In 2013\, Bob co-au thored “The Birds of New Hampshire\,” a 473-page illustrated book that chronicles all 427 species living in that state.  He helped found Manome t Bird Observatory. Dana has spent 70+ summers in New Hampshire\, where sh e became fascinated by loons. She has long been active in chronicling and protecting bird life.  FMI:  www.wintercrowroost.com\n\nYork County Audu bon will be presenting this program online. There’s no charge to partic ipate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do s o\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nht tps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQf_HF6ZTW2rjfvry-v9rw\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T203000 DTSTAMP:20210223T204118Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-birds-of-paradise-project -natural-history-media-for-science-and-conservation-with-edwin-scholes SUMMARY:The Birds-of-Paradise Project: Natural history media for science an d conservation - with Edwin Scholes DESCRIPTION:\n\nRed Bird of Paradise - photo by Tim Laman              Ed Scholes in the New Guinea rainforest\n\nAmong the most amazing c reatures in the world\, the more than 40 species of birds-of-paradise live in New Guinea’s swaths of the Indo-Pacific rainforest region\, one of t he largest intact tropical forested areas on Earth.\n\nThe stars of the sh ow in National Geographic and PBS Nature TV documentaries\, the birds-of-p aradise have become icons of New Guinea’s rainforests. Their extraordina ry beauty is unlike that of any other birds on Earth\, but it’s their wi de range of bizarre breeding behaviors that captivates audiences—from el aborate dancing and flaring their elegant plumes to shape-shifting display s that make these exotic species seem like avian transformers.\n\nEdwin Sc holes is the founder and leader of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird s-of-Paradise Project\, and has been studying and documenting them since h is first trip to New Guinea in 1999. It was in 1997 as an undergraduate bi ology student that Edwin first saw the BBC documentary film “Attenboroug h in Paradise.” That film\, which was the result of Sir David Attenborou gh’s lifelong passion for the birds-of-paradise\, was the first to captu re these birds’ wonder and beauty in any depth.  The film inspired Edwi n to devote his career to their study and protection.\n\nOn Tuesday\, Marc h 16th\, at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon will be delighted to host Ed Scho les to tell us about these amazing creatures\, and the efforts to preserve their threatened habitat.   FMI:  www.birdsofparadiseproject.org\n\nYo rk County Audubon will be presenting this program online. There’s no ch arge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this pr ogram. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jtyi8u8uRRy5aESZyx _4ZA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containi ng information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T201500 DTSTAMP:20210402T164227Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/decades-of-change-in-maines-b irds-with-doug-hitchcox SUMMARY:Decades of Change in Maine’s Birds - with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:If you’ve lived in Maine for a while\, you’ve probably noti ced that bird populations have changed and continue to do so.  Just a few decades ago\, birds such as the Northern Cardinal\, the Tufted Titmouse\, the Red-Bellied Woodpecker and the Carolina Wren were uncommon sightings here\, if seen at all.  Birds such as the Eastern Bluebird were much fewe r in number.  In 1949\, Robert Palmer’s then definitive Maine Birds des cribed the "Eastern" Cardinal as “a very rare visitant\,” with most si ghtings being “escaped captives.” As for the Tufted Titmouse\, he note d there was one specimen in the University of Maine collection from 1890\, but no records since.\n\n     \n\nBird Atlases are an essential tool f or cataloging birds\, and have been created for every U.S. state.  From 1 978-1983\, birders created Maine’s first Breeding Bird Atlas\, but it is now significantly out of date.  Intensive work to create an updated seco nd one is underway.  2021 marks the fourth year (of five) for this second Maine Bird Atlas\, a project by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to document the breeding and winter ranges of Maine's birds.\ n\n\n\nNorthern Parula building a nest - Doug Hitchcox photo\n\nOn Tuesday \, April 20th at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is pleased to present a zoom program entitled “Decades of Change in Maine’s Birds.”  Presenter Doug Hitchcox is the Outreach Coordinator for the Maine Bird Atlas and Sta ff Naturalist for Maine Audubon.  He will share an update on the project\ , focusing on what the goals are for the last two years and especially how you can help! Data collected as part of this project will be invaluable in guiding future species status assessments\, priority species' needs\, a nd identifying and conserving high value wildlife habitats. In order for i t to be successful\, we need the help of community scientists\, like yours elves\, to help fill in the gaps before this survey is over.\nYork County Audubon will be presenting this program online. There’s no charge to pa rticipate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGQxm2LyQkOX9PfYsGvkmw\n\nAfte r registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informati on about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T093000 DTSTAMP:20210425T154840Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-workshop-with- dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Birding by Ear Workshop with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what they're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, b ut a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the field.  If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this cou rse will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are wel come. Maximum group size is 10 people. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting thi s program with partner York County Audubon.\n\n  \n\nThe registration fee is $20 for members (of York County or Maine Audubon\, or the Wells Reserv e)\, or $25 for non-members.   Advance registration is required.   Plea se email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to r egister.  Please be sure to specify the date of the workshop that you'd l ike to attend.\n\n\nWe will be maintaining safe physical distance througho ut the program\, but please also bring your own face covering and hand san itizer with you. If you are traveling from out of state for this program\, please read the latest state regulations before registering.\nAbout the P resenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife trac king\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. i n Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine G uide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wil dlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as sci ence editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founde d and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 yea rs. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find succe ss and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventures. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:143@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T201500 DTSTAMP:20210412T204639Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/ravens-wolves-and-people-with -john-marzluff SUMMARY:Ravens\, Wolves and People - with John Marzluff DESCRIPTION:On May 18th\, Wildlife professor John Marzluff will bring us an exciting program on recent work in Yellowstone National Park which looked at interactions between ravens\, wolves\, and people.  Ravens are known to scavenge food from wolves and people but the relationship has not been well studied\nIn 2019 Matthias Loretto and presenter John Marzluff began t agging ravens in Yellowstone with radio transmitters that are similar to t he transmitter in your mobile device.  After tagging and following many r avens they were able to relate raven’s movements to the activities of pe ople and wolves. From this the scientists gained a better understanding of the degree to which ravens rely on people and wolves.  Ravens have exten sive knowledge of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.  You will be surpris ed at the diverse ways they take advantage of human activities within this 6500 square mile area.\n\nFor decades\, John has done research on corvids - a family of birds that includes ravens\, crows\, jays\, and magpies. His work has benefited birds all over the world\, from pinyon jays in Arizona \, ravens in Greenland and golden eagles and prairie falcons in Idaho to W ashington State's goshawks and the endangered Hawaiian hawk\, one of the r arest birds in the world.\n  \nJohn Marzloff PhD is a professor in the Sc hool of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington.   He is the author of several books including\, In the Company of Crows a nd Ravens\; Gifts of the Crow: How Perception\, Emotion\, and Thought Allo w Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans\; and Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens\, Robins\, Woodpeckers\, and Other Wildlife.\nYo rk County Audubon will be presenting this program online. There’s no ch arge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this pr ogram. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vSf9GtzyRKeP6iijpd_q vg\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n&nb sp\; CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T093000 DTSTAMP:20210427T194612Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-3 SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION: This photo shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting June 5th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars. These walks are free and open to the public.  However\, due to health and safety regulations that will likely continue to be in effect \, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suz anne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space.\n\nThe additional dates are 6/19\, 7/3\, 7/17\, 7/31 and 8/14.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 ho urs.\n\n \; LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T201500 DTSTAMP:20210517T201018Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birds-of-se-asia-a-focus-on-c ambodian-natural-history-with-howie-nielsen SUMMARY:Birds of SE Asia: a focus on Cambodian Natural History - with Howie Nielsen DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what birds might be found in Cambodia?  On Tuesd ay\, June 15th\, York County Audubon will present a Zoom program entitled: Birds of SE Asia: a focus on Cambodian Natural History with Howie Nielsen .\n\n\n\nDoctor Howie Nielsen is a world class birder who lives in Lincoln County\, Maine. Getting hooked on birds when he was in graduate school\, Howie’s birding adventures have allowed him to be involved in studying f lora and fauna while traveling in multiple countries. He’s now a retired dentist who has volunteered his services in six different countries.\n\nF or 10 years Howie was in and out of Cambodia\, where he was Training Advis er for the Sam Veasna Center for Wildlife Conservation\, a local affiliate of Wildlife Conservation Society. During his time in Cambodia he particip ated in bird surveys\, developed a cohort of Cambodian bird guides\, guide d bird tours\, and sampled bird populations for dangerous strains of avian influenza virus.  His program will give an overview of Cambodia ecosyste ms and their associated bird life. He will share some of his exciting expe riences doing field work in the SE Asian bush such as the discovery of a b ird previously unknown to science.\n\n\n\nYork County Audubon will be pres enting this program online on Tuesday\, June 15th at 7 p.m.  There’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and ema il address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mBLhXFYTQG2Z2qU XrzjBnQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email conta ining information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:147@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T093000 DTSTAMP:20210427T195231Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/talking-with-birds-with-dan-g ardoqui-2 SUMMARY:Talking with Birds - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connection to birds by slowing down\, observing and putting yourself in the world of the birds. This program moves birders fr om listing to deep listening and aims to develop empathy and respect for t he wildlife around through the use of simple\, powerful techniques. Based on the popular online course of the same name\, we think you'll find "Talk ing with Birds" a grounding\, refreshing take on wildlife awareness &\; appreciation. All are welcome. Maximum group size is 10 people. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting this program with partner York County Audubon.\n\n\ n\n    \n\nThe registration fee is $20 for members (of York County or Ma ine Audubon\, or the Wells Reserve)\, or $25 for non-members.   Advance r egistration is required.   Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Su zanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to register.   \n\nThis workshop is being o ffered on July 9th and 10th.  Please be sure to specify the date of the w orkshop that you’d like to attend.\n\nWe will be maintaining safe physic al distance throughout the program\, but please also bring your own face c overing and hand sanitizer with you. If you are traveling from out of stat e for this program\, please read the latest state regulations before regis tering.\nAbout the Presenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist sk ills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 yea rs. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\ , Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studi es and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he help s leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting service s &\; adventures. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T093000 DTSTAMP:20210427T195325Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/talking-with-birds-with-dan-g ardoqui SUMMARY:Talking with Birds - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connection to birds by slowing down\, observing and putting yourself in the world of the birds. This program moves birders fr om listing to deep listening and aims to develop empathy and respect for t he wildlife around through the use of simple\, powerful techniques. Based on the popular online course of the same name\, we think you'll find "Talk ing with Birds" a grounding\, refreshing take on wildlife awareness &\; appreciation. All are welcome. Maximum group size is 10 people. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting this program with partner York County Audubon.\n\n\ n\n     \n\nThe registration fee is $20 for members (of York County or Maine Audubon\, or the Wells Reserve)\, or $25 for non-members.   Advance registration is required.   Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to register.   \n\nThis workshop is being offered on July 9th and 10th.  Please be sure to specify the date of the workshop that you’d like to attend.\n\nWe will be maintaining safe phys ical distance throughout the program\, but please also bring your own face covering and hand sanitizer with you. If you are traveling from out of st ate for this program\, please read the latest state regulations before reg istering.\nAbout the Presenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 y ears. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracke r\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite Stat e College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife stu dies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robi n Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pi ne Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he he lps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting servi ces &\; adventures. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:146@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T093000 DTSTAMP:20210427T194507Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-workshop-with- dan-gardoqui-2 SUMMARY:Birding by Ear Workshop with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what they're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, b ut a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the field.  If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this cou rse will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are wel come. Maximum group size is 10 people. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting thi s program with partner York County Audubon.\n\n  \n\nThe registration fee is $20 for members (of York County or Maine Audubon\, or the Wells Reserv e)\, or $25 for non-members.   Advance registration is required.   Plea se email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to r egister.   Please be sure to specify the date of the workshop that you'd like to attend.\n\n\nWe will be maintaining safe physical distance throug hout the program\, but please also bring your own face covering and hand s anitizer with you. If you are traveling from out of state for this program \, please read the latest state regulations before registering.\nAbout the Presenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tr acking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through w ildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as s cience editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-foun ded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 y ears. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find suc cess and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventure s. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, ME\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Reserve at Laudhol m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T201500 DTSTAMP:20210813T144623Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/peregrine-falcon-restoration- in-acadia-national-park-with-patrick-kark SUMMARY:Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park – with Patri ck Kark DESCRIPTION:The Peregrine Falcon is thought to be the fastest animal on ear th. Want to learn more?  On Tuesday\, September 21st\, York County Audubo n will present a Zoom program entitled:  Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park with Park Ranger Patrick Kark.\n\n[caption id="attach ment_2691" align="alignnone" width="438"] Peregrine Falcon - photo courtes y of Maine IFW[/caption]\n\nThe Peregrine Falcon was one of the first spec ies to be listed under the federal Endangered Species Act\, and the specie s’ recovery is one of the Act’s greatest success stories. Acadia Natio nal Park has a storied history in the Peregrine Project. Join Ranger Patri ck Kark as he discusses this success story and tells of the interesting pl aces Acadia’s falcons have impacted far outside the park’s borders.\n\ n\n\nPeregrine Falcon chicks back in their scrape after being banded\nAcad ia also hosts the Cadillac Mountain Hawkwatch which is in its 27th countin g season this fall.  Find out how Cadillac fits into the larger network o f raptor migration monitoring sites across the continent.  Unlike other w atch sites\, Cadillac Mountain usually gives viewers unusual perspectives of birds that might include face-to-face photos of raptors that cross the highest mountain on the eastern seaboard.\nPatrick Kark came to Maine in 2 014 as Acadia’s raptor intern. He has worked eight seasons at the park a s an ornithology park ranger and is currently working as a visual informat ion specialist for the park.\nThe program will begin at 7 p.m.  There’s no charge to participate\, but advance registration is required. To do so \, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\nhttps ://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M1dJkSsYSVqLTKweZpvVQA\n\nAfter reg istering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information ab out joining the meeting. We hope you can join us!\n\nTo show our appreciat ion for raptors\, YCA is making a contribution to The Peregrine Fund. You can find out more and make a donation if you wish by visiting www.peregrin efund.org CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:151@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T201500 DTSTAMP:20211025T204046Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/partnering-with-beavers-to-he al-the-planet-with-ben-goldfarb-tuesday-november-16th SUMMARY:Partnering With Beavers to Heal the Planet - with Ben Goldfarb - Tu esday\, November 16th DESCRIPTION:The consequences of losing beavers were profound: streams erode d\, wetlands dried up\, and species from salmon to swans and other birds l ost vital habitat. Today\, a growing coalition of “Beaver Believers” —including scientists\, ranchers\, and passionate citizens—recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier\, for humans and non-humans than those without them.\n\n\n\nBen Goldfarb is an award-winning environm ental journalist and an excellent speaker. His recent book Eager: The Su rprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter reveals that our moder n idea of what a healthy landscape looks like and how it functions is wron g\, distorted by the fur trade that once trapped out millions of beavers f rom North America’s lakes and rivers.\n\n            \n\nIn th is very enjoyable talk\, Ben will illustrate the history of this world-ch anging species and demonstrate how beavers can help us fight drought\, flo oding\, wildfire\, and climate change. His discussion will reveal the bene fits to birds and wildlife that are possible when we coexist with this imp ortant if sometimes challenging species.\n\nGoldfarb is the winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and Eager was named on e of the best books of 2018 by the Washington Post.  His writing has appe ared in numerous publications including The Atlantic\, Science\, National Geographic\, The New York Times\, Audubon Magazine and many others.\n\nThe program will begin at 7 p.m.  There’s no charge to participate\, but a dvance registration is required. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nLINK TO REGISTER\n\nAfter registerin g\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joi ning the meeting. We hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T120000 DTSTAMP:20220117T161850Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/tree-walk-in-kennebunks-hope- cemetery-with-eileen-willard-2 SUMMARY:Tree Walk in Kennebunk’s Hope Cemetery with Eileen Willard DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.o rg WITH “TREE WALK WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT. Please include the be st phone # we can use to reach you.\n\n\nNOTE: The date for this walk was originally the 22nd\, but it has been changed to the 29th\n\nWould you lik e to know more about our local trees\, and improve your tree identificatio n skills?  York County Audubon is pleased to sponsor a tree walk at Kenne bunk’s Hope Cemetery led by Eileen Willard\, an Instructor in Dendrology at the University of New Hampshire.\n\nAt 10 a.m. on Saturday\, January 2 9th\, we will investigate the native trees and shrubs along the trails and look at some of the older ornamental trees in the Cemetery.  How do they all survive the winter?  What are some of the ecological strategies?  C an you really identify trees without leaves?\n\n     \n\nSturdy hiking boots are recommended as the footing is somewhat uneven.  If there are ic y conditions\, please wear micro spikes on your boots or use hiking poles to avoid slipping. If it snows\, snow shoes will be ideal.  Dress warmly for a 2 hour walk!\n\nPark in the Kennebunk Free Library/Unitarian Church parking lot\, which is where we will meet.  We will limit participants to 12 adults including students 12 and older.  This event is free of charge \, but advance registration is required.  Please use the form to below to register. Once your reservation has been approved\, you’ll receive a co nfirmation email.  In the event of a storm\, the walk will be postponed t o the following day\, Sunday\, January 30th.  Please check our website\, yorkcountyaudubon.org for confirmation of a postponement.\n\nIn the event of a storm\, the walk will be postponed to the following day\, Sunday\, Ja nuary 30th.  Please check our website\, yorkcountyaudubon.org for confirm ation of a postponement.\n\nFMI on the Cemetery:  https://hopecemeteryke nnebunk.com/ CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Kennebunk Free Library parking lot\, 112 Main St\, Kennebunk\, ME\ , 04043\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=112 Main St\, Kennebunk\, M E\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kennebunk Free Librar y parking lot:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:152@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T120000 DTSTAMP:20220123T164907Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Please note:  This Feb 5th workshop has been fully booked\, so we have added a second one on February 19th.\n\nCan you tell the tracks o f an otter from a fisher? Ever trailed a porcupine to its den? Join certif ied tracker and Maine Guide Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature for a winter wildlife tracking adventure. Dan has been sharing his skills and passion f or wildlife and wild places for over 25 years. Open to all curious adults (&\; interested teens 14+). We'll spend half a day seeking out\, interp reting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighbors o f the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dress warmly. Snow dat e is Sunday\, February 6.\n\n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Track er\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite Sta te College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife st udies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Rob in Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White P ine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he h elps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting serv ices &\; adventures. FMI: www.leadwithnature.com/\n\nGroup size is limi ted to 15 people\, and advance registration is required.  