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YMCA Property – North River Road, Auburn

This morning 12 people walked the YMCA camp property in Auburn. Weather was very nice, a slight chill quickly disappeared but later a light wind came up. The bird of the day was a Lincoln’s Sparrow. Three were seen but Read More…

Annual Meeting on Sunday October 8th, 2023

Michael Boardman, Naturalist/Artist “The Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge” Sunday, October 8th, 2023 L/A Arts, 168 Lisbon St, Lewiston  Wildlife artist and Maine master naturalist, Michael Boardman is known for his watercolor bird portraits and nature journal sketches. Read More…

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…