York County Audubon
To foster understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the natural world through the education of present and future generations.
Upcoming Events
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May 19th – Exploring the Life and Times of an Extraordinary Bird: the Purple Martin – with Anna Forsman
York County AudubonMay 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pmThe extraordinary Purple Martin is North America’s largest swallow. It’s a beautifully iridescent colonial nester, with a distinctive liquid gurgling call. Purple martins were once a common sight in summer all over the… -
May 23rd – A Celebration of Fish and Rivers on World Fish Migration Day
York County AudubonMay 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome join us on Saturday, May 23rd for a celebration of fish and rivers on World Fish Migration Day. TEN great organizations will be participating!!! In alphabetical order: Eldridge Brothers… -
May 30th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week from May 16th to August 8th)
May 30 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 amJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please…
News
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A Video of our April 2026 program: Shorebirds in Maine: Protecting our beach-nesting Piping Plovers and migratory birds – with Laura Zitske
This program was presented in-person at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm and via Zoom on April 21, 2026. For a description of the program, please scroll down to our original post for it. To access the recording, please click on the link below to watch it on this page. We also recommend clicking on the…
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A Birding by Ear Workshop – with Dan Gardoqui – Saturday, May 2nd
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, but a lot more listening with our ears. Dan can help you learn the calls by mimicking…
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An Earth Day Bird Walk – at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Celebrate Earth Day with a walk to see some of the newly arrived early migrants! We’ll meet at 8:30 am at the gazebo beside the main house. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some pairs to lend if you don’t. Registration is not required and the walk is free of charge (but…
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The Harlequin – Spring 2026
Please click on the link below to view the Spring 2026 issue of our Harlequin newsletter: https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Harlequin-Spring-2026.pdf
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Shorebirds in Maine: Protecting our beach-nesting Piping Plovers and migratory birds – with Laura Zitske – Tuesday, April 21st – in person and via Zoom
Each spring, endangered Piping Plovers and Least Terns return to nest and raise their young on southern Maine beaches. They are two of Maine’s most iconic and threatened bird species. For more than 35 years, Maine Audubon and our partners have worked with local residents, landowners, and visitors to ensure that endangered birds, wildlife, and…
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A Video of a March 2026 program: Birding Spectacular New Zealand – with Peggy Page
This program was presented in-person at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm and via Zoom on March 17, 2026. For a description of the program, please scroll down to our original post for it. To access the recording, please click on the link below to watch it on this page. We also recommend clicking on the…
Welcome to York County Audubon
Membership
These links will connect you with the Maine Audubon website, where you can…
- Join Maine Audubon and York County Audubon (see Note 1 below) or renew your membership
- Give a gift membership, become a “Frequent Flyer” or explore other options
You may also mail a check made payable to “Maine Audubon” to:
York County Audubon
PO Box 201
Kennebunkport ME 04046
Please Note
- If your zip code is in York County, you will automatically become a YCA member in addition to your Maine Audubon membership. If your mailing address is not in York County, you may still request to be affiliated with YCA and you will receive our Harlequin newsletter and monthly emails.
- If you have membership questions or problems, please contact Maine Audubon by email or call 207-781-2330 ext 232.
- Maine Aububon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Maine Audubon does not receive funding from National Audubon; all funds raised stay in Maine.