This program is co-sponsored by YCA and the Wells Reserve.  The price is $20/person ($25 /person for non-members).  Members of either YCA or the Wells Reserve qua lify the members rate.  To reserve your space\, please email suzanne@well snerr.org or call (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\n\nParticipants should be dressed to be outdoors for the entire 3 hours - regardless of temperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink. Program runs regardless of snow cover . For adults &\; interested teens. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Mai ne\, 04090\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 04090\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Wells Res erve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T160000 DTSTAMP:20220117T161934Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-owling-parker-river-n ational-wildlife-refuge SUMMARY:Birding & Owling Parker River National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE AD DED TO THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ycas@yorkcountyaudubon.o rg WITH “PARKER RIVER WAITING LIST” AS THE SUBJECT.  Please include t he best phone # we can use to reach you.\n\nRegistration:  This trip will be limited to 5 cars for ease of movement while on the preserve. Attendan ce will be on a first come\, first serve basis. To register\, please use t he fields at the bottom of this page. When registering below\, please sele ct “1” space per car.  Then please use the comments box to state the number of people you expect to have in your car. Once your reservation has been approved\, you’ll receive a confirmation email.\nJoin us as we hea d to Newburyport\, Massachusetts to explore Plum Island/ Parker River Nati onal Wildlife Refuge on Feb 5 from 12-4pm. The sanctuary offers many habit ats for native birds\, from beaches and sand dunes to salt marshes and mar itime forests. In the wintertime\, you can expect to see a variety of duck s\, cormorants\, grebes\, and  raptors including our target birds: Snowy and Short-Eared Owls. Check out some of the recent sightings: http://www.b artonstreet.com/tom/birds/guide/plumislandstatus2021.html.\n\n\n\nShort-ea red Owl - photo by Laurie Pocher\n\nLOGISTICS: Plum Island is about 8 mile s long and we’ll be driving from one end to the other\, making several s tops to bird different habitats along the way. Due to ongoing COVID concer ns\, you’ll be driving in your own car from location to location. Dress in WARM layers and wear comfortable WARM/WATERPROOF walking shoes. It can get very windy and there will likely be snow or ice on the ground. Be sure to bring a hat\, gloves\, and toe/hand warmers if necessary. Don’t forg et your binoculars\, camera\, spotting scope\, notebook and/or field guide . There are restrooms throughout the refuge\, but no food or water availab le for purchase\, so bring a thermos or water bottle and some snacks. Mask s/face coverings will be required for the entirety of the outing.\n\nMEET UP DETAILS: We will meet inside the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Lot #1\, the first parking lot on the left after the entrance gate. Ent er the lot and turn left\, look for us near the rest rooms. See map here:   https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/North_Zone/Parker_River _Complex/Parker_River/ParkerRiverMap.pdf\n\nSNOW DATE: In the event of inc lement weather\, or if PRNWR limits access due to unsafe road conditions\, we will inform all attendees the morning of the event by 9am. The snow da te for this event is Sunday Feb 13.\n\nCOST: While there is no cost to att end the outing\, PRNWR does charge an entrance fee of $5 for motor vehicle s. Entry is free for annual pass holders\, holders of a Federal Duck Stamp \, or any of three Department of Interior passes (America the Beautiful\, Senior\, and Access passes).\n\nDIRECTIONS FROM MAINE: Route 95 South to M A-113 E/Storey Ave in Newburyport (Exit 86). Continue on Rt 113 for approx imately 7 miles. Along the way you will pass the Parker River NWR Visitor Center on your right and the Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education center on your left\, both of which are ~2.4 miles before the refuge. Keep going pas t these two centers and turn right onto Sunset Drive (just before the Plum Island Grille). Continue straight through the entrance gate and turn left into Lot #1.\n\nFor GPS navigation\, please use Parker River National Wil dlife Refuge\, Refuge Road\, Newbury MA or navigate to the Visitor Center at 6 Plum Island Turnpike and continue 2.4 miles past it to Sunset Drive a s described above.\n\nGPS coordinates: 42.79080\, -70.80996 CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:154@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T201500 DTSTAMP:20220106T151835Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/snowy-owl-a-visual-natural-hi story-with-paul-bannick-tuesday-february-15th SUMMARY:Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History - with Paul Bannick - Tuesday\, February 15th DESCRIPTION:“If your average picture is worth a thousand words\, a Paul B annick wildlife photograph is worth 20\,000. Having worked with wildlife p hotographers for articles in Audubon\, Smithsonian\, Sierra\, National Wil dlife and other magazines for 45 years\, I have yet to encounter one who b etter captures the magic and beauty of the natural world.”  Ted William s\, former Editor of Audubon Magazine\n\n\n\nSnowy Owls lay eggs over many days\, usually with a day or more between each\, resulting in youngsters of various ages\, a hedge when food is unpredictable.  Paul Bannick photo \n\n\nOn Tuesday\, February 15th at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is honore d to again host award winning author and photographer Paul Bannick. Please join Paul for an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the S nowy Owl\, based upon his 2020 book\, Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History ”. Through dozens of never-before-published images of the “Arctic Owl ”\, Paul will help us understand how they survive\, breed and live along side other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further so uth. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls an d what we can do to help them thrive. Paul’s startling photographs illus trate behaviors\, such as courtship displays\, that are heretofore only av ailable as illustrations elsewhere. These images are complemented by decad es of first-hand experience with these birds during all seasons of the yea r and reflect the latest science.\n\n\n\nA Snowy Owl prepares to launch in to flight from a piece of driftwood just after sunrise.  Paul Bannick pho to\n\nPaul’s work can be found prominently in many bird guides\, includi ng those from Audubon\, Peterson\, and The Smithsonian\, and has been feat ured in The New York Times\, Audubon\, Sunset\, Nature’s Best Photograp hy Magazine\, and National Geographic online.  After a successful career in the software industry\, he chose to pursue his passion for wildlife con servation\, and now works with Conservation Northwest\, a Seattle based no n-profit dedicated to protecting\, connecting and restoring wildlands and wildlife from the coast of Washington to the Rockies of British Columbia.    FMI:  http://paulbannick.com/ and on Facebook under Paul Bannick Pho tography.\n\nThere’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link an d enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/re gister/WN_dqvUlolbSfSdEEWAudBBgw\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nW e hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T120000 DTSTAMP:20220123T165325Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-2 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Please note:  The Feb 5th date for this workshop has been full y booked\, so we have added this second date.\n\nCan you tell the tracks o f an otter from a fisher? Ever trailed a porcupine to its den? Join certif ied tracker and Maine Guide\n\nDan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature for a wint er wildlife tracking adventure. Dan has been sharing his skills and passio n for wildlife and wild places for over 25 years. Open to all curious adul ts (&\; interested teens 14+). We’ll spend half a day seeking out\, i nterpreting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighb ors of the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dress warmly.\n\n \n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natu ral Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science e ditor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventures. FMI: www.leadwithnature.com/\n\nGroup size is limited to 15 people\, and advanc e registration is required.  This program is co-sponsored by YCA and the Wells Reserve.  The price is $20/person ($25/person for non-members).  M embers of either YCA or the Wells Reserve qualify the members rate.  To r eserve your space\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-1 555 x116.\n\n\nParticipants should be dressed to be outdoors for the entir e 3 hours – regardless of temperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink. Program runs regardless of snow cover. For adults &\; intere sted teens. CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T000000 DTSTAMP:20220204T152111Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/due-date-for-hog-island-schol arship-applications SUMMARY:Due Date for Hog Island Scholarship Applications DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon is offering three Hog Island scholarships f or summer 2022:  Sharing Nature: Educator's Week\, Coastal Maine Bird Stu dies for Teens\, and Mountains to Sea Birding for Teens.  See our Scholar ship page for full details.\n\nApplications for all three are due March 15 th. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T201500 DTSTAMP:20220307T204237Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/our-smallest-raptor-the-north ern-saw-whet-owl-with-zoe-korpi-tuesday-march-22nd SUMMARY:Our Smallest Raptor: the Northern Saw-whet Owl - a Zoom program wi th Zoe Korpi - Tuesday\, March 22nd DESCRIPTION:With a size comparable to a soda can\, the Northern Saw-whet ow l is the smallest raptor in eastern North America. Due to the secretive na ture of this species\, it wasn’t until the 1960’s that its migratory b ehavior was widely accepted. Much of what we know about this species today is thanks to extensive banding efforts. Project Owlnet is one such effort striving to better understand this illusive migrant through a growing net work of banding stations using standardized methodologies across North Ame rica. While our knowledge of this species has grown\, many mysteries remai n. Zoe Korpi delves into the research unraveling the secrets of these owls and speaks on her own experience banding these birds at birding stations in Pennsylvania and Maine.\n\n \n\nOn Tuesday\, March 22nd\, at 7 p.m.\, Y ork County Audubon is pleased to host this program presented by Zoe Korpi\ , a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in the Environment and Natural Resources program at the Ohio State University with a focus in wi ldlife science. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in biology from the Pe nnsylvania State University and started her work with Project Owlnet and N orthern Saw-whet Owls during her time at Penn State as an intern and then as a volunteer and bander through the years. Zoe has a strong interest in understanding how human activities impact and threaten the survival of bir d species and how those threats can be mitigated. Her current research foc uses on understanding the lake crossing behavior of small migratory songbi rds using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System to evaluate the potential imp act of offshore wind energy on their movements across Lake Erie.\n\nThere ’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to wat ch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dqvUlolb SfSdEEWAudBBgw\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation emai l containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can joi n us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T201500 DTSTAMP:20220307T204151Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hummingbirds-recent-research- and-spectacular-species-we-have-met-a-zoom-program-with-dana-and-bob-fox SUMMARY:Hummingbirds – Recent Research and Spectacular Species We Have Me t - a Zoom program with Dana and Bob Fox DESCRIPTION:Lifelong birders Dana and Bob Fox\, who have traveled extensive ly on 6 continents and visited more than 40 countries\, will present this program which focuses on a magnificent group of birds: the hummingbirds.\n \n\n\nA male Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the Fox's NH cabin - photo by St eve Whitebread\n\nStudies have given us insights into the wonders of hummi ngbirds. This talk will provide information including: what is a hummingbi rd\, how they did they evolve\, how do their nectar gathering and pollinat ion activities compare with bees and butterflies\, what do they eat beside s nectar\, what are their feeding techniques\, what is torpor\, how is the ir iridescence produced\, and what is unusual about their courtship behavi ors?\n\nBob and Dana will share their adventures with 10 different\, remar kable species they have seen on their journeys in the Americas. Many spect acular pictures and videos will be included. Join us to marvel at these li ttle feathered gems.\n\n   \n\nGreen Violetears in Colombia - photos by D an Fox\n\nThere’s no charge to participate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and e nter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis ter/WN_k3SR8mbVT8atn_RGa3FqWg\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a co nfirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe h ope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T103000 DTSTAMP:20220219T161642Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-with-dan-gardo qui-sunday-april-24-2022 SUMMARY:Birding by Ear - with Dan Gardoqui - Sunday\, April 24\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what t hey're saying). In this workshop\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, b ut a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the field. If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills.\n\n\n\nDan Gard oqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird langua ge\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resource s\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, D an has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for th e bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the natu re connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently r uns Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning thr ough nature-based consulting services &\; adventures. FMI\, visit:  ww w.leadwithnature.com   or    www.youtube.com/c/LeadwithNature\n\nYCA is co-hosting this workshop with and at the Wells Reserve.  Advance regis tration is required\, and the cost is $25 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve).  To register\, please email suzanne@wells nerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116. CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:162@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T100000 DTSTAMP:20220515T130711Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-4 SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION: This photo shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudho lm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 14th for a guided bi rd walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bri ng binoculars. These walks are free and open to the public.  However\, sp ace will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzanne@ wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space .\n\nThe additional dates are 5/28\, 6/11\, 6/25\, 7/9\, 7/23 and 8/6.  W e meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 h ours.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T201500 DTSTAMP:20220416T183112Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/whats-that-bird-im-hearing-a- zoom-program-with-doug-hitchcox SUMMARY:What's That Bird I'm Hearing? - a Zoom program with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:Take your birding to a new dimension\, literally! Learning to i dentify birds by their songs or calls will help you find more birds\, and aurally read the landscape.\n\n\n\nIn this program we’ll focus on the sk ills to identify and recognize different vocalization\, rather than just p laying hundreds of recordings\, but there will be plenty of examples!\n\n\ n\nOn Tuesday\, May 17th\, York County Audubon is pleased to host YCA Boar d member Doug Hitchcox who will present this program on "birding by ear."    Doug is the Outreach Coordinator for the Maine Bird Atlas and Staff N aturalist for Maine Audubon.\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThere’s no charge to part icipate\, but you need to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\n https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VVVtffGATYOnlkrGtibT0Q\n\nAfte r registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informati on about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:163@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T201500 DTSTAMP:20220612T210304Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-songs-a-zoom-program-wit h-monica-grabin SUMMARY:Bird Songs - a Zoom program with Monica Grabin DESCRIPTION:Bird Songs? No\, not the songs birds sing\, the songs she sings about them. Monica\, a folk singer from way back\, has known many songs a bout birds for years\, but it was Pat Moynahan who first got her started w riting songs of her own about birds and the fanatics who love them. Some a re funny\, some are celebratory\, but almost all are close parodies of son gs many of you will be familiar with. Accompanying herself on guitar and b anjo\, Monica will share the stories behind the songs while also honoring the memory of Pat Moynahan and her endless enthusiasm for birds and the pe ople who love them.\n\n\n\nThere’s no charge to participate\, but you ne ed to register in advance to watch this program. To do so\, please click o n this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom .us/webinar/register/WN_26QRDGCuTUK1zw-Ixtqrig\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T103000 DTSTAMP:20220608T155846Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wildlife-track-and-sign-by-th e-sea SUMMARY:Wildlife Track and Sign by the Sea - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Many people think of "tracking" as something best done when sno w is on the ground\, but the sands of Laudholm Beach reveal the stories of a diverse array of birds\, mammals and invertebrates. On Saturday morning \, July 16th\, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.\, YCA and the Wells Reserve are plea sed to host a seaside workshop that will help to reveal such signs and tal es. Join Certified Wildlife Tracker and Maine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an en lightening morning of decoding stories in the sand. Participants will need to walk about 3 miles and spend time on uneven surfaces. Please bring you r own water and snacks.\n\n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist s kills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 ye ars. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker \, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife stud ies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pin e Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he hel ps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting servic es &\; adventures.\n\nThe cost for the workshop is $25 for members (of YCA or the Wells Reserve)\, or $30 for non-members.  Space is limited.  To reserve a spot\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-1 555 x116.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:166@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T201500 DTSTAMP:20220830T193801Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/11-days-in-the-galapagos-with -laurie-pocher SUMMARY:"11 Days in the Galapagos" with Laurie Pocher DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 13th\, at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon i s pleased to host Laurie Pocher who will present a program on the Galapago s.  This program will be held in-person in the Mather Auditorium at the W ells Reserve\, and will also be available for viewing via Zoom. This will be our first in-person program in over two years\, and we hope you can jo in us!\n\n\n\nCharles Darwin spent five weeks in the Galapagos Islands in 1835\, and this visit helped inspire his theories of evolution and natural selection. In 1959\, 97% of the Galapagos was declared a National Park.  Thanks to the archipelago's remote location\, absence of predators\, and conservation efforts\, many Galapagos animals remain curious and unafraid of humans to this day. Visitors to the islands are often treated to close encounters with Blue-Footed Boobies\, Waved Albatross\, Giant Tortoises\, Marine Iguanas\, and Sea Lions.\n\nThe flora and fauna in this remote loc ation are impacted by both equatorial sun and cool waters from the Humbold t and Cromwell currents\, resulting in a mix of both tropical and temperat e environments. As a result\, there are many endemic species that can only be found in the Galapagos.\n\n   \n\nLaurie Pocher – a York County Aud ubon Board member and nature photographer – recently returned from the G alapagos\, where she spent 11 days on a photography tour of the major isla nds. Over the last few weeks\, she’s been combing through thousands of p hotos and videos\, compiling a day-by-day recap of her “11 Days in the G alapagos.”\n\nWe’ll be attempting a hybrid approach by which this prog ram will also be available live via Zoom.  To watch via Zoom\, you need t o pre-register.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WDcwf75 bQB-uxHAgTfFrYQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation ema il containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nThe in-person prog ram at the Wells Reserve will also feature a “bird book” sale.  Pat M oynahan\, whom we honored with a memorial concert in June\, donated her la rge collection of birding books to YCA\, and we’ll be offering them at t his September meeting\, with the proceeds being used to support YCA progra ms and projects\, and the Maine Young Birders Club. CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Aud itorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T120000 DTSTAMP:20220915T204301Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/intro-to-foraging-with-dan-ga rdoqui SUMMARY:Intro to Foraging - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about wild foods and foraging during this seaso n of abundance? Does uncertainty and concern stop you from sampling health y\, wild foods? Come spend a morning at the Wells Reserve with forager and expert naturalist Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature. On Sunday morning\, O ct 2nd\, from 9 till noon\, YCA is pleased to co-host this program with th e Wells Reserve.\n\nWe'll stroll the fields\, forests and shorelines\, all the while connecting with the wild plants\, trees\, fungi and more with a ll of our senses. Participants should be prepared to walk a few miles\, dr ess for the weather\, and bring along a water bottle. Please note that for aging is NOT permitted at the Wells Reserve outside of this program. We en courage you to find legal places to forage near your home.\n\n       \n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natu ral Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science e ditor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventures.\n\nTh e cost for the workshop is $25 for members (of YCA or the Wells Reserve)\, or $30 for non-members.  Space is limited.  To reserve a spot\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Pr ogram fee does not include site admission fee. \n\nWe hope you can join u s! CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T201500 DTSTAMP:20221001T154843Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/all-the-best-birds-in-maine-w ith-nick-lund SUMMARY:"All the Best Birds in Maine" with Nick Lund DESCRIPTION:Maine is a top destination for birders\, as it's known for the wonderful species that are regularly found here\, as well as a good number of rarities that frequently drop by.  One of those most familiar with th is world is Nick Lund\, who’s well known to birders throughout Maine and far beyond its borders.  On Tuesday\, October 18th\,  at 7 p.m.\, pleas e join us for Nick’s program\, “All the Best Birds of Maine\,” as Ni ck will take us on a whirlwind tour of as many of Maine’s “best” bir ds as he can squeeze into an hour of entertaining facts and anecdotes.\n\n    \n\nNick is the author of the American Birding Association’s newly released ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Maine.  He’s been well known f or years as the man beyond the popular birding blog known as “The Birdis t.”  His birding and nature writing has appeared in Audubon magazine\, Slate.com\, the Washington Post\, NationalGeographic.com\, the Maine Sport sman\, Down East magazine\, Popular Science and others.  A Maine native\, he’s a graduate of the UMO School of Law\, and worked in Washington\, D .C. on protecting our national parks\, before (wisely) electing to return to Maine and join Maine Audubon as its Advocacy and Outreach Manager.\n\nT his program will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the We lls Reserve at Laudholm\, and will also be viewable via Zoom.  To view vi a Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.\n\nTo do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoo m.us/webinar/register/WN_-o597jj1SV2p4p8OqKLHHA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining th e meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T160000 DTSTAMP:20221004T020819Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2022-bird-seed-sale-early-bir d-pricing-deadline-is-october-28th SUMMARY:2022 Bird Seed Sale - Early Bird Pricing Deadline is October 28th DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time.  