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St. Peter’s Cemetery – Lewiston

On a nice warm summer day in September, 13 birders walked St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston with a side walk to Gulf Island Dam. Sure it was a bit warm but not so humid as to be a real problem. We Read More…

Nighthawk Migration

Keep your eyes on the sky in late afternoon; Nighthawks are in migration. They have long-ish swept back wings, and if they are low enough you might see their diagnostic white patches on the underside of their wings Nighthawk migration Read More…

Pineland Farms – New Gloucester

The most perfect day yet this year – full sun, a slight cooling breeze, good birds and good birders. This was all at Pineland with nine people attending. The first bird seen was a Red Crossbill, 2 for sure, maybe Read More…

Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary – Lewiston

Another great morning for a walk. Today there were only six of us walking Thorncrag … but a number of others were using the Preserve. And it looked great in spite of the rain yesterday. The trails are in great Read More…

Jessup/Chittim & Lynch Homes – Greene

This morning 15 people gathered at Penny Jessup and David Chittim’s home to walk their property. We started at their very active feeders then made a large loop through their woods. Unfortunately, last night they received 3 to 4 inches Read More…

Judy Marden Home – Greene

We had a wonderful walk this morning at Judy Marden’s home in Greene. The weather was warn but still near perfect as it was totally dry. Others thought so too … we had 20 people attend. Judy’s feeders were full Read More…

Fitzgerald Preserve – Brunswick

Yes we did have a walk this morning. It was at the Fitzgerald Preserve in Brunswick and seven people came out. It was cloudy and a bit humid but started dry. We had a very brief sprinkle twice and made Read More…

Riverside Trail – Lewiston

Ten birders had a nice walk this morning on the Riverside Trail in Lewiston. This trail runs along the river from Sunnyside Park to Tall Pines Apartments for about a mile and a half one way, fully paved. The weather Read More…

Whitman Spring Road – Auburn

Weather was great, at least no rain, no wind, and not particularly cold. Thirteen people came out to walk the Whitman Spring Road Trail. The entry road has a few potholes but the trail is in wonderful shape, and very Read More…

Androscoggin River Trail – Lisbon

Another beautiful day, dry, no wind, temp in the 60s. Ten people attended the walk on the Androscoggin River Trail in Lisbon. The birds were very accommodating. They called and sang and then many times showed off for us. We Read More…