Profits from ou r annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of ty pes of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you order early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order b y 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 28th.  The instructions for ordering are on the order form which you can access via the link in red below.\n\n\nOrder pick up (and additional opportunity for purchases) will be at the Wells Re serve on Friday\, November 4th from 1 – 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help l oad your car.  \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form vi a this link:\n\nseed-sale-2022\n    LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Mai ne\, 04090\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 04090\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Wells Res erve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T000000 DTSTAMP:20221004T022509Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2022-bird-seed-sale-pickup-is -november-4th-and-5th SUMMARY:2022 Bird Seed Sale - Pickup is November 4th and 5th DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh\, premium quality bird food and help support two of you r favorite environmental organizations at the same time.  Profits from ou r annual sale support the educational programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of ty pes of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing\, especially if you order early.\n\nEarly bird pricing is available if you place your order b y 4 p.m. on Friday\, October 28th.  The instructions for ordering are on the order form which you can access via the link in blue below.\n\n\nOrder pick up (and additional opportunity for purchases) will be at the Wells R eserve on Friday\, November 4th from 1 – 4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Nov 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car.  \n\nFor more information\, please access the order form v ia this link:\n\nseed-sale-2022\n  CATEGORIES:Seed Sale LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells\, Mai ne\, 04090\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Well s\, Maine\, 04090\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Wells Res erve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T201500 DTSTAMP:20220906T202258Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-world-on-the-wing-with-scot t-weidensaul SUMMARY:"A World on the Wing" with Scott Weidensaul DESCRIPTION:In the past two decades\, our understanding of the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans\, fly a bove the highest mountains\, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch has exploded. What we’ve learned of these key migrations―how b illions of birds circumnavigate the globe\, flying tens of thousands of mi les between hemispheres on an annual basis―is nothing short of extraordi nary.\n\n\n\nA flock of shorebirds in Dongling\, China\n\nOn Tuesday\, Nov ember 15th\, please join York County Audubon for a Zoom presentation: “A World on the Wing” with Scott Weidensaul.  Based on his bestselling bo ok of the same name\, author and researcher Scott Weidensaul takes you aro und the globe — with researchers in the lab probing the limits of what m igrating birds can do\, to the shores of the Yellow Sea in China\, the rem ote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greate st gathering of falcons on the planet\, and the Mediterranean\, where acti vists and police are battling bird poachers — to learn how people are fi ghting to understand and save the world’s great bird migrations.\n\n     \n\nScott Weidensaul is the author of nearly 30 books on natural histor y\, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind and his lates t\, the New York Times bestseller A World on the Wing. Weidensaul is a con tributing editor for Audubon and writes for a variety of other publication s\, including Living Bird. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithological S ociety and an active field researcher\, studying saw-whet owl migration fo r more than two decades\, as well as winter hummingbirds in the East\, bir d migration in Alaska\, and the winter movements of snowy owls through Pro ject SNOWstorm\, which he co-founded.\n\nThis program will be presented vi a Zoom.  There's no charge\, but you need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\n https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jvj4zeVbTSK5wW53q4SstQ\n\nAfte r registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informati on about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T120000 DTSTAMP:20221212T142322Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-3 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Can you tell the tracks of a fox from a fisher? Ever trailed a porcupine to its den? Join Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered Maine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an outdoor adventure. This workshop is open to all curious adults (&\; interested teens). We'll spend half a day seeking out\, interpreting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighbors living on the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dre ss warmly.\n\n    \n\nDan Gardoqui has been passionately connecting peop le to the more-than-human-world for over 30 years. He has a M.S. in Natura l Resources and has served as faculty for multiple colleges. Through wildl ife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies (including wolf\, l ynx and flying squirrel) and served as science editor for the bird languag e book What the Robin Knows. Dan is the founder of Lead with Nature\, wher e he offers nature-based consulting\, online classes and guiding for busin esses and individuals.\n\nGroup size is limited to 15 people\, and advance registration is required.  This program is co-sponsored by YCA and the W ells Reserve.  The price is $25/person ($30/person for non-members).  Me mbers of either YCA or the Wells Reserve qualify the members rate.  To re serve your space\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-15 55 x116. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTSTAMP:20230117T145900Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/all-about-loons-with-dr-james -paruk-via-zoom SUMMARY:"All About Loons" with Dr. James Paruk via Zoom DESCRIPTION:The eerie call\, the distinctive black and white speckled pluma ge\, the red eyes. We are so fortunate in Maine that loons grace our lakes and ponds\, but how much do you really know about them?\n\n\n\nphoto by N ick Lund\n\nDr. James D. Paruk\, professor of biology at Saint Joseph’s College\, is considered one of the world’s experts on this species.  Un derstanding the breeding and non-breeding ecology of the Common Loon has b een one of his life-long a passion of his for decades.  He has studied br eeding loons in Michigan\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, Saskatchewan and Maine and non-breeding loons in California\, Louisiana\, South Carolina\, and Ma ine. He spent 7 years monitoring the health of a population of loons off t he Louisiana coast in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.    He is also the author of the acclaimed "Loon Lessons:  Encounters with the Great Northern Diver."\n\n \n\nOn Tuesday\, February 21st at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is very pleased to present a Zoom program ”All Abou t Loons” with Dr. James Paruk.  He’ll present the most current detail ed account of what we know about loons\, from their plumage and migration routes to how old they live and how long a pair stays together.\n\n\nThis program will be presented via Zoom.  There’s no charge\, but you need t o register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter yo ur name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ Jvj4zeVbTSK5wW53q4SstQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmat ion email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n\n Uncategorized Edit CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000 DTSTAMP:20230225T192226Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-seabirds-in-maine-a-wo rkshop-with-ed-jenkins-2 SUMMARY:Winter Seabirds in Maine – a workshop with Ed Jenkins DESCRIPTION:Seabirds are\, by their very nature\, enigmatic and difficult t o observe closely. They are superbly adapted for life out at sea\, special ized in a myriad of ways to fill every niche in an environment that may se em harsh and desolate to us.\n\nEven in Maine where seabirds are present i n large numbers\, getting close enough to begin to understand their fascin ating lives can be tough\, especially as they face growing conservation ch allenges. This program will start with an overview of seabird ecology\, fr om how they find food at sea\, to their incredible migration strategies\, before focusing on the species that can be found in Maine in the winter\, from razorbills and murres to gulls and sea ducks. We will then conduct a ‘sea-watch’ from the coastal cliffs\, learning to identify passing bir ds\, including\, hopefully\, some passing rarities.\n\n \n\nThis worksho p will be held on Saturday morning\, March 11\, 2023\, from 8:00 am till ( about) 11 am. at the Cliff House in Cape Neddick (whose support for this e vent is greatly appreciated). It will include both an indoor presentation and discussion\, and an outdoor search for seabirds.\n\n Advance registrat ion is required.  To register\, please use the registration form below. The price is $25/person ($30/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the workshop.\n\nEd Jenkins has been working with seabirds for t he past decade\, in Maine for National Audubon\, but also elsewhere in the US and abroad\, from New Zealand to Malta. Originally from the UK\, he re ceived his M.Sc. studying seabirds in Newfoundland in 2018\, and now works as an avian biologist at the Biodiversity Research Institute in Portland. \n\n \; CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Cliff House\, 591 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick\, ME\, 03902\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=591 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick \, ME\, 03902\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Cliff House:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T000000 DTSTAMP:20230126T210154Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/due-date-for-hog-island-schol arship-applications-2 SUMMARY:Due Date for Hog Island Scholarship Applications DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon is again offering a scholarship for the Sha ring Nature: Educator's Week program on Hog Island.\n\nIt will take place from July 16th to 21st.   Please see our Scholarships page for full deta ils.\n\nApplications are due March 15th. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T201500 DTSTAMP:20230310T162111Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/ornitherapy-watching-birds-is -not-only-fun-its-good-for-you-via-zoom-with-holly-merker SUMMARY:“Ornitherapy: Watching birds is not only fun\, it’s good for y ou!” via Zoom with Holly Merker DESCRIPTION:Learn why getting your daily dose of Ornitherapy is just what t he doctor ordered!\n\nWe’re pushed and pulled in many directions\, no ma tter our age. If we allow birds and nature to slow us down\, we are practi cing “selfcare”. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduc es stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger hear t and immune system.  Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nat ure\, magnifying these benefits. Through observation\, we can learn not on ly about birds\, but gain insight into our own lives while exploring our c onnection to the world around us. This fosters stewardship and bolsters co nservation.\n\nWithin the program\, we’ll delve into our connections to birds\, how to practice Ornitherapy for optimal benefits\, and learn about the latest research in the power of nature for overall well being.\n\n[ca ption id="attachment_3182" align="alignnone" width="584"] photo by Richard Crossley[/caption]\n\nHolly Merker is a professional birding guide\, writ er\, and educator who has a background in art therapy\, but today uses bi rds and nature towards the same goals delivering nature-based wellness pro gramming to people of all ages.\n\nHolly has been a professional environme ntal educator and birding instructor for the past two decades\, working fo r: National Audubon\, the American Birding Association\, Hillstar Nature\, and many other organizations. She is also a Certified Nature and Forest T herapy Guide (ANFT).\n\nHolly is lead author of the award-winning book Or nitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul (Crossley Books\, 2021) which guides readers into explorations that optimize the wellness benefits birdi ng can provide us. In her free time\, Holly spends every possible moment p racticing Ornitherapy herself\, which she credits in helping her defeat br east cancer\, restoring her health mentally\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, March 21st at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is very pleased to present a Zoom program Ornitherapy - with Holly Merker.\n\n\nThis program will be presented via Zoom.  There’s no charge\, but you need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\n https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W3dKKZv4QPiqexfeglN_RQ\n\nAfte r registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informati on about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T201500 DTSTAMP:20230310T162322Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/native-plants-good-for-what-a ils-your-garden-with-shawn-jalbert SUMMARY:Native Plants: Good for What Ails Your Garden - with Shawn Jalbert - at the Wells Reserve and via Zoom DESCRIPTION:It's almost spring and we've all got a hankering to get back ou tside to do some landscaping and gardening. Instead of grabbing the same o ld plants off the garden center shelves\, consider going the native route. \n\n\n\nFritillary Butterfly on Coneflower - Shawn Jalbert photo\n\nNative trees\, shrubs\, and perennials are the glue that holds our ecosystems to gether and are directly tied to the health of our environment. All of our backyards could use some extra natives planted in them\, but sometimes you don't have to recreate the wheel\; recognizing and preserving the natives we already have growing around us is important too.\n\nWe will learn how the food web revolves around native plants\; the more we have in our yards the richer the biodiversity of our neighborhoods\, from the birds to the bees. These actions have tangible results we can see\, smell\, hear\, and even taste. Join us for an empowering evening on how native plants are the best medicine for what ails our landscapes.\n\nShawn Jalbert is the owner and operator of Native Haunts\, based in Alfred\, Maine.  He has made it his mission to make native plants\, and the knowledge of their critical i mportance\, available to the general public. “Native Haunts” is an “ old-timey” term to describe native plants in their natural habitats. For the last 20 years\, he’s made it his mission to sustainably propagate a nd sell native plant materials\, but more importantly\, to share the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his personal experience and his inten se studies as a lecturer and consultant. FMI:  https://nativehaunts.com/\ n\nThis program will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of th e Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, and will also be viewable via Zoom.  To vie w via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.\n\nTo do so\, please cl ick on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web .zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-o597jj1SV2p4p8OqKLHA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us in-person\, or\, if not\, via Zoo m!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T103000 DTSTAMP:20230224T153516Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-workshop-with- dan-gardoqui-saturday-april-29th SUMMARY:Birding by Ear Workshop with Dan Gardoqui - Saturday\, April 29th DESCRIPTION:Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what t hey're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, bu t a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the f ield. If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracki ng\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Gui de\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildl ife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as scien ce editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years . He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventures.\n \nYCA is co-hosting this workshop with and at the Wells Reserve. It will r un from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $25 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve) \, or $30 for non-members. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.or g or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116. CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:182@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T093000 DTSTAMP:20230509T230013Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-5 SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week) DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis photo shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly s een and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Lau dholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 13th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars. These walks are free and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzan ne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your sp ace.\n\nThe additional dates are 5/27\, 6/10\, 6/24\, 7/8\, 7/22 and 8/5.   We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours.\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:179@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T201500 DTSTAMP:20230320T141411Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saving-birds-with-maines-comm ercial-forest-the-30-year-bird-project-with-anna-siegel SUMMARY:Saving Birds With Maine’s Commercial Forest: the 30-Year Bird Pro ject - with Anna Siegel DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, an alarming article from the Cornell Lab of Ornitholo gy reported that three billion North American birds have been lost since 1 970 (about 30%). Maine’s nearly 10-million-acres of commercial forest fo rm the heart of National Audubon’s largest Important Bird Area of Global Significance in the contiguous U.S.  What role does this enormous area p lay in national-scale land bird conservation?  This fertile breeding grou nd still supports a wide range of bird species of conservation concern.\n\ nIn 2021 and 2022\, the “30-Year Bird Project” replicated a groundbrea king 1990s study to understand how bird populations have changed as a resu lt of changes in forest practices. The project has involved three generati ons of scientists.  Anna Siegel\, the Outreach Lead of the project\, will describe what the team has learned and how forest practices might change to further support bird conservation while also sustaining rural\, forest- based communities.\n\n  \n\nAnna Siegel is climate justice activist\, you ng birder\, and high school student. She is the Advocacy Director of Maine Youth Action\, a Core member of Maine Youth for Climate Justice\, and ser ves on her town’s Climate Action Task Force. She is also a member of the Maine Young Birders Club and is an avid hiker.\n\nThis program will be pr esented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at Laudhol m\, and will also be viewable via Zoom.  To view via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.\n\nTo do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_-o597jj1SV2p4p8OqKHA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirma tion email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope yo u can join us in-person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:183@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20240308T171051Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/ycas-2023-birding-challenge-t o-support-the-maines-young-birders-club SUMMARY:YCA's 2023 Birding Challenge - to support the Maine's Young Birders Club DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon needs your support! YCA was founded in 1968 \, and for the past 55 years\, has promoted a wide variety of conservation activities and initiatives to benefit thousands of people. A few years ba ck\, we realized that there was an unmet need: a program that specifically focused on young birders. So\, in 2016\, we launched the Maine Young Bird ers Club (MYBC).\n\n\nSince then\, many young birders aged 11 to 18 have a ctively participated and gained a greater understanding of the natural wor ld\, while connecting with and being inspired by like-minded young people. While MYBC members do pay a small annual fee to participate\, we’re loo king to raise funds to support the club’s efforts and expand our members hip to reach under-served communities.\nStarting in 2001 and continuing fo r fifteen years\, YCA hosted an annual Birding Challenge\, and it was our most prominent fundraiser. Now\, after a few years’ hiatus\, our Birding Challenge is back!  This year\, our goal is to establish solid funding f or the MYBC\, something the young participants and the dedicated club coor dinators really deserve. The Birding Challenge is a twenty-four hour event in which teams of participants attempt to identify as many bird species a s possible\, asking friends\, family and businesses to sponsor them at wha tever level they wish. Every donation will help\, large or small! For the first time this year\, we’ll be making use of an online portal dedicated to the Challenge\, where you can pledge a donation\, either a fixed amoun t or on a ‘per-species’ basis.  You can access our fundraiser page an d make a pledge or donation at https://tinyurl.com/yca-bc-2023. There’s also information there describing how you can participate if you’d like.   Just scroll down that page and click on “About” and “FAQ’s.” We would be very grateful for your support in any way.   Thank you so mu ch! As a Chapter of Maine Audubon\, a recognized 501(c)(3) organization\, all contributions to York County Audubon are tax-deductible to the full ex tent of the law.  \n CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:181@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000 DTSTAMP:20230505T212003Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/beach-plum-farm-eco-fest-2023 SUMMARY:Beach Plum Farm Eco-fest 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please join York County Audubon and many other great organizati ons at the Beach Plum Farm Eco-fest from 10 - 2 on Saturday\, May 20th. Be ach Plum Farm is a wonderful spot right on Route 1 in Ogunquit. It's the l ast remaining salt water farm in Ogunquit\, home to community gardens\, an d the office of Great Works Regional Land Trust\, who acquired and permane ntly protected it. FMI: https://gwrlt.org/beach-plum-farm-preserve/\n\n LOCATION:Beach Plum Farm\, 610 Main St\, Ogunquit\, ME\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=610 Main St\, Ogunquit\, ME \, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Beach Plum Farm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T201500 DTSTAMP:20230419T143024Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birds-of-prey-our-talon-ted-f riends-with-the-center-for-wildlife-and-their-wildlife-ambassadors SUMMARY:Birds of Prey: Our Talon-ted Friends - with the Center for Wildlif e and their Wildlife Ambassadors DESCRIPTION:What is the difference between a hawk and a falcon?  Do we hav e vultures in Maine?  What is our smallest owl?  What is our largest haw k?  Where do they live?  Using our amazing live non-releasable bird amba ssadors\, posters\, and hands-on materials\, we will discuss the kinds of birds of prey found in Maine\, their habitats\, habits\, place in the food chain\, and why we need to protect them.  This program will connect the audience with these beautiful ambassadors of their species as well as prov ide their natural and personal histories and empower audience members to h elp to steward the environment we all share.\n\n   \n\nPhotos of Great Ho rned Owl and Peregrine Falcon from CFW\n\nNestled at the base of Mount Aga menticus in Cape Neddick for 33 years\, CFW has treated over 50\,000 injur ed and orphaned wild animals and presented programming to thousands of com munity members annually.  CFW's vision is to instill a sense of understan ding\, responsibility\, and compassion for our natural world leading to a society connected to nature and empowered to take action\, and we do this through conservation medicine\, environmental education\, community empowe rment\, and advocacy.  FMI:  www.thecenterforwildlife.org\n\nWe are prou d to host CFW for this program\, as we have long supported their work.  T he program will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wel ls Reserve at Laudholm\, and will be preceded by a short YCA annual meetin g.  We hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T103000 DTSTAMP:20230619T142037Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wildlife-track-and-sign-by-th e-sea-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Wildlife Track and Sign by the Sea - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:The sands of Laudholm Beach reveal the stories of a diverse arr ay of birds\, mammals and invertebrates. Join Certified Wildlife Tracker a nd Maine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an enlightening morning of decoding storie s in the sand. Participants will need to walk about 3 miles and spend time on uneven surfaces. Please bring your own water and snacks.\n\n  \nAbout the Presenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlif e tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered M aine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Throu gh wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan co- founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adven tures.\n\nYCA is co-hosting this program with partner the Wells Reserve. I t will run from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $25 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve)\, or $30 for non-members. To register\, please email suzanne@well snerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\nPlease note: Program fee does not include site admission fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000 DTSTAMP:20230620T183436Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/how-can-i-with-enoch-glidden SUMMARY:How Can I? with Enock Glidden DESCRIPTION:Join Enock Glidden as he shares stories of his life using the q uestion “How can I?” to accomplish many adventures\, including his 201 6 ascent of El Capitan. He will also delve into his work with Maine Trail Finder and his mission to get more people of all abilities to enjoy the ou tdoors of Maine.\n\n\n\nAn avid and accomplished outdoorsman\, Enock Glidd en can be found adventuring every season of the year throughout his home s tate of Maine. As a person born with a disability\, Enock is a passionate advocate for making trails more accessible for all. He hikes extensively\, assessing and writing about his experiences through the award-winning Mai ne Trail Finder website. His blogs and experiences have been shared widely in local\, state\, and national media outlets\, and Maine Magazine named him one of their Mainers of the Year in 2022. Out on trails\, Enock works directly with trail managers to assess both physical and communication bar riers that can be minimized or eliminated to make those experiences more a ccessible and welcoming for everyone.\n\nThis in-person program is being c o-hosted by the Wells Reserve and York County Audubon.  A suggested donat ion of  $5 would be greatly appreciated to help offset the costs  of thi s program. LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T201500 DTSTAMP:20230912T120621Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-birds-of-guatemala-with-d oug-hitchcox-at-the-wells-reserve-and-via-zoom SUMMARY:The Birds of Guatemala - with Doug Hitchcox - at the Wells Reserve and via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Guatemala is a wonderful birding destination with many avian sp ecialties\, beautiful scenery\, a colorful culture (including the proud Ma yan\, perhaps the richest indigenous culture remaining in the New World)\, and some of the best coffee in the world.\n\nIn March of this year\, Doug Hitchcox was a leader of a spectacular trip to view the birds of Guatemal a.  The areas that they visited were varied\, from the cool pine-oak fore sts near Antigua and Tecpan (think Pink-headed Warbler) to humid tropical lowland forests in the Petén (the Caribbean slope).\n\nThe tour started i n the Petén with a visit to the Classic Mayan site of Tikal and Las Guaca mayas which added a large number of birds (not possible on the Pacific Hig hlands side)\, including the opportunity to see Orange-breasted Falcon\, a s well as several Yucatan endemics that include Ocellated Turkey\, Yucatan Poorwill\, Yucatan Flycatcher\, and the striking Gray-throated Chat. Tika l is easily one of the best birding sites in all of Central America\, but it will also amaze you for the immensity of the surrounding forest and the grandeur of the temples and complexes.\n\n  \n\nOn Tuesday\, September 1 9th\, at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is pleased to host YCA Board member Doug Hitchcox who will present this program. Doug is the Staff Naturalist for Maine Audubon. In his free time\, Doug is one of Maine’s eBird revie wers\, owner and moderator of the ‘Maine-birds’ listserv\, and member of the Maine Bird Records Committee.  He also served as the Outreach Coor dinator for the Maine Bird Atlas\, and writes a regular nature column for the Portland Press Herald.\n\nThis program will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, and will also be viewable via Zoom.  To view via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advan ce.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email a ddress:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A9sbOK_bRg2whvNVQkZ k9w\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containin g information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us in-per son\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:187@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000 DTSTAMP:20230831T155850Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/intro-to-foraging-with-dan-ga rdoqui-2 SUMMARY:Intro to Foraging - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about wild foods and foraging during this seaso n of abundance? Does uncertainty and concern stop you from sampling health y\, wild foods? Join us at the Wells Reserve with forager and expert natur alist Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature. We'll stroll the fields\, forests and shorelines\, all the while connecting with the wild plants\, trees\, f ungi and more with all of our senses. Participants should be prepared to w alk a few miles\, dress for the weather\, and bring along a water bottle. Please note that foraging is NOT permitted at the Wells Reserve outside of this program. We encourage you to find legal places to forage near your h ome.\n\n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tr acking\, bird language\, and mentoring for over 30 years. Dan has a M.S. i n Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine G uide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Dan co-foun ded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 y ears. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find suc cess and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; adventure s.\n\nYork County Audubon is co-hosting this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 1 pm to 4 pm.  Advance registration is require d\, and the cost is $25 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the We lls Reserve)\, or $30 for non-members. To register\, please email suzanne@ wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Progr am fee does not include site admission fee.\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:188@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T201500 DTSTAMP:20230918T133420Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/how-the-personalities-of-smal l-mammals-shape-the-growth-of-forests-with-maisie-merz-and-ivy-yen SUMMARY:How the Personalities of Small Mammals Shape the Growth of Forests – with Maisie Merz and Ivy Yen DESCRIPTION:An entertaining exploration of the role that small mammals play in forest regeneration and the movement of trees in Maine.  We all know our cats and dogs have personalities\, but have you ever wondered about th e squirrels in your backyard? How would you even go about evaluating perso nality traits in squirrels\, mice\, or voles and why would you bother?\n\n \n\nThese small mammals play an important but often unseen role in forest regeneration and the movement of trees\, dispersing the seeds of the tower ing forests here in Maine. While this role is known at the species level\, unique individuals display varying personalities\, with some consistently acting more boldly than others or consistently showing higher activity le vels. Personality in the mice and voles of our forests has consequences fo r where small mammals are living\, how they are foraging\, and what they a re doing with the seeds they find. Small mammals with contrasting personal ity traits are contributing to ecosystem services such as seed dispersal i n different ways. Their behavior is influencing forest regeneration.\n\nLa nd-use change\, such as forest management or urbanization\, and climate ch ange are also at work altering the composition of forests and the distribu tion of personality traits within populations. We explore the intersection of these factors and investigate how the personalities of small mammals s hape the growth of forests and how this may be shifting under changing lan d-use and climate change conditions. All this in turn affects the habitat and impacts birds and all other life in the forest.\n\nOn Tuesday\, Octobe rber 24th\, at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is pleased to host Maisie Merz and Ivy Yen\, second year PhD students at the University of Maine. Under the guidance of Dr. Alessio Mortelliti\, they study the consequences of sm all mammal personality on several ecological processes that shape the fore st landscape. Their presentation includes slides and night video that is e ntertaining\, educational\, and surprising!  It will be interesting and f un to learn about mammals we rarely see much less understand.\n\nThis prog ram will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Rese rve at Laudholm\, and will also be viewable via Zoom.  To view via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this l ink and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webi nar/register/WN_mof6PHp4T9qOga4vu1jY9g\n\nAfter registering\, you will rec eive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting .\n\nWe hope you can join us in-person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n  CATEGORIES:Programs LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:191@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T160000 DTSTAMP:20231005T160947Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-seed-sale-early-bird-pri cing-deadline-2 SUMMARY:Bird Seed Sale early bird pricing deadline DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh premium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environmental organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale supp ort programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\ , with great pricing\, especially if you order early.  \nA male Rose-brea sted Grosbeak at a Kennebunk feeder- photo by Bill Grabin\nAdditional item s this year include feeders\, mealworm suet and Feather Friendly window ma rkers to keep your birds safe. Early bird pricing is available if you plac e your order by 4 p.m. on October 27th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wel ls Reserve on November 3rd and 4th with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car. \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print t he order form:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/Bird-Seed-Sale-2023_order-form.pdf CATEGORIES:Seed Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20231005T161238Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/bird-seed-sale-pickup SUMMARY:Bird Seed Sale pickup DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh premium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environmental organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale supp ort programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\ , with great pricing\, especially if you order early.  \nA male Rose-brea sted Grosbeak at a Kennebunk feeder- photo by Bill Grabin\nAdditional item s this year include feeders\, mealworm suet and Feather Friendly window ma rkers to keep your birds safe. Early bird pricing is available if you plac e your order by 4 p.m. on October 27th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wel ls Reserve on November 3rd and 4th with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car. \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print t he order form:\n\nhttp://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/Bird-Seed-Sale-2023_order-form.pdf CATEGORIES:Seed Sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:190@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T201500 DTSTAMP:20231027T202832Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-migration-of-broad-winged -hawks-with-phil-brown SUMMARY:Nest Monitoring\, Tagging and Migration of Broad-winged Hawks - wit h Phil Brown - via Zoom only DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration is considered to be one of the birding wonders o f the world.  Well known birder Phil Brown is the Bird Conservation Direc tor of the The Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock\, NH.  Under his guidance\, Harris Center biologists collect hawk migration data as part of an international effort to monitor raptor population trends. T he center has been partnering with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania to better understand Broad-winged Hawk ecology.  Phil will explain what has been learned to date about the migration of Broad-winged hawks breedin g in New England that travel to their wintering grounds in South America a nd back.\n\n\n\nphoto by Chuck Carlson\n\nThe Broad-winged Hawk\, despite its familiarity in the Northeast as a common raptor during the breeding se ason and in fall migration\, is a poorly understood species throughout muc h of its life cycle. During the breeding seasons of 2021 through 2023\, Ha rris Center staff and volunteers spent hundreds of hours finding and monit oring Broad-winged Hawk nests through a collaboration with Hawk Mountain S anctuary\, which conducted subsequent trapping and tagging of several adul t hawks. Five adult Broad-winged Hawks were successfully trapped and outfi tted with cellular or satellite transmitters and now provide a sample repr esentation of migratory routes\, wintering sites\, and breeding territorie s of individuals within the New England breeding population. The findings yield critical information about habitat selection and demonstrate differe nces in migration timing and wintering ecology from other populations of t his species in eastern North America. Through the use of transmitters and the nest monitoring component\, conservation biologists have learned criti cal information necessary to better conserve this emblematic woodland rapt or.\n\n \;\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, November 14th\, at 7 p.m.\, York County Audubon is pleased to host Phil Brown\, Bird Conservation Director &\; Land Specialist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancoc k\, NH. Phil spent his childhood in Staten Island\, NY\, where he was fasc inated with the natural world. After studying at Rutgers\, he took to the wilder woodlands of New Hampshire\, realizing a lifelong dream\, and ultim ately becoming NH Audubon’s Director of Land Management\, and then joini ng the Harris Center.\n\nAt the Harris Center\, he leads conservation rese arch projects focused on a variety of birds. These projects currently incl ude Broad-winged Hawk research\, an American Kestrel nest box project\, Sa w-whet Owl banding station\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and a Common Nighthawk migration watch. Phil is also a frequent field trip and nature tour leader in NH and beyond\, where he guides for several companie s and organizations. He lives in Hancock\, NH\, with his wife\, Julie\, an d two children.\n\nThis program will be presented via Zoom only.  To view it\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on t his link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us /webinar/register/WN_jS89IsQvS1WpuTg4IbZ1sA\n\nAfter registering\, you wil l receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the me eting.\n\nWe hope you can join us via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:194@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T163000 DTSTAMP:20240107T162515Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/beyond-birdseed-making-your-b ackyard-a-haven-for-birds SUMMARY:Beyond Birdseed: Making your backyard a haven for birds DESCRIPTION:Backyard birders who want to attract birds and help them thrive will learn what it takes at a get-together from 2-4:30pm on Saturday\, Ja nuary 27\, at Kennebunk Town Hall. Backyard birding is becoming more and m ore popular\, with many people interested in attracting more birds year-ro und.  Several local environmental organizations are hosting an environmen tal event to provide inspiration and ideas on this topic.\n\n\n\nTwo noted naturalists – Doug Hitchcox and Andrew Tufts – will provide lively ta lks on how to make your backyard safe and attractive for birds twelve mont hs a year.\n\nPrior to their presentations\, artist Rebekah Lowell will fi rst read from her children’s book “Catching Flight” and then facilit ate a free and fun workshop on how to draw a cardinal\, designed for child ren but open to adults.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older.\n\nAlso available will be drawings for various items – wit h the premier raffle featuring three home consultations by Shawn Jalbert o f Native Haunts in Alfred. These consultations will provide customized gui dance in making your yard more inviting to birds and pollinators. The cons ultations will be chosen for three different types of backyard habitat (sh ade/woodsy\, sunny/open\, small/contained).\n\nRebekah Lowell is an award- winning author/illustrator with a passion for the natural world. Her artwo rk has been featured on the Maine Duck Stamp five times and the Common Gro und Fair poster. When not in her studio\, you can find her outside—birdi ng\, gardening\, nature journaling\, rescuing birds for Avian Haven\, and serving on the York County Audubon Board. Rebekah will begin her drawing w orkshop for kids at 2:00pm.\n\nMaine Native Plants for Birds will be cover ed by Andrew Tufts of Maine Audubon.  He will explain which native plants best support birds’ year-round needs in Maine backyards and where they can be obtained. Andrew’s job is to restore and rebuild natural biodiver sity by planting the native wildflowers\, shrubs\, and trees that support the widest array of wildlife. “This trend is a paradigm shift in the gar dening world\,” he says\, and he is excited to provide insights and answ er questions.\n\nDoug Hitchcox\, Press Herald nature columnist and staff n aturalist for Maine Audubon\, will focus on food - what birds eat and what they need in backyard environments. Doug is one of Maine’s eBird review ers\, owner and moderator of the ‘Maine-birds’ listserv\, and member o f the Maine Bird Records Committee and the York County Audubon Board.  He also served as the Outreach Coordinator for the Maine Bird Atlas and is c onsidered one of the most knowledgeable birders in the state.\n\nTalks beg in at 3 pm.\n\n \;\n\nThe event is sponsored by the Kennebunk Conserva tion Commission in partnership with York County Audubon\, the Kennebunkpor t Conservation Commission\, and the Planeteers of Southern Maine. For more information\, please contact Jen Shack at jenelshack@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Kennebunk Town Hall\, 1 Summer Street\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Summer Street\, Kennebunk \, Maine\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kennebunk Town Hall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T120000 DTSTAMP:20231121T165029Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-work shop-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Tracking workshop - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Can you tell the tracks of a fox from a fisher? Ever trailed a porcupine to its den? Join Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered Mai ne Guide Dan Gardoqui for an outdoor adventure. Open to all curious adults (&\; interested teens). We'll spend the morning seeking out\, interpr eting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighbors li ving on the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dress warmly.\n\ n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been learning and sharing naturalist skills\, wildl ife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for over 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered M aine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College.  Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting services &\; a dventures. FMI: www.leadwithnature.com/about-2/about/\n\nYork County Audu bon is co-hosting this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 9 am till noon.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve)\, or $4 0 for non-members. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or cal l Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Program fee does not incl ude site admission fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T201500 DTSTAMP:20240119T160235Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/conserving-african-forest-ele phants-through-bioacoustic-methods-with-bobbi-estabrook-tuesday-february-2 0th-by-zoom-only SUMMARY:Conserving African forest elephants through bioacoustic methods - w ith Bobbi Estabrook - Tuesday\, February 20th - By Zoom Only DESCRIPTION:The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is world famous for its work wit h birds\, but did you know that it also has an Elephant Listening Project? \n\nThe African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)\, a separate species from the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana)\, inhabits the den se tropical rainforests of central and west Africa\, and plays a unique an d crucial role in maintaining the forest ecosystem. Thus\, the protection of forest elephants is integral to guaranteeing ecosystem health and biodi versity\, both on local and global scales.\n\n\n\nIn recent decades\, fore st elephant populations have dramatically declined largely due to poaching \, habitat fragmentation\, and habitat loss. To help conserve west and cen tral Africa’s tropical forests and forest elephants\, the Elephant Liste ning Project (ELP) utilizes passive acoustic monitoring (PAM).\n\nPAM is a non-invasive method that enables evidence-based conservation strategies t hrough large-scale monitoring of elusive\, acoustically active species\, a s well as human disturbance\, such as illegal gun hunting and logging. Res earch Analyst Bobbi Estabrook explains how the ELP works toward improving conservation outcomes by supporting data-driven decision-making\, evaluati ng the effectiveness of anti-poaching strategies\, mentoring researchers\, and sharing the wonder and complexity of forest elephants.\n\n\n\nBobbi E stabrook joined the ELP team in 2021. She conducts acoustic analyses\, man ages &\; carries out research projects and mentors the many students th at join the lab each semester. Bobbi first touched base with ELP in 2007\, when she attended the first ever Sound Analysis Workshop. With more than 10 years of experience using passive acoustic methods to understand the ec ology of baleen whales\, Bobbi’s current research focuses on the acousti c ecology of African forest elephants and the effects of human activities on their vocal behavior.\n\nFMI:  https://www.elephantlisteningproject.or g/\n\nThis program will be presented via Zoom only.  To view it\, you’l l need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi ster/WN_jS89IsQvSWpuTg4IbZ1sA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a co nfirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe h ope you can join us via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T123000 DTSTAMP:20240124T185225Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-day-at-the-we lls-reserve-on-thursday-february-22nd SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Day at the Wells Reserve on Thursday\, February 22n d DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine with long-time partner s Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audubon!  Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, cr itter crafts\, scavenger hunt\, and fun in the snow.\n\n10-11am\n\n Cente r for Wildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors\n\n11am-12:30pm\n \n Wildlife tracking walk with an experienced guide\n Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon &\; Wells Reserve\n Winter wil dlife scavenger hunt with prizes\n Sledding\, snowshoeing\, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up\n\nBring your own snowshoes and sleds if yo u have them! If not\, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear an imal costumes/hats if you have them.\n\nThis event is free of charge\, and reservations are not required.  Hope to see you there CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:197@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T190000 DTSTAMP:20240220T203733Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/baby-birds-an-artist-looks-in to-the-nest-with-julie-zickefoose-tuesday-march-12th-by-zoom-only SUMMARY:Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest - with Julie Zickefoose - Tuesday\, March 12th at 7 p.m.- by Zoom only DESCRIPTION:Why and how do baby songbirds develop so quickly\, some launchi ng into flight only 11 days after hatching? In 2002\, Julie Zickefoose beg an to draw and paint wild nestlings day by day\, bearing witness to their swift growth. Over the next 13 years\, Julie would document the daily chan ges in 17 bird species from hatching to fledging. Her book\, Baby Birds\, is the enchanting result\, with more than 500 life studies that hop\, craw l and flutter through its pages.\n\n        \n\nIn this talk\, Julie s hares her influences as well as her artistic process\, a must-see for the aspiring natural history artist. Art and science blend in every Zickefoose pursuit\, as the scientist’s relentless curiosity joins the artist’s quest for beauty. The work\, wonder and fun of studying nestlings\, includ ing being foster mother to orphaned hummingbirds\, chimney swifts and blue birds\, makes for an irresistible and highly inspirational presentation.\n \n\n\nJulie Zickefoose lives and works quietly on an 80-acre wildlife sanc tuary in the back country of Whipple\, Ohio. She is a prolific writer and painter who was also an All Things Considered commentator for five years. Her illustrated work\, The Bluebird Effect\, was an Oprah's Book Club pick in 2012.  After 37 years of contributing art and writing to Bird Watcher 's Digest\, recently became Advising Editor to the new and improved BWD Ma gazine. Her heavily illustrated books include Natural Gardening for Birds \, Letters from Eden\, The Bluebird Effect\, and Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest. Her newest book is Saving Jemima: Life and Love Wi th a Hard-Luck Jay\, the intimate story of how an orphaned bird can save a soul.\n\nFMI:  http://www.juliezickefoose.com/\n\nThis program will be presented via Zoom only.  To view it\, you’ll need to register in advan ce.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email a ddress:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rdl8PcCxRsucXUM8CBK 05g#/registration\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation e mail containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us via Zoom!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:198@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T201500 DTSTAMP:20240301T222957Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/maines-champion-big-trees-wit h-jan-santerre-tuesday-april-16th-at-7-pm SUMMARY:Maine's Champion Big Trees - with Jan Santerre - Tuesday\, April 16 th at 7 pm DESCRIPTION:The 2020 edition of the Maine Register of Big Trees lists 146 c hampions located throughout the state.  Join us to learn about these tree s\, and how they and other big trees play a significant role in our enviro nment.  State champion big trees capture people’s imagination for their size and strength\, but there is more to a champion than just its size — they are symbols of all the good work trees do for the quality of the environment and our quality of life. \n\nJan Santerre is the Project Canop y director for the Maine Forest Service where she focuses on all aspects o f program management. Project Canopy is a federally funded program in supp ort of urban forestry programming in Maine’s municipalities. Santerre ha s managed the Maine Register of Big Trees for MFS for more than 20 years\, has a bachelor of science degree in forestry from the University of Vermo nt and is a native of Dover-Foxcroft.\n\nPhoto of Jan Santerre with the fo rmer state and national champion yellow birch in Deer Isle\n\nThis program will be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudho lm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person.\n\nIt will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:     https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e8H5CvNmRDCOK9-OFxanpg\n\ nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us either in pe rson or via Zoom!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:202@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T093000 DTSTAMP:20240622T145151Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week) DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis photo shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly s een and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Lau dholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 11th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars. These walks are free and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzan ne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your sp ace.\n\nThe additional dates are 5/25\, 6/8\, 6/22\, 7/6\, 7/20 and 8/3.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours.\n\nOur final walk on 8/3 will be held in Wells Harbor at the Webha nnet Marsh trail\, which is an ADA accessible trail:  https://www.mainetr ailfinder.com/trails/trail/webhannet-marsh-trail     Please also see ou r separate event listing for this walk. CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240518 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240519 DTSTAMP:20240330T200206Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2024-birding-challenge-to-sup port-the-maine-young-birders-club SUMMARY:2024 Birding Challenge to support the Maine Young Birders Club DESCRIPTION: For over 50 years\, York County Audubon has offered diverse p rograms to connect people with nature. In 2016\, we identified a need for youth-focused birding experiences and launched the Maine Young Birders Clu b (MYBC) for ages 11-18. The club provides opportunities for young birders to deepen their understanding of the natural world while forming lasting friendships.\n\nOur annual Birding Challenge – a 24-hour “bird-a-thon ” – raises funds to sustain and expand the MYBC. Teams attempt to iden tify as many species as possible\, sponsored by friends\, family\, and bus inesses. Last year’s event raised over $5\,000\, supporting impactful ou tings like trips to Monhegan and Stratton Island.\n\nThis year\, we hope t o continue offering exceptional experiences while reaching more young bird ers from under-served communities. Funds raised will allow us to plan educ ational outings in conjunction with organizations like the Center for Wild life and the New Hampshire School of Falconry\, as well as social events l ike pizza parties for members and parents\, and more.\n\n \;\n\nYou ca n donate and support our efforts at https://go.dojiggy.io/yca2024 or by sc anning the QR code. Every contribution\, large or small\, makes a big diff erence! If you’re truly up for the challenge\, we also welcome you to jo in a team and join the fun on May 18th. Visit the site and click “About ” and “FAQs” to learn more.\n\nYour generosity means so much. With y our help\, we can inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. T hank you!\n\nAs a Chapter of Maine Audubon\, a recognized 501(c)(3) organi zation\, all contributions to York County Audubon are tax-deductible to th e full extent of the law. CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T201500 DTSTAMP:20240415T140357Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/serendipitous-travels-birding -without-blinders-with-sue-keefer-steve-norris SUMMARY:Serendipitous Travels - Birding Without Blinders - with Sue Keefer & Steve Norris DESCRIPTION:Sue &\; Steve like exploring.\n\nWinters\, when not experien cing new places\, they volunteer at the World Birding Center /  Estero Ll ano Grande State Park in Texas – guiding\, assisting with programs and h abitat improvement. Summers find them hunkered down in Mid-Coast Maine\, e xploring\, spending time with grandkids and bird-guiding for the Maine Coa stal Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Many of you may know them from thei r many summers working for the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge at T imber Point\, or for the very entertaining program they presented for YCA in 2018 on their travels to the Galapagos Islands.\n\nThey are avid seeker s of all things natural. They mostly avoid urban areas.  They like to sea rch out opportunities for learning wherever they are.\n\nThey are trying a multi-faceted approach to avoid getting old. Mostly succeeding (except fo r the darn clock and calendar).\n\nChange is good. They believe that we ca nnot avoid change so should embrace it.\n\nThey will be presenting a new p rogram based on a few of their travels and adventures on planet Earth. It will include Antidotes\, Anecdotes &\; Art:\n\n* Antidotes to unexpecte d change – going with the flow\n\n* Anecdotes of journeys – near &\ ; far\n\n* The Art of turning lemons into lemonade\n\nThe program is a mul ti-media presentation\; photographic\, audiographic\, videographic and\, g od forbid\, storytelling-graphic!  And … hopefully entertaining. Come j oin us as we venture off the beaten path.\n\nThis program will be presente d in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, an d will also be viewable via Zoom.  To view via Zoom\, you’ll need to re gister in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your n ame and email address:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vd6W 30tMTuu8GuOUSD7qoA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us in-person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000 DTSTAMP:20240415T141624Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-workshop-with- dan-gardoqui-3 SUMMARY:Birding by Ear Workshop - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Join Professional Bird Guide Dan Gardoqui during peak baby bird season to learn how to not only identify\, but to interpret the language of birds!\nExpert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what t hey're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, bu t a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the f ield. If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are welcome. The Wells Reserve is co-hosting this program with partner York County Aud ubon\, with members of either organization (and Maine Audubon) receiving t he discounted program pricing.\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for nearly 30 y ears. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Tracke r\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite Stat e College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife stu dies and served as science editor for the bird language book What the Robi n Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pi ne Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he he lps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting servi ces &\; adventures.\nRegistration\nYCA is co-hosting this workshop with and at the Wells Reserve. It will run from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on Friday\, June 7th.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $24 for me mbers (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve) or $30 for non-me mbers.  To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000 DTSTAMP:20240527T203252Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-bird-walk-at-the-kennebunk- plains-with-doug-hitchcox SUMMARY:A Bird Walk at the Kennebunk Plains with Doug Hitchcox DESCRIPTION:\nKennebunk Plains offers birders an amazing experience to see a variety of grassland birds\, including the endangered Grasshopper Sparro w and threatened Upland Sandpiper\, among other uncommon species in a very unique habitat. Join Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist and YCA Board member Doug Hitchcox for a morning bird walk looking for many of the species that call this grassland home. 12 June 2024 7–10 am$10 members\, $15 nonmemb ers\nSPACE IS LIMITED AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION IF REQUIRED. To do so\, go to: https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/kennebunk-plains...\n\n CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T201500 DTSTAMP:20240509T142900Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-seals-journey-with-jessica- woodend SUMMARY:A Seal’s Journey – with Jessica Woodend DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) as they take you throu gh a seal’s journey from stranding to release\, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own\, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. You will learn what MMoME is\, what they do\,the animals they care for\, and how you can help.\n\nM arine Mammals of Maine is dedicated to marine mammal and sea turtle respon se\, rescue\, care\, research and education. With a small staff and a dedi cated volunteer team\, MMoME provides expert stranding response across rou ghly 2\,500 miles of Maine’s coastline (including islands)\, covering th e geographic area of Kittery to Rockland.\n\nJessica Woodend has been a vo lunteer with MMoME since 2017\, after attending the 2nd annual Ocean Commo tion 5k (MMoME's biggest fundraiser held every October) and learning more about the organization. She started out helping with educational opportuni ties and events\, and now is also part of the response team and animal car e team. Jessica started her career in the field of wildlife education and animal care in 2007 and has worked all over the country.\n\nThis program will be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudhol m. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person.\n\nIt will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To d o so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CYjl2HJhTXCxtlTHlRDSZQ\n\nAfte r registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informati on about joining the meeting.\n\nWe hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom! LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:205@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000 DTSTAMP:20240619T181019Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wildlife-track-and-sign-by-th e-sea-workshop SUMMARY:Wildlife Track and Sign by the Sea Workshop DESCRIPTION:The sands of Laudholm Beach in Wells reveal the stories of a di verse array of birds\, mammals and invertebrates. Join Certified Wildlife Tracker and Maine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an enlightening morning of decodi ng stories in the sand. Participants will need to walk about 3 miles and s pend time on uneven surfaces. Please bring your own water and snacks. This program is co-sponsored by York County Audubon and Wells Reserve\, with m embers of either organization (and Maine Audubon) receiving the discounted program pricing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nDan Gardoqui has be en studying naturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and me ntoring for nearly 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Ce rtified Wildlife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has cont ributed to wildlife studies and served as science editor for the bird lang uage book What the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connecti on nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead wi th Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature -based consulting services &\; adventures.\n\nRegistration\n\nYCA is co -hosting this program with partner the Wells Reserve. It will run from 7 a m to 10 am.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $32 for m embers (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve)\, or $40 for non -members. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\nPlease note: Program fee does not include site admission fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T090000 DTSTAMP:20240721T160727Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/an-accessible-bird-walk-on-sa turday-august-3rd SUMMARY:An Accessible Bird Walk on Saturday\, August 3rd DESCRIPTION:\n\nOur final bird walk of our summer series co-hosted with the Wells Reserve will be held on August 3rd in Wells Harbor at the Webhannet Marsh trail\, which is an ADA accessible trail. A description of the trai l can be found here:  https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/webha nnet-marsh-trail\n\nBeginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars. Thes e walks are free and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or ca ll Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space. LOCATION:Webhannet March Trail\, at the end of Harbor Rd \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=at the end of Harbor Rd \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Webhannet March T rail:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000 DTSTAMP:20240802T161338Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/intro-to-foraging-with-dan-ga rdoqui-3 SUMMARY:Intro to Foraging - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3596" align="alignleft" width="428"] Vi burnum-lentagon or annyberry[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nAre you curious about wild foods and foraging during this season of abundance? Does uncertainty and concern stop you from sampling healthy\, wild foods?  Join us at the Wells Reserve with forager and expert naturalist Dan Gardoqui of Lead wit h Nature. We'll stroll the fields\, forests and shorelines\, all the while connecting with the wild plants\, trees\, fungi and more with all of our senses. Participants should be prepared to walk a few miles\, dress for th e weather\, and bring along a water bottle. Please note that foraging is N OT permitted at the Wells Reserve outside of this program. We encourage yo u to find legal places to forage near your home.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n [caption id="attachment_3598" align="alignright" width="300"] Black Trumpe ts[/caption]\n\nYork County Audubon is co-hosting this program with partne r The Wells Reserve.\n\nPlease note: Program fee does not include site adm ission fee. \nAbout the Presenter\nDan Gardoqui has been studying naturali st skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for over 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildlife Track er\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite Sta te College. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\, White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, where he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consulting se rvices &\; adventures.\n\nReservations are required.  To reserve your space\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\ nPricing:  Members (of YCA or the Wells Reserve): $32.00\, Non-Members: $ 40.00\n\n CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T180000 DTSTAMP:20240901T154116Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-nature-journaling-workshop- with-rebekah-lowell-lindsay-strout SUMMARY:A Nature Journaling Workshop - with Rebekah Lowell & Lindsay Strout DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3617" align="alignleft" width="281"] Bl ue-gray Gnatcatcher - by Rebekah Lowell[/caption]\n\nNature Journaling can be anything you want it to be\, ranging from personal to scientific\, fro m facts &\; realistic images to scenes and stories you’ve imagined or dreamed.  Journaling should NEVER be a “chore”\, or something you ha ve to complete and that must be perfect.  You do not need to be an expert at identifying plants\, animals\, fungus or even be a professional artist . Remember that the goal is “observations\,” not a pretty picture. Thi s is a practice that you will build upon and\, in time\, your ability to o bserve\, draw and write will improve. Your attention to detail and appreci ation of the world around you will also increase as you journal.\n\n[capti on id="attachment_3618" align="alignright" width="212"] Atlantic Puffin by Lindsay Strout[/caption]\n\nIn this workshop we will explore nature and o ur power of observation. We will investigate using our senses\, practicing awareness and understand how to take that information and put it into a n ature journal. We will use words and sketches. ***You do not have to have any artistic skills.*** This is not about creating pretty pictures\, it’ s about observing and recording data and observations.  We will start ind oors for an introduction and then head outside to nature journal with prom pts that we’ll give to you and work beside you on!\n\nRebekah Lowell is an award-winning author\, illustrator\, surface pattern designer\, and edu cator who helps others connect with nature through art. A homeschooling mo ther of two and survivor of domestic abuse\, she is passionate about resil iency\, freedom\, and hope. Inspired by the wonder of the natural world\, she writes books for kids\, and is now a certified nature journal educator through the Wild Wonder Foundation. She serves on the Board of York Count y Audubon\, transports birds for Avian Haven\, and rescues monarchs from l ocal hayfields. Learn more at www.rebekahlowell.com\n\n[caption id="attach ment_3622" align="alignleft" width="268"] Maple leaf - by Rebekah Lowell[/ caption]\n\nLindsay Strout is primarily a high school biology and wildli fe science teacher in southern Maine.  She has been nature journaling fo r a few years now and in her free time she's outdoors with her journal ta king little adventures.  She was the winner of YCA’s 2022 June Ficker H og Island Scholarship for Educators.  Lindsay is very passionate about th e outdoors and excited to share this opportunity with you!\n\nThis worksho p will be held in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.   Advance registration is required.  To register\, please click on this event in the What’s Coming Up column on the right hand side at the top o f this page\, then scroll down to the registration form. The price is $20/ person ($25/person for non-members)\, payable by cash or check at the work shop. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T201500 DTSTAMP:20240829T134721Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/falkland-islands-the-penguin- adventure-with-shawn-carey-tuesday-september-17th-at-7-pm-in-person-and-vi a-zoom SUMMARY:Falkland Islands – The Penguin Adventure – with Shawn Carey – – Tuesday\, September 17th at 7 pm – in-person and via Zoom DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Falkland Islands are located off the southern coast of Argentina and almost to the tip of Tierra Del Fuego. With one flight a wee k entering and departing the Falklands\, and a total of three days travel each way you have to really want to go there. We’re delighted to be host ing Shawn Carey on Tuesday\, September 17th\, to take us there.\n\nThe Fal klands are a very remote South Atlantic archipelago with two main islands\ , East and West Falkland\, plus an additional 776 smaller islands\, most o f which are not inhabited. However\, several that are host some of the isl ands’ amazing wildlife\, including five species of penguins\, which on c ertain islands have thousands of birds during the nesting season.\n\nFor b ird watchers and wildlife photographers with an interest in the birds foun d here you can see 63 nesting species including 14 endemic subspecies and two endemic species\, the Falkland Steamer Duck and the Cobb’s Wren. In addition to the bird life there are also both Southern Elephant Seals and Southern Sealions which can be seen in large numbers on a few islands.\n\n For this program we will explore two locations on Saunders Islands\, The N eck\, which has three nesting penguin species plus nesting Black-browed Al batross. Then onto The Rookery with its impressive colony of Southern Rock hopper Penguins and a staggering number of Black-browed Albatross. After t hat we will explore Sealion Island and our first look at Elephant Seals\, Sealions and the Killer Whales that prowl the waters looking to feast on t hem. Next up is Bleaker Island with its beautiful mile long beach where yo u can watch Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins as they ride the waves onto the sandy shores. Finally\, we will end our photographic adventure at Volunte er Point which has the largest nesting King Penguin population in the Falk lands.\n\nAll of this plus a look at the lodges one can stay at\, the food and some of the people you will meet along the way. Shawn will share his advice on traveling to this fantastic location plus many tips to help you plan your own Penguin adventure to the Falkland Islands.\n\nShawn Carey (M igration Productions) produces bird and wildlife related multi-media prese ntations\, videos and photo workshops that have been presented all over th e United States. Shawn moved from his home in Pennsylvania to Massachusett s in 1986 and started watching birds in 1988. His avid interest in photogr aphy was joined with a newfound passion for birding and he began to combin e the two in 1991. By 1994\, he and good friend Jim Grady started Migratio n Productions as a way to present their multi-image slide presentations to a live audience.\n\nMigration Productions offers the finest quality bird and wildlife programs with stunning photographs\, video\, and soundtracks. Shawn’s photos have been published in the Boston Globe\, New York Times \, Science magazine\, and many others over the last 20 years.  FMI: www.M igrationProductions.com\n\nThis program will be presented in the Mather Au ditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in perso n. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’l l need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis ter/WN_kqG7w-IZS9OZfxfW5ntBOQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a co nfirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T201500 DTSTAMP:20240905T152804Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-science-of-watching-the-a rt-of-seeing-and-the-power-of-nature-absorption-with-chris-lewey-sharon-fi sher-and-jane-lounsbury SUMMARY:The Science of Watching\, The Art of Seeing\, and the Power of Natu re Absorption - with Chris Lewey\, Sharon Fisher and Jane Lounsbury DESCRIPTION:There are profound connections between humanity and our natural world\, offering a refreshing perspective that can resonate deeply.  We can connect with Nature on many different levels.  As Benjamin Franklin o nce said\, “What signifies knowing the names\, if you know not the natur e of things?”\n\n\n\nWe make connections with scientific facts and spiri tual relationships that open us to different perspectives and increase the awareness of the sacred all around us. Nature Absorption brings about phy sical\, mental\, and spiritual transformations.\n\nThe Science of Watching \, The Art of Seeing\, and the Power of Nature Absorption was written by C hris Lewey\, Sharon Fisher and Jane Lounsbury.  It opens our eyes to new ways to appreciate the nature that surrounds us. Far beyond naming\, this book is about discovering familiar features of the natural world such as w ildlife\, weather\, wind\, clouds\, and night.  The approach is simple\, a compass pointing toward an enhanced awareness that can be experienced by everyone.   It is a useful tool for birders\, nature enthusiasts\, trav elers\, and anyone seeking to increase their knowledge\, experience\, and insight\, going beyond identification.\n\n    \n\nChris Lewey is the fou nder of RAVEN Interpretive Programs\, and holds a master's in environmenta l studies from Antioch University.  He has taught biology\, ecology and o rnithology\, and was director of Joy of Birding for the National Audubon S ociety at Hog Island.  Sharon Fisher\, an early childhood and elementary educator\, and Jane Lounsbury have worked for RAVEN Interpretive Programs in a number of capacities.\n\nOn Tuesday\, October 15th\, York County Audu bon is pleased to present these three authors for a captivating exploratio n of Nature Absorption\, delving into its profound impact on our lives and the extraordinary connections we share with the natural world.\n\nThis pr ogram will be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at L audholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is req uired for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed v ia Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  T o do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_91_AWxQkTOyPGP21IkODMQ\n\nA fter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing inform ation about joining the meeting.We hope you can join us either in person o r via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:212@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T160000 DTSTAMP:20240920T155048Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2024-bird-seed-sale-our-26th- annual-early-bird-pricing-deadline-is-october-25th SUMMARY:2024 Bird Seed Sale – Our 26th Annual – Early Bird Pricing Dead line is October 25th DESCRIPTION:.Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh premium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environmental organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale sup port programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available \, with great pricing\, especially if you order early. \n\nRed-bellied Woo dpecker. Photo by Marie Jordan\n\nAdditional items this year include feede rs\, mealworm suet and Feather Friendly window markers to keep your birds safe. Early bird pricing is available if you place your order by 4 p.m. on October 25th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wells Reserve on November 1s t and 2nd with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car.  \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print the order form:\n\nhttps:/ /www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/seed-sale-2024.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T000000 DTSTAMP:20241028T194846Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2024-bird-seed-sale-our-26th- annual-pick-up-is-november-1st-and-2nd SUMMARY:2024 Bird Seed Sale – Our 26th Annual – Pick-up is November 1st and 2nd DESCRIPTION:Keep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh premium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environmental organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale supp ort programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\ , with great pricing\, especially if you order early. \nRed-bellied Woodp ecker. Photo by Marie Jordan\n\nAdditional items this year include feeders \, mealworm suet and Feather Friendly window markers to keep your birds sa fe. Early bird pricing is available if you place your order by 4 p.m. on O ctober 25th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wells Reserve on Friday\, Nove mber 1st from 1-4 and Saturday\, November 2nd from 10-1\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to help load your car. \n\nPlease click on this l ink to view and print the order form:\n\nhttps://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org /wp-content/uploads/2024/09/seed-sale-2024.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:214@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T201500 DTSTAMP:20241008T192531Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wandering-rivers-nameless-mou ntains-drawing-the-arctic-with-michael-boardman SUMMARY:Wandering Rivers\, Nameless Mountains-Drawing the Arctic - with Mic hael Boardman DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, North Yarmouth wildlife artist Michael Boardman was s elected to be the artist-in-residence for the Arctic National Wildlife Ref uge in Northern Alaska. The landscape has become embedded in Michael's foc us and artwork\, and he has returned several times to explore the natural history of the Refuge\, recording his experiences through sketching.\n\n\n \nIn May\, 2019\, Michael had planned to make a presentation for us on his residency\, but we had to cancel it due to Covid.  The following month\, he did our first Zoom program.  Since then\, he has returned to the Arct ic several times\, and we're delighted to host him in person this time (an d also on Zoom!).  He'll share his latest adventures in the arctic\, tell ing stories of animals\, geology\, human history and why we should care ab out this endangered landscape.\n\nMichael is known for his watercolor bird portraits and nature journal sketches. He has connected his art to wildli fe science through artist residencies at Acadia National Park\, Hog Island Audubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park\, in addition to the Arctic Nati onal Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. He is also the owner and artist of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garments from his artwork.\n\nThis progra m will be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudh olm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is require d for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Z oom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:  h ttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p-K3cUi1ReioDtcdPMZvzA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informatio n about joining the meeting.  We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T203000 DTSTAMP:20241126T201316Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/wandering-rivers-nameless-mou ntains-drawing-the-arctic-with-michael-boardman-tuesday-december-3rd-at-7- pm-via-zoom SUMMARY:Wandering Rivers\, Nameless Mountains-Drawing the Arctic – with M ichael Boardman - Tuesday\, December 3rd at 7 pm via Zoom DESCRIPTION:\nNote: Michael Boardman presented this program for us on Novem ber 19th at the Wells Reserve.  However there were technical problems and the zoom video feed didn't work.  It was a great program\, and he has gr aciously volunteered to re-present it by Zoom only on December 3rd.  Than ks Michael!\nIn 2019\, North Yarmouth wildlife artist Michael Boardman was selected to be the artist-in-residence for the Arctic National Wildlife R efuge in Northern Alaska. The landscape has become embedded in Michael’s focus and artwork\, and he has returned several times to explore the natu ral history of the Refuge\, recording his experiences through sketching.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn May\, 2019\, Michael had planned to make a presentation f or us on his residency\, but we had to cancel it due to Covid.  The follo wing month\, he did our first Zoom program.  Since then\, he has returned to the Arctic several times\, and we’re delighted to host him in person this time (and also on Zoom!).  He’ll share his latest adventures in t he arctic\, telling stories of animals\, geology\, human history and why w e should care about this endangered landscape.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael is k nown for his watercolor bird portraits and nature journal sketches. He has connected his art to wildlife science through artist residencies at Acadi a National Park\, Hog Island Audubon Camp\, Glacier Bay National Park\, in addition to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. He is also the owner and artist of Coyote Graphics\, creating nature based garments from his artwork.\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented only via Zoo m.  To v iew it\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click o n this link and enter your name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_-Eepikw6RJKk-XAcMgLkAQ#/registration\n\n\n\nAfter r egistering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  We hope you can join us either in person or v ia Zoom!\n CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T201500 DTSTAMP:20250106T141917Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/old-forests-jewels-in-the-cro wn-of-the-maine-landscape-a-zoom-program-with-malcolm-hunter SUMMARY:Jan 21st --- Old Forests: Jewels in the crown of the Maine landscap e? - a Zoom program with Malcolm Hunter DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Maine landscape remains widely covered by forests but o ur current forests are very young compared to the pre-European landscape\, when large\, old trees were dominant.  These old forests may be treasure troves of hidden biodiversity.  Why this matters and what we should do a bout it will be discussed by Malcolm Hunter\, Professor Emeritus of Wildli fe Ecology from the University of Maine.\n\n \;\n\nDr. Hunter’s rese arch experience covers a variety of ecosystems and organisms – birds\, a mphibians\, mammals\, reptiles\, insects\, vascular plants\, rivers\, lake s\, wetlands\, grasslands\, and more – but his major focus is on forest ecosystems and the maintenance of their biological diversity. He is a memb er of a team that has studied one forest and the evolving interactions amo ng its vascular plants\, amphibians\, birds\, and small mammals through ne arly 40 years. Dr. Hunter’s interests are geographically broad\; he has worked in 30 countries on every continent except Antarctica.  As a resear cher and advisor\, he interacts with a broad spectrum of organizations suc h as the Society for Conservation Biology\, The Nature Conservancy\, and t he U.S. Forest Service.  This year\, he received the Honorary Membership Award from The Society of American Foresters\, an award that “recognizes individuals whose contributions to forestry are viewed as outstanding by their peers.”\n\nThis program will be presented only via Zoom.  To view it\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on t his link and enter your name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_wE9_CmJ_S7icWlHl-2uhjA\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the mee ting.  We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000 DTSTAMP:20250106T141935Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/winter-wildlife-tracking-with -dan-gardoqui-4 SUMMARY:Feb 1st --- Winter Wildlife Tracking - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:\n\nCan you tell the tracks of a fox from a fisher? Ever traile d a porcupine to its den? Join Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered M aine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an outdoor adventure. Open to all curious adul ts (&\; interested teens). We'll spend the morning seeking out\, interp reting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighbors l iving on the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dress warmly. T his program is co-sponsored by York County Audubon and Wells Reserve\, wit h members of either organization (and Maine Audubon) receiving the discoun ted program pricing. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nDan Gardoqui has been pa ssionately connecting people to the more-than-human-world for over 30 year s. He has a M.S. in Natural Resources and has served as faculty for multip le colleges. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife s tudies (including wolf\, lynx and flying squirrel) and served as science e ditor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan is the founder of Lead with Nature\, where he offers nature-based consulting\, online cla sses and guiding for businesses and individuals.\n\nRegistration\n\nYCA is co-hosting this program with partner the Wells Reserve. It will run from 9 am to noon.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve)\, or $40 for n on-members. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzan ne at (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\n\n\nPlease note: Program fee does not includ e site admission fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTSTAMP:20250130T151036Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/feb-10th-the-hidden-history-o f-american-warblers-an-evening-discussion-with-kenn-kaufman SUMMARY:Feb 10th - The Hidden History of American Shorebirds – An online talk with Kenn Kaufman DESCRIPTION:The shorebirds – sandpipers\, plovers\, and their kin – are beautiful\, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challen ge for birders. However\, the level of confusion was much greater in the e arly 1800s\, when naturalists were struggling to classify all these birds for the first time. Some species were described to science over and over\, under different names\, while some other species were overlooked complete ly for decades. And for many years\, everyone underestimated the amazing m igrations of these long-distance travelers. In this program\, based on a c hapter from his most recent book\, Kenn Kaufman will describe the misadven tures of early shorebird-watchers\, and how those events are reflected in our experience of birding today.\n\nKenn Kaufman is the author of more tha n a dozen books\, including Kingbird Highway\, his memoir about traveling the country searching for birds as a teenager in the early 1970s. His othe r titles include The Birds that Audubon Missed\, A Season on the Wind\, Fl ights Against the Sunset\, and the Kaufman Field Guide series\, covering b irds\, mammals\, insects\, butterflies\, and other subjects.\n\nThis progr am will be presented only via Zoom.  To view it\, you’ll need to regist er in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:  https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/an-evening-with- kenn-kaufman-february-10\n\n\n\nThis program is being presented by Maine A udubon in conjunction with all the MA chapters.  After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  We hope you can join us!\n CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T000000 DTSTAMP:20250106T141951Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hog-island-scholarship-applic ation-deadline-4 SUMMARY:Feb 19th --- Application Deadline for Hog Island Scholarships DESCRIPTION:Applications for our two Hog Island scholarships are due on Feb ruary 19th\, 2025.  One scholarship is for Educator's Week which will run from August 10th to 15th.  The second scholarship is for the Coastal Mai ne Bird Studies for Teens\, which will run from June 15th to 20th.\n\nPlea se go to our Scholarships page for complete information:  https://www.yor kcountyaudubon.org/scholarships\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:220@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T123000 DTSTAMP:20250120T233759Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/feb-20th-winter-wildlife-day SUMMARY:Feb 20th - Winter Wildlife Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine with long-time partner s Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audubon! Join us f or lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, crit ter crafts\, and fun in the snow.\n\n10-11am\n\n Center for Wildlife pres entation with live animal ambassadors\n\n11am-12pm\n\n Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon &\; Wells Reserve\n Face paint ing\n\n11:30am-12:30pm\n\n\n Wildlife tracking/nature walk with experienc ed guides\n Sledding\, snowshoeing\, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for war ming up\n\nBring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not\, w e will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear animal costumes/hats if y ou have them!\n\nReservations are not required\, and this event is present ed free of charge!   We hope you can join us! LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:221@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T201500 DTSTAMP:20250130T161207Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/behavior-society-and-sex-in-a dolescent-birds-with-dr-liam-taylor SUMMARY:March 18th - Behavior\, Society\, and Sex in Adolescent Birds with Dr. Liam Taylor DESCRIPTION:\nMost birds have some growing up to do before they start to br eed. Despite reaching full size within weeks or months of hatching\, some species will not raise offspring for years\, or even decades. Dr. Liam Tay lor explores the strange things that some birds need to do before they rep roduce—from developing a territory on a rocky island to finding a dance partner on the rainforest floor. Looking back through millions of years of evolution\, we will uncover how behavioral\, social\, and sexual developm ent continues to create new challenges and opportunities for adolescent bi rds.\n \;\n\nLiam Taylor is an ornithologist and evolutionary biologis t\, studying how social structures influence the ecology\, evolution\, and conservation of birds.  He's a Postdoctoral Scholar in Biology at Bowdoi n College.  Liam's field work at Bowdoin's Scientific Station on Kent Isl and (several miles off the mainland in the Bay of Fundy) involves Leach’ s Storm-Petrels\, American Herring Gulls\, Black Guillemots\, and Tree Swa llows. Previous fieldwork projects have included Golden-winged Manakins (i n the cloud forests of Ecuador)\, White-throated Manakins (in the Brazilia n Amazon)\, and Semipalmated Plovers (just beyond the tree line in Churchi ll\, Manitoba).\n\nThis program will be presented in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It wi ll also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need t o register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter yo ur name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m bqKqhi_SS23HoJE6Op5cQ#/registration\n\nAfter registering\, you will receiv e a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. W e hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom!\n\nhttps://us02web.zo om.us/webinar/register/WN_mbqKqhi_SS23HoJE6Op5cQ#/registration\n\n \; LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T201500 DTSTAMP:20250301T155308Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/the-yellowstone-river-osprey- project SUMMARY:April 15th - The Yellowstone River Osprey Project with Marco Restan i DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="alignright" width="282"] A banded adult O sprey near its nest[/caption]\nIn 2009 a few members of the Yellowstone Va lley Audubon Society in Billings\, Montana initiated a field study of Ospr eys. They were interested in monitoring the distribution and abundance of the local population\, and in helping management agencies and electric uti lities reduce human-Osprey conflicts. That first year 3 members found 22 n ests. Today over 40 volunteers monitor nearly 100 nests along the Yellowst one River in collaboration with power companies\, landowners\, and governm ent agencies. This presentation will describe how nest monitors are traine d to become proficient in Osprey observation and data collection. From the efforts of these dedicated volunteers\, you will learn where Ospreys prod uced along the Yellowstone River migrate and spend the winter\, how long t hey live\, where they settle to breed\, and their lifetime reproductive su ccess. You will also learn how many electrocutions and twine entanglements occur each year\, and the management to reduce these mortality factors.\n \n\n[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="278"] Marco Restani with a Gol den Eagle[/caption]\n\nMarco Restani began birding with the Seacoast Chapt er of New Hampshire Audubon in the late 1970s and the mentorship he receiv ed launched him on a lifelong journey with birds. Originally an ‘Army Br at’\, he attended high school in Durham before heading west to the Unive rsity of Montana (BS)\, Montana State (MS)\, and Utah State (PhD). Followi ng post-doctoral research at the University of Washington\, Marco was Prof essor of Wildlife Ecology for 15 years. Currently\, he is a Biologist at N orthWestern Energy in Montana responsible for developing and implementing the company’s avian protection program. He has studied raptors for over 35 years and each summer since 2012 conducts research for the Yellowstone River Osprey Project.\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesd ay\, April 15th in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required fo r attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.   To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\ , please click on this link and enter your name and email address: https:/ /us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bcBHFnpYRbq0QtkHBVG1OQ\n\nAfter regis tering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information abou t joining the meeting. We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoo m! LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000 DTSTAMP:20250402T144726Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-6th-a-walk-in-the-woods-w ith-ethan-tapper-author-of-how-to-love-a-forest SUMMARY:May 6th - A Walk in the Woods with Ethan Tapper\, Author of How to Love a Forest DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin Ethan Tapper\, a nationally-recognized forester\, cont ent creator and the bestselling author of How to Love a Forest: The Bitter sweet Work of Tending a Changing World – for an interpretive walk of Tat nic Woods. Ethan will lead us on a two-hour deep dive into forest ecology\ ,  birds\, wildlife habitat\, natural history and more.\n\nPreregistratio n is required\, and space is limited.  Cost: $20/member\, $25/non-member.   This program is offered in partnership with the Wells Reserve and Grea t Works Regional Land Trust\, with members of each organization receiving discounted pricing.\n\nTo reserve a spot\, please go to:  https://wellsre serve.regfox.com/a-walk-in-the-woods-with-ethan-tapper\n\n \;\n\n  \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T201500 DTSTAMP:20250417T141817Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-6th-how-to-love-a-forest- with-ethan-tapper SUMMARY:May 6th - “How to Love a Forest” with Ethan Tapper DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhat does it mean to love a forest? In this talk\, Ethan Ta pper\, a forester\, author and content creator from Vermont\, will draw fr om his work as a forester and his bestselling book -- How to Love a Forest : The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World -- to discuss what it m eans to care for forests and other ecosystems at this moment in time. How do we respond to the harmful legacies of the past? How do we use our speci es' incredible power to heal rather than to harm? How do we reach towards a better future? In a time in which many believe that “protecting” eco systems means protecting them from ourselves\, Ethan argues that humans mu st take action to help ecosystems heal and to move into a more abundant fu ture. Ethan’s message is at once compassionate and pragmatic\, clear-eye d and hopeful\, sobering and inspiring\, a powerful new idea for how we ca n build a world that works for all of its ecosystems and all of its people .\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 6th in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and op en to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person.  It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoo m\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on thi s link and enter your name and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webi nar/register/WN_-TWx7hpKQm-kbcnxuiltOQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will rec eive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting . We hope you can join us either in person or via Zoom!\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000 DTSTAMP:20250502T142250Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/a-series-of-may-bird-walks-wi th-lani-york SUMMARY:Starting May 10th - A Series of May Bird Walks with Lani York DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3902" align="alignright" width="367"] G reat-crested Flycatcher[/caption]\nPlease feel free to join us for a serie s of bird walks  in May with long-time birder and YCA member Lani York.  The times and locations vary as follows:\n\n\nSaturday\,  May 10th at 8 :00 a.m.\nLaurel Hill Cemetery\, Saco\nmeet in the rear overlooking the Sc arborough Marsh\n\n------------------------------------------------------- ---\nMonday\, May 12th at 3:45 p.m.\nMt. Agamenticus to observe the Flower Full Moon and sunset views (entrance fee required)\nMt Agamenticas Road\, Cape Neddick\n\n--------------------------------------------------------- --\nFriday\, May 16th at 8:00 a.m.\nWells Reserve at Laudholm\nmeet in the parking lot\nentrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\n\n--------- --------------------------------------------------\nFriday\, May 23rd\n8:0 0 a.m.\nKennebunk Plains Preserve\n\n------------------------------------- ----------------------\nFriday\, May 30th  TBD CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T201500 DTSTAMP:20250505T154735Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-20th-york-county-birds-bi rders-and-birding-with-britney-fox-hover SUMMARY:May 20th - York County: Birds\, Birders and Birding – with Britne y Fox Hover DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3850" align="alignleft" width="300"] A Black and White Warbler - photo by Britney Fox Hover[/caption]\nCurious to know more about what birds can be found in York County?  Birding close t o home or where you often visit is an amazing way to deepen your understan ding and curiosity about the world around you.  Plain and simple\, York C ounty is a spectacular place to bird!\nIn this program\, we’ll talk abou t some of the incredible birds that visit York County from the far reaches of the globe and go on a visual tour to see some of them.  We will also explore the seasonality of York County and how the birds change with the f low of the seasons specific to our area.  Brit and friends will be discus sing some of the recent local birding highlights\, and will be using a wea lth of local birding wisdom to tell you about the best birding hotspots\, when to visit them\, and what you can expect to see.  There’s always so mething new to discover and learn from our local birding community.\nBritn ey Fox Hover is a member of YCA's Board\, and an avid birder and photograp her.  She will be joined in this program by other Maine birders.\n\n[capt ion id="attachment_3849" align="alignright" width="300"] A male Canada War bler - photo by Britney Fox Hover[/caption]\n\nThis program will be presen ted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 20th in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registr ation is required for attending the program in person. It will also be liv e-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and em ail address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5yCXa5lxSLGwDNVtQ gge0A\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email contain ing information about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n \; LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTSTAMP:20250427T221812Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/june-7th-birding-by-ear-works hop-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:June 7th -Birding by Ear Workshop - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Join Professional Bird Guide Dan Gardoqui during peak bird nest ing season to learn how to not only identify\, but to interpret the langua ge of birds!Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with bird s you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what they're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, b ut a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the field. If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are welcome .\n\nYCA is co-hosting this workshop with and at the Wells Reserve. It wil l run from 7 am to 10 am.  Advance registration is required\, and the cos t is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve) or $40 for non-members.  To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org o r call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.\n\nDan Gardoqui has been studying n aturalist skills\, wildlife tracking\, bird language\, and mentoring for n early 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Certified Wildl ife Tracker\, Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Gr anite State College. Through wildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wi ldlife studies and served as science editor for the bird language book Wha t the Robin Knows. Dan co-founded and led the nature connection nonprofit\ , White Pine Programs for 20 years. He currently runs Lead with Nature\, w here he helps leaders find success and meaning through nature-based consul ting services &\; adventures. LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T201500 DTSTAMP:20250522T145128Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/june-17th-iceland-land-of-the -midnight-sun-and-magnificent-birds-with-shawn-carey SUMMARY:June 17th - Iceland: Land of the Midnight Sun and Magnificent Birds - with Shawn Carey - preceded by (brief!) Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iceland abounds in natural splendor: Waterfalls and glaciers\, panoramic views and otherworldly landscapes. It is a land of Northern Ligh ts and midnight sun. And it is the realm of one of the world’s most char ming and iconic birds: the Atlantic Puffin. But Iceland is home to much mo re. During the summer months\, Iceland’s round-the-clock sunlight draws in a panoply of birds: Razorbills and guillemots\, phalaropes and godwits\ , plovers and terns\, all accompany the puffins in nesting frenzy. Come al ong with wildlife photographer and Mass Audubon instructor Shawn Carey as he shares images and stories from his journey spent on two Icelandic islan ds. We will visit Grimsey Island\, the northern-most inhabited island off the mainland of Iceland. For bird photographers and bird watchers looking for a great place to view and photograph nesting seabirds that call this i sland home during the summer\, this is a place you want to visit.\n\nFrom Grimsey we will travel to the island of Flatey\, a real hidden gem for bir d photographers and bird watchers alike. Most people pass through Flatey ( via ferry service out of Stykkisholmur) on their way to the well-known Lat rabjarg bird cliffs to see Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills. However\, for those that have or take the time to explore Flatey\, you will find a small island that offers some very good photographic opportunities\, especially for Black Guillemot\, Red-necked Phalarope and Common Redshank just to na me a few.\n\nShawn Carey (Migration Productions) produces bird and wildlif e-related multimedia presentations\, videos and photo workshops that have been presented all over the United States. Shawn moved from his home in Pe nnsylvania to Massachusetts in 1986 and started watching birds in 1988. Al ready with an interest in photography and now birds\, Shawn began to combi ne the two in 1991. By 1994 he and good friend Jim Grady started Migration Productions as a way to present their multi-image slide presentations to a live audience. Shawn’s photos have been published in the Boston Globe\ , New York Times\, Science magazine and many others. He is a photography i nstructor for Massachusetts Audubon.  FMI: www.migrationproductions.com\n \nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 17th in the M ather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and ope n to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this l ink and enter your name and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar /register/WN_k8htlIvFSO6sgUMuSjcplw\n\nAfter registering\, you will receiv e a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. W e hope you can join us either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rdis \, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T190000 DTSTAMP:20250711T195901Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/birdwatching-101-birding-in-y ork-county SUMMARY:July 29th - Birdwatching 101 - Birding in York County - at the Well s Library DESCRIPTION:Curious about the birds in your backyard or local park? Join th e the York County Chapter of Maine Audubon for Birdwatching 101\, an intro ductory program perfect for anyone looking to take their first step into t he world of birding.\n\n[caption id="attachment_3850" align="alignleft" wi dth="322"] A Black and White Warbler[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n[caption id=" attachment_3902" align="alignright" width="338"] A Great-crested Flycatche r[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nLearn how to identify common local birds by s ight and sound\, discover the best tools and resources for birdwatching\, and get tips on where and when to spot different species. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast\, looking for a new hobby\, or just enjoy being outdo ors\, this program will help you connect with the feathered friends around you. LOCATION:Wells Public Library\, 1434 Post Rd\, Wells\, ME\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1434 Post Rd\, Wells\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Wells Public Library:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T073000 DTSTAMP:20250801T171809Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-2 SUMMARY:August 9th - Saturday Morning Bird Walk at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week) DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis photo shows a male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly s een and heard at the Wells Reserve.\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Lau dholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 17th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars. These walks are free and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzan ne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your sp ace.\n\nThe additional dates are 5/31\, 6/14\, 6/28\, 7/12\, 7/26 and 8/9.   We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000 DTSTAMP:20250811T151853Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/september-5th-shorebird-walk- in-biddeford-pool SUMMARY:September 5th - Shorebird Walk in Biddeford Pool DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3965" align="alignleft" width="300"] Se mi-palmated Plover[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nJoin Naturalist Doug Hitchcox a nd Coastal Birds Outreach Coordinator Katie Burns for a shorebird walk at South Point Sanctuary\, where we will have the opportunity to observe shor ebirds as they fuel up for their southward journeys. We will learn about s ome of the threats these birds face during migration as well as techniques for advocating for them.\n\nThere's no fee\, but space is limited.  Rese rve a spot at     https://maineaudubon.org/events/shorebird-walk-in-bid deford/ LOCATION:South Point Sanctuary\, 7th Street\, Biddeford Pool\, Maine\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7th Street\, Biddeford Pool \, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=South Point Sanctuary: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T201500 DTSTAMP:20250803T143802Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/community-farming-grassland-b irds-a-local-conservation-strategy-with-noah-perlut SUMMARY:September 16th - Community Farming & Grassland Birds: A Local Conse rvation Strategy - with Noah Perlut DESCRIPTION:Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow populations are declining through out the Northeast.  While intensifying grassland management and loss of b reeding habitat are important factors in these declines\, these birds spen d ~9 months of the year away from the breeding grounds.  We used miniatur ized tracking devices to reveal mysteries of Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow movement ecology\, connecting what happens to them on the breeding ground s to the rest of their life-cycle.\n\n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_1 75" align="alignleft" width="381"] Male Bobolink in the hand. Photo by Noa h Perlut.[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n[caption id="attac hment_3959" align="alignright" width="367"] Savannah Sparrow - c. Bryan Ca lk\, Macaulay Library[/caption]\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \ ;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nNoah Perlut leads the Per lut Lab\, which explores how human habitat management effects the ecoloty of diverse species and diverse habitats\, studying mostly birds but some m ammals too. The Lab uses state of the art technology:  1) tiny tracking d evices that allow us to follow animals around the world\, and 2) genetic t echniques that allow us to understand their behavior.  Noah Perlut is an ornithologist and professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Prog rams at the University of New England.  He has studied Bobolinks since 20 02.  FMI:  https://sites.une.edu/perlutlab/noah-perlut/\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on September\, June 16th in the Mather Auditor ium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages \, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll nee d to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ k8htlIvFSO6sgUMuSjcplw\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmat ion email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope you ca n join us either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n \;\n\n \; \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T201500 DTSTAMP:20250819T192750Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/october-21st-a-2024-lower-48- big-year-with-ethan-and-ingrid-whitaker SUMMARY:October 21st - A 2024 Lower 48 Big Year - with Ethan and Ingrid Whi taker DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon invites the community to a special program at 7:00 PM on Tuesday\, October 21\, when Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker will s hare the story of their 2024 Lower 48 State Big Year. Over the course of a single year\, the Whitakers traveled from coast to coast and border to bo rder\, observing 708 species of birds. They will share their adventures wi th photographs\, videos\, and funny stories from the road.\n\n\n[caption i d="attachment_3978" align="alignleft" width="428"] Gambel's Quail - Portal \, AZ[/caption]\n\nTogether\, Ethan and Ingrid planned and executed an amb itious year of birding with an unorthodox strategy that resulted in a hund red more birds than expected. From high deserts to remote mountains\, from migration hotspots to windswept coastlines\, they chased rarities and reg ional species\, often learning as much about people and places as they did about the birds themselves.\n\nThe Whitakers’ program will not only rec ount the species they saw and the miles they traveled\, but will also shar e practical tips\, planning thoughts\, and reflections on how a year of bi rd-focused travel deepened their appreciation for the landscapes and commu nities across America. \n\n[caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignrigh t" width="444"] Red-crowned Parrot - Brownsville\, TX[/caption]\nEthan is a retired software developer and entrepreneur who has started and sold mul tiple companies. In 2021\, Ethan completed a Maine Big Year\, setting a ne w state record of 324 species. Ingrid is an award-winning teacher and scie nce educator\, recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scien ce Teaching and a Maine Teacher of the Year finalist. When she retired in 2023\, she concluded forty years in the classroom. They live in Wiscasset. \nFollowing their presentation\, Ethan and Ingrid will sign copies of thei r book\, Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea\, which captures the full swee p of their 2024 Big Year adventure in words and images. Those who own copi es are welcome to bring them along. The book will also be available for pu rchase at the event\, along with their other two books. One Man’s Journe y to See Every Bird in Maine and What’s That Bird? A Kid’s Guide to th e Backyard Birds of New England.\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, October 21st in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve a t Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streame d via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.   To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email addr ess: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9BndbfrZSsSksZThcAz1Tw\n\ nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us either in perso n\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20250922T182338Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/october-24th-2025-bird-seed-s ale-early-bird-pricing-deadline SUMMARY:October 24th - 2025 Bird Seed Sale - Early Bird Pricing Deadline DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nRed-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Marie Jordan.\n\nKee p your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and f resh premium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite envir onmental organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale support programs o f both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reser ve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\, with great p ricing\, especially if you order early. \n\nAdditional items this year in clude mealworm\, suet cakes\, and roasted peanut chips. Early bird pricing is available if you place your order by 4 p.m. on October 24th.  Order p ick-up will be at the Wells Reserve on Saturday\, November 1st from 10-2 a nd Monday\, November 3rd from 1-4\, with easy access and volunteers on han d to help load your car. \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print the order form: https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 09/bird-seed-sale-2025_FINAL.pdf\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTSTAMP:20250922T182703Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/2025-bird-seed-sale-our-27th- annual-pick-up-is-november-1st-and-3rd SUMMARY:November 1st: 2025 Bird Seed Sale – Pick up is November 1st and 3rd DESCRIPTION:\n\nRed-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Marie Jordan.\n\nKeep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh p remium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environment al organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale support programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing \, especially if you order early. \n\nAdditional items this year include mealworm\, suet cakes\, and roasted peanut chips. Early bird pricing is av ailable if you place your order by 4 p.m. on October 24th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wells Reserve on Saturday\, November 1st from 10-2 and Mon day\, November 3rd from 1-4\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to h elp load your car. \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print the or der form: https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bir d-seed-sale-2025_FINAL.pdf\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T160000 DTSTAMP:20250922T182809Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/november-3rd-2025-bird-seed-s ale-pick-up-is-november-1st-and-3rd SUMMARY:November 3rd: 2025 Bird Seed Sale – Pick up is November 1st and 3rd DESCRIPTION:\n\nRed-bellied Woodpecker. Photo by Marie Jordan.\n\nKeep your feathered friends happy this winter by treating them to tasty and fresh p remium-quality bird food and help support two of your favorite environment al organizations.  Proceeds from our annual sale support programs of both York County Audubon and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.  A wide variety of types of seed and suet is available\, with great pricing \, especially if you order early. \n\nAdditional items this year include mealworm\, suet cakes\, and roasted peanut chips. Early bird pricing is av ailable if you place your order by 4 p.m. on October 24th.  Order pick-up will be at the Wells Reserve on Saturday\, November 1st from 10-2 and Mon day\, November 3rd from 1-4\, with easy access and volunteers on hand to h elp load your car. \n\nPlease click on this link to view and print the or der form: https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bir d-seed-sale-2025_FINAL.pdf\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T201500 DTSTAMP:20250912T145723Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/november-18th-falconry-extrem e-birdwatching-here-in-maine-with-scott-mcneff SUMMARY:November 18th - Falconry: Extreme Birdwatching Here in Maine– wit h Scott McNeff DESCRIPTION:\n\nScott McNeff is a lifelong birder who has been practicing f alconry for over 30 years. He is past President of the North American Falc oners Association and currently serves on the board of two international f alconry organizations. Scott is also a federally licensed bird bander\, wh o got his start under the instruction of the late June Ficker\, at the Wel ls Reserve.\n\n[caption id="attachment_3985" align="alignright" width="239 "] Peregrine Falcon[/caption]\n\nScott has trained\, handled and hunted wi th nearly all of the diurnal raptors of North America\, as well as quite a few exotic species\, but is particularly passionate about red-tailed hawk s\, goshawks\, and merlins. He will be discussing the crossover of falconr y with citizen science and sharing his passion for\, and observations of b irds of prey. Scott has utilized the demanding art and sport of falconry t o further enrich his passion for birds\, and indeed for Mother Earth in ge neral. He says that Nature is his church\, and living a life in close asso ciation with birds of prey has given him a bountiful and resplendent way t o worship at the altar of his chosen god.\n\nThis program will be presente d at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, November 18th in the Mather Auditorium at the Wel ls Reserve at Laudholm. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no regi stration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this  link and enter your name and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sDRIzoaqRNi 1NgO0n9wKQQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email c ontaining information about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us e ither in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTSTAMP:20251229T203427Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/feb-5th-via-zoom-snowy-owls-w ith-scott-weidensaul-the-story-of-project-snowstorm SUMMARY:February 5th via Zoom - Snowy Owls with Scott Weidensaul: The Story of Project SNOWStorm DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_4047" align="alignleft" width="315" ] A Snowy Owl at Parsons Beach in Kennebunk - Ken Janes photo[/caption]\n\ n\n\n\nJoin Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event on T hursday Feb. 5 at 6pm. We’re hosting acclaimed author and naturalist Sco tt Weidensaul for a discussion about Snowy Owls and his work with Project SNOWStorm. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand Snowy O wls\, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and educ ation. Join us for a lively\, virtual discussion about these incredible bi rds\, and preorder Scott’s new book\, The Return of the Oystercatcher.\n \n\n[caption id="attachment_4045" align="alignright" width="213"] Scott We idensaul[/caption]\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program will be recorded and sent to all registrants.  To register for the Zoom program\, please go to:\n\nhttps: //maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/snowy-owls-with-scott-weidensaul-february-5 \n CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTSTAMP:20251201T152255Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/january-24th-winter-wildlife- tracking-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:February 14th - Winter Wildlife Tracking with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Can you tell the tracks of a fox from a fisher? Ever trailed a porcupine to its den? Join Professional Wildlife Tracker and Registered Ma ine Guide Dan Gardoqui for an outdoor adventure. Open to all curious adult s (&\; interested teens). We'll spend the morning seeking out\, interpr eting and following the tracks\, trails and signs of our wild neighbors li ving on the Wells Reserve. Bring your own food/snacks and dress warmly. Th is program is co-sponsored by York County Audubon and the Wells Reserve\, with members of either organization (and Maine Audubon) receiving the disc ounted program pricing.\n\nDan Gardoqui has been passionately connecting p eople to the more-than-human-world for over 30 years. He has a M.S. in Nat ural Resources and has served as faculty for multiple colleges. Through w ildlife tracking\, Dan has contributed to wildlife studies (including wolf \, lynx and flying squirrel) and contributed to multiple field guides and training programs. Dan is the Education &\; Outreach Director at the Ce nter for Wildlife in Cape Neddick Maine.\n\nYork County Audubon is co-host ing this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 9 am till noon.  Advance registration is required\, and the cost is $32 for member s (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve)\, or $40 for non-memb ers. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at ( 207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Program fee does not include site admis sion fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T230000 DTSTAMP:20260211T142626Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/hog-island-scholarships-appli cations-due-feb-18th SUMMARY:February 18th - Applications due for Hog Island Scholarships DESCRIPTION:As we've done for many years\, YCA is offering two scholarship opportunities for week-long programs at famed Hog Island this year\, one f or Educators and one for Teens.\n\n[caption id="attachment_403" align="ali gnleft" width="302"] Hog Island on midcoast Maine[/caption]\n\nThe Educato rs Week program runs from August 9th to 14th.  The Coastal Maine Bird Stu dies for Teens program runs from June 21st to 26th.  Note that applicati ons are due  by Wednesday\, February 18th.\n\nThese are unique opportunit ies\, and we'd greatly appreciate it if you could post or forward this inf ormation as appropriate\, so that any both educators or teens on your staf f or that you work with may be made aware of it.  Complete information a nd applications are available on the Hog Island Scholarships page of this website:  www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/scholarships. CATEGORIES:Hog Island,scholarships END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:244@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260215T200946Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/february-19th-winter-wildlife -day-at-the-wells-reserve SUMMARY:February 19th - Winter Wildlife Day at the Wells Reserve DESCRIPTION:\n\nCelebrate the wildlife of Southern Maine with long-time par tners Wells Reserve\, Center for Wildlife\, and York County Audubon! Join us for lots of family fun with a live animal presentation\, guided walk\, critter crafts\, and fun in the snow.\n\n10-11am\n\n Center for Wildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors\n\n11am-12pm\n\n Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon &\; Wells Reserve\n Face p ainting\n\n12-1pm\n\n\n Wildlife tracking/nature walk with experienced gu ides\n Sledding\, snowshoeing\, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up\n Wildlife scavenger hunt on the trails*\n\n*The wildlife scavenger hu nt is self-guided and will be available all day\, every day starting on Sa turday Feb 13th and continuing throughout the week! Pick up the scavenger hunt outside the restrooms!\n\nBring your own snowshoes and sleds if you h ave them! If not\, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear anima l costumes/hats if you have them!\n\n LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:243@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260224T210525Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/february-21st-a-bird-walk-at- nubble-light SUMMARY:February 22nd - A Bird Walk at Nubble Light DESCRIPTION:A New Series of Free\, Monthly Bird Walks  - DATE CHANGED TO S UNDAY\n\nYork County Audubon is pleased to announce that starting in Febru ary\, we’ll be hosting a bird walk each month in a different location.  The first walk will start at Nubble Light in Cape Neddick\, on Saturday\, February 21st from 9 am to 11 am.  POSTPONED TILL SUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 22ND !!!\n\n[caption id="attachment_4096" align="alignright" width="241"] A pai r of Harlequin Ducks\, a bird frequently seen in the winter at Nubble Ligh t. Doug Hitchcox photo[/caption]\n\nBeginning birders are most welcome.  We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it.  More experienced birders are most welcome as well!\n\nThese walks are provided at no charge and advance registration is not required.  Ple ase bring a pair of binoculars if you have them\, but we will have some pa irs available to borrow. And please dress warmly!!!  We’ll be looking f or birds both on the ocean and in the neighborhoods within easy walking di stance of the lighthouse. We will also have a spotting scope or two availa ble.\n\nWe plan to host these morning walks on the third Saturday of each month. Please check our website or Facebook page for the location and othe r details.  The start time will get a little earlier as the season progre sses\, and may also vary with the tides if we’re birding near the shore. \n\nWe hope you can join us! CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:nubble lighthouse\, cape neddick\, maine\, Sohier Park Rd\, York\, ME\, 03909\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sohier Park Rd\, York\, ME\ , 03909\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=nubble lighthouse\, cap e neddick\, maine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T201500 DTSTAMP:20260305T152421Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/march-17th-birding-spectacula r-new-zealand-with-peggy-page SUMMARY:March 17th - Birding Spectacular New Zealand - with Peggy Page DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_4075" align="alignleft" width="412"] White-capped Albatross[/caption]\n\nAdrift in the vastness of the southern ocean\, spectacular New Zealand shelters s ome of the rarest and most endangered birds on earth. They are also some o f the most unique. Like the elusive kiwis and playful kea\, eighty of its birds are found nowhere else on the planet. Brunswick birder Peggy Page to ured the main islands as well as the remote Chatham Islands in search of N ew Zealand’s birds. Join her as she shares stories and photos of the bre athtaking islands the Maori call Aetearoa\, the Land of the Long White Clo ud. You’ll meet fascinating birds of both land and sea\, and learn how N ew Zealanders are working hard to preserve the last remaining - and critic ally small - populations of native birds.\n\n[caption id="attachment_4074" align="alignright" width="300"] Kea[/caption]\n\nFor Brunswick resident P eggy Page\, there are few joys in life more precious than discovering new birds. She has enjoyed meeting the birds – and the people – of every c ontinent except Antarctica and every state in the Union. She especially lo ves seabirds and desert birding. Peggy is a member of the board of the Mer rymeeting chapter of Maine Audubon\, chair of its camp scholarship committ ee and coordinator of the Freeport-Brunswick Christmas Count. Peggy is als o a member of the board of the Pejepscot History Center and a docent at th e Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain museum in Brunswick.\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 17th in the Mather Auditorium at t he Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The entrance to the parking area is off Skin ner Mill Road in Wells.  It will be free and open to all ages\, and no re gistration is required for attending the program in person. It will also b e live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to registe r in advance.  To do so\, please click on this  link and enter your nam e and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sDRIzoaqR Ni1NgO0n9wKQQ\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! CATEGORIES:Programs,Zoom program LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Aud itorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260225T153555Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/march-21st-a-bird-walk-at-mar ginal-way SUMMARY:March 21st - A Bird Walk at Marginal Way in Ogunquit DESCRIPTION:York County Audubon is pleased to announce that starting in Feb ruary\, we’ll be hosting a bird walk each month in a different location.   The next walk will be at Marginal Way in Ogunquit\, on Saturday\, March 21st from 9 am to 11 am.  We'll be meeting at the parking area in Perkin s Cove\,  which is at the south end of Marginal Way.  Please note that t here is no parking fee during the off-season (through mid-April).\n\nBegin ning birders are most welcome.  We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it.  More experienced birders are mos t welcome as well!\n\nThese walks are provided at no charge and advance re gistration is not required.\n\n[caption id="attachment_4129" align="alignn one" width="396"] A Long-tailed Duck\, a bird frequently seen in the winte r along Marginal Way[/caption]\n\nPlease bring a pair of binoculars if you have them\, but we will have some pairs available to borrow. And please d ress warmly!!!  We’ll be looking for birds along the Marginal Way\, and in Perkins Cove\, covering approximately 2.5 miles round trip.  We will also have a spotting scope or two available.\n\nWe plan to host these morn ing walks on the third Saturday of each month. Please check our website or Facebook page for the location and other details.  The start time will g et a little earlier as the season progresses\, and may also vary with the tides if we’re birding near the shore.\n\nWe hope you can join us! LOCATION:Marginal Way\, Ogunquit\, ME\, Perkins Cove Road\, Ogunquit\, Main e\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Perkins Cove Road\, Ogunqui t\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Marginal Way\, Ogunqu it\, ME:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:240@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T201500 DTSTAMP:20260129T163436Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/february-17th-via-zoom-the-la ysan-albatross-with-hob-osterlund SUMMARY:March 31st via Zoom - The Laysan Albatross with Hob Osterlund - (po stponed from February 17th) DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nEverything about the Laysan Albatross is superlative: the y fly unbelievable distances\, live longer than any other wild bird and ar e iconically devoted to their chicks. They spend about 90 percent of their lives airborne and most of that time is solitary. They are extraordinary wayfinders and are\, in the words of one seabird biologist\, “Corvid bri ght.”  Since all species of albatross nest on remote islands\, however\ , it can be difficult to see them in person. The Hawaiian Island of Kauaʻ i is an exception to that rule and is the only place in the world where al batross nest within a good-sized community of humans. Laysans likely neste d there for millions of years but disappeared when people arrived about a thousand years ago. In the 1970s a few birds\, likely from Midway Atoll\, began visiting Kauaʻi again. In 1979 the first chick fledged from its sho res in perhaps a millennium. Since then the population has grownand has gi ven observers a chance to learn more about the brief amount of time they s pend on terra firma.  Join us for a lively\, entertaining and in-depth lo ok at their lives\, their strengths and their perils.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHob O sterlund is the Safina Center Conservationist in Residence\, the founder o f Kauai Albatross Network (KAN)\, the author of Holy Mōli: Albatross and Other Ancestors (Oregon State University Press\, 2016\, 4th printing)\, t he producer of a short documentary called “Kalamaʻs Journey\,” and a bird guide on Kauaʻi. An advanced-practice nurse\, Hob spent her career i n the acute hospital setting. During those years\, she was the Principal I nvestigator for the Comedy in Chemotherapy (COMIC) Study. She also perform ed a comedy character “Ivy Push\, RN” for national audiences. She now devotes herself full time to the well-being of Hawaiiʻs native birds\, wi th a special focus on the Laysan albatross.\nThis program will be presente d by Zoom only.  To view it\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this  link and enter your name and email address : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IvV1UgPsRSqDQlPDIJXxtw   A fter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing inform ation about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us!\n\n \;\n\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Zoom program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260318T210715Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/april-18th-a-bird-walk-at-goo se-rocks-beach-in-kennebunkport SUMMARY:April 18th - A Bird Walk at Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_185" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pip ing Plover in Scarborough. Photo by Marie Jordan.[/caption]\n\nYork County Audubon is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting a bird walk each m onth in a different location.  The April walk will be at Goose Rocks Beac h in Kennebunkport\, on Saturday\, April 18th from 9 am to 11 am.  We'll be meeting at the parking area beside the Goose Rocks General Store\,  wh ich is just before the intersection of Dyke Road and Kings Highway.  We'l l hope to see some Piping Plovers\, as well as a variety of shorebirds\, e arly migrants and year-round resident species.\n\nBeginning birders are mo st welcome.  We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it.  More experienced birders are most welcome as well!   Please bring binoculars if you have them\, but we'll have some to lend if you don't.\n\nThese walks are provided at no charge and advance registr ation is not required LOCATION:Goose Rocks Beach\, 3 Dyke Rd\, Kennebunkport\, Maine\, 04046\, Yo rk\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3 Dyke Rd\, Kennebunkport\, Maine\, 04046\, York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Goose Roc ks Beach:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:246@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T201500 DTSTAMP:20260307T204640Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/april-21st-shorebirds-in-main e-protecting-our-beach-nesting-piping-plovers-and-migratory-birds-with-lau ra-zitske SUMMARY:April 21st - Shorebirds in Maine: Protecting our beach-nesting Pip ing Plovers and migratory birds - with Laura Zitske DESCRIPTION:\n\nEach spring\, endangered Piping Plovers and Least Terns ret urn to nest and raise their young on southern Maine beaches.  They are tw o of Maine's most iconic and threatened bird species.  For more than 35 y ears\, Maine Audubon and our partners have worked with local residents\, l andowners\, and visitors to ensure that endangered birds\, wildlife\, and people can safely share the beach.\n\n\n\n\nLaura Minich Zitske has been w orking with birds for 28 years\, the last 15 of which have been spent at M aine Audubon as director of the Coastal Birds Project. In this talk\, Laur a will highlight some of the project’s successes and challenges over the past 45 years\, including Maine’s exciting increases in the Piping Plov er population. She will explore what makes plovers such remarkable birds a nd discuss the collaborative successes of Maine Audubon’s work with part ners. Although Maine’s Piping Plovers are currently in a good place\, th ere is always more work to be done to protect them and other migratory sho rebirds. Learn about the incredible journeys of some species that stop alo ng our coastline and how we can work together to help protect some of our most vulnerable feathered friends.  FMI: https://maineaudubon.org/project s/plovers-terns/\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesda y\, April 21st\, in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm . The entrance to the parking area is off Skinner Mill Road in Wells.  It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for a ttending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, p lease click on this  link and enter your name and email address: https:/ /us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sDRIzoaqRNi1NgO0n9wKQQ\n\nAfter regis tering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information abou t joining the meeting. We hope you can join us either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n\n LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, entrance is o ff Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=entrance is off Skinner Mil l Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mather Aud itorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T215105Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/april-22nd-an-earth-day-bird- walk-at-the-wells-reserve-at-laudholm SUMMARY:April 22nd - An Earth Day Bird Walk – at the Wells Reserve at Lau dholm DESCRIPTION:\n\nCelebrate Earth Day with a walk to see some of the newly ar rived early migrants! We’ll meet at 8:30 am at the gazebo beside the mai n house. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some pairs to lend if you don’t.\n\nRegistration is not required and the walk is f ree of charge (but please still pay the WR admission fee if you’re not a member).\n\nAdditional Earth Day events will be occurring from 10 till 2. Full details are available here: https://wellsreserve.org/event/83311/ear th-day-celebration CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTSTAMP:20260401T014122Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-2nd-birding-by-ear-worksh op-with-dan-gardoqui SUMMARY:May 2nd - Birding by Ear workshop - with Dan Gardoqui DESCRIPTION:Expert bird mimic Dan Gardoqui will help you connect with birds you can't see by getting to know their songs and calls (as well as what t hey're saying). In this program\, we'll do a little exploring on foot\, bu t a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking them for the group as you hear and see the actual birds in the f ield. If you're experienced with visual bird identification\, this course will be a good next step in building your birding skills. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nDan Gardoqui has been practicing and sharing his passion for bird language\, wildlife tracking and naturalist skills for over 30 years. Dan has a M.S. in Natural Resources\, is a Professional Wildlife Tracker\, Reg istered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State Colle ge. He has contributed to multiple wildlife research projects and served a s science editor for the bird language book What the Robin Knows. Dan has helped start and direct multiple nature connection organizations and he cu rrently serves as the Education &\; Outreach Director at the Center for Wildlife\, just up the road from his home in Cape Neddick\, Maine.\n\nYor k County Audubon is co-hosting this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 7 am till 10 am.  Advance registration is required\, an d the cost is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Re serve)\, or $40 for non-members. To register\, please email suzanne@wellsn err.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116.  Please note: Program fee does not include site admission fee. CATEGORIES:Workshops LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:251@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T232602Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-9th-a-bird-walk-at-highla nd-farm-preserve-in-york SUMMARY:May 9th - A Bird Walk at Highland Farm Preserve in York DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3850" align="alignleft" width="258"] Bl ack and White Warbler - photo by Britney Fox Hover[/caption]\n\nYork Count y Audubon is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting a bird walk each month in a different location.  The May walk will be at Highland Farm Pre serve in York\, on Saturday\, May 9th from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.  We'll be meeting at the Highland Farm parking area.  The Preserve is located at 32 1 Cider Hill Road (Route 91) in York.\n\n[caption id="attachment_2016" ali gn="alignright" width="245"] Yellow Warbler - photo by Seth Davis[/caption ]\n\nWe'll be hoping to see some warblers and other  migrants\, as well a s other year-round resident species.\n\nBeginning birders are most welcome .  We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it.  More experienced birders are most welcome as well!  Please b ring binoculars if you have them\, but we'll have some to lend if you don' t.  These walks are provided at no charge and advance registration is no t required.\n\nAlso on the morning of May 9th\, York Land Trust will be ho sting a 40th Anniversary Native Plant Sale &\; Bake Sale from 9 am ti ll noon.  So please stop by there after the walk.  FMI:  https://www.yo rklandtrust.org/event/native-plant-sale-2026/ LOCATION:Highland Farm Preserve\, 321 Cider Hill Road (Route 91)\, York\, M E\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=321 Cider Hill Road (Route 91)\, York\, ME\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Highland Farm P reserve:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:252@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T151044Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-12th-birdwatching-101-dis cover-the-birds-of-york-county SUMMARY:May 12th - Birdwatching 101: Discover the Birds of York County - at the York Public Library DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3849" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ca nada Warbler - photo by Britney Fox Hover[/caption]\n\nCurious about the b irds you see and hear every day? Join York County Audubon for an engaging introduction to birdwatching in beautiful York County—one of Maine’s m ost rewarding regions for bird enthusiasts of all levels. This program wil l explore what makes the area so special\, from its rich mix of coastal ha bitats to its role as a seasonal crossroads for migrating birds.  This pr ogram will be presented at the York Public Library from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tue sday\, May 12th.  Please register in advance for this free program\, by c licking on the Register button at the bottom of this page: Program Regist ration.\n\n[caption id="attachment_3850" align="alignright" width="300"] B lack and White Warbler - photo by Britney Fox Hover[/caption]\n\nWe’ll t ake a journey through the birding year\, learning how the changing seasons bring a dynamic cast of species—from colorful spring arrivals to hardy winter residents. You’ll also get practical tips on how to get started\, including what to look for\, where to go\, and how to build your birding skills with confidence.   This program will be presented by YCA Board me mbers Britney Fox Hover and Miriam Stevens.\n\nWe’ll highlight some of t he best local birding hotspots and share insider knowledge to help you mak e the most of your time outdoors. And if the weather is on our side\, we ’ll step outside for a relaxed\, guided bird walk around the library gro unds—putting your new knowledge into practice as we search for feathered neighbors in real time.\n\nWhether you’re a complete beginner or just l ooking to deepen your appreciation for local wildlife\, this program is a great way to connect with nature and discover the birds of York County in a whole new way. LOCATION:York Public Library\, 15 Long Sands Road\, York \, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15 Long Sands Road\, York \ , Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=York Public Library:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:253@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174327Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/saturday-morning-bird-walks-a t-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th SUMMARY:May 16th - Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1271" align="alignnone" width="520"] A male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve .[/caption]\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other S aturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Re serve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them. We'll have some "loaners" available as well.\n\nThese walks are free and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reserv ations are required.  Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space.\n\nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/25 and 8/8.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:250@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T181615Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-19th-exploring-the-life-a nd-times-of-an-extraordinary-bird-the-purple-martin-with-anna-forsman SUMMARY:May 19th - Exploring the Life and Times of an Extraordinary Bird: t he Purple Martin - with Anna Forsman DESCRIPTION:The extraordinary Purple Martin is North America’s largest sw allow.  It’s a beautifully iridescent colonial nester\, with a distinc tive liquid gurgling call.  Purple martins were once a common sight in  summer all over the East Coast of the United States\, but their population s have significantly declined over the past half-century. In Maine\, wher e they used to be found all over the state\, they have experienced a preci pitous 95 percent decline in the last 50 years:  https://www.maine.gov/if w/fish-wildlife/wildlife/species-information/birds/purple-martin-landlords .html  There are now just a handful of active colonies in a few towns.   Dr. Anna Forsman wants to better understand why that is the case.\n\nThe focus of her research at Colby College is understanding how birds\, like purple martins\, interact with bacteria\, viruses\, and parasites in their environments. She is also interested in how environmental factors like in sect availability and climate affect immune system function in wild birds. Last year\, the Pooper Snoopers community science project that she create d\, received fecal samples from over 200 Purple Martin colonies in the U.S .\, including the one established by York County Audubon along the Mousam River in Kennebunk.  DNA analysis of these samples will reveal the insec t diet composition of these birds from across their breeding range.\n\nAnn a Forsman earned her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology at Cor nell University. She studied Purple Martins for years through her postdoct oral work at the University of Central Florida\, where she established the UCF Purple Martin Project. Three years ago\, she joined the faculty of Co lby College as an assistant professor of biology. She has studied cavity n esting birds for more than 20 years.\n\nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 19th\, in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reser ve at Laudholm. The entrance to the parking area is off Skinner Mill Road in Wells.  It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streame d via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.   To do so\, please click on this  link and enter your name and email a ddress: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pV-lrGbLR9CbIfbWO8DX0w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing inf ormation about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us for this ente rtaining and inspiring presentation\, either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom!\n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:254@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T210348Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/may-23rd-world-fish-migration -day-a-celebration-of-fish-and-rivers SUMMARY:May 23rd - A Celebration of Fish and Rivers on World Fish Migration Day DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Saturday\, May 23rd for a celebration of fish a nd rivers on World Fish Migration Day.\n\nTEN great organizations will be participating!!!\n\nIn alphabetical order:  Eldridge Brothers Fly Shop\, the Kennebunk Conservation Commission\, Kennebunk Land Trust\, the Kennebu nk River Restoration Committee\, the Maine Coast Heritage Trust\, Maine Ri vers\, the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers Alliance\, the Planeteers of Southe rn Maine\, the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, and York County Audubon !\n\nThere will be a wide variety of exhibits and activities for all ages.   From fly casting and fly tying demos and lessons to activities for youn ger fans of fish and rivers.  We will be joined by scientists\, including USM biologist Dr. Karen Wilson\, who will be able to answer questions abo ut sea-run fish. This should also be a good opportunity to see alewives an d shad on their spring migration.\n\nThe location is Rogers Pond beside th e Mousam River off of Water Street in Kennebunk.  The hours are 1 to 4.  Parking is available at Rogers Pond\, but also beside and behind the Kenn ebunk Sewer District offices across Water Street from the entrance to the pond.  Rain date is Sunday\, May 24th.\n\nWe hope to see you! CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Rogers Pond\, 49 Water Street\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=49 Water Street\, Kennebunk \, Maine\, 04043\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Rogers Pond:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:256@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T144655Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/june-13th-saturday-morning-bi rd-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th SUMMARY:June 13th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Eve ry Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1271" align="alignnone" width="615"] A male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve .[/caption]\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other S aturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Re serve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well.\n\nThese wal ks are free (with site admission) and open to the public.  However\, spac e will be limited and reservations are required.  To register\, please go to this link\n\nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/2 5 and 8/8.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/upl oads/2015/05/Eastern_Towhee_CANT2IJAN272013_227CUT.jpg CATEGORIES:Field Trips LOCATION:The Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill R d\, Wells\, Maine\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, Maine\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The We lls Reserve at Laudholm:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:257@yorkcountyaudubon.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T150435Z URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/events/june-13th-saturday-morning-bi rd-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th -2 SUMMARY:June 13th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Eve ry Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1271" align="alignnone" width="592"] A male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve .[/caption]\n\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other S aturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Re serve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well.\n\nThese wal ks are free (with site admission) and open to the public.  However\, spac e will be limited and reservations are required.  To register\, please go to this link.\n\nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/2 5 and 8/8.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. 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