Upcoming Maine Birding Events

Weekly Bird Walk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Thursday March 18, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Accompany staff naturalist and expert birder Eric Hynes on guided birdwalks Thursday mornings at Gilsland Farm. Meet in visitor center parking lot. Bring binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome.

7 a.m., Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25
$5 members/$8 non-members

Special Portland's Patches: Owl Prowl

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Tuesday March 23, 2010
Maine Audubon Field Trip

Travel by van to find owls in Greater Portland. For Maine's resident owls the breeding season is well underway, and both great horned and barred owls should actively be pursuing mates.

From Falmouth
6:30 - 10 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 23 (weather date: Thursday, Mar. 25)
$20/member, $30/nonmember

Birds of Monhegan with Geoff Dennis

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Tuesday March 23, 2010
Merrymeeting Audubon

Geoff Dennis began photographing birds in 1995 to document sightings in his Little Compton, R. I. yard. From that point forward, his curiosity and talent grew and today his images are used by commercial and environmental organizations alike. Monhegan Island, located 11 miles off Port Clyde, is a popular spring and fall destination for birders and provides wonderful opportunities to photograph migrant birds.

Geoff will show images of common birds and vagrant birds; images of warblers feeding on beaches and floating rockweed; or birds so tired they are asleep on the roadside. His talk will include New England's first Virginia's Warbler, which he discovered and photographed on the island in 1998, one of 34 species of warblers he has photographed.

Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Room, Brunswick, 7:00 pm

www.maineaudubon.org/merrymeeting

Challenges in Bird Photography

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Wednesday March 24, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Hyperactivity, dense vegetation, low light, and streaking flight are just a few of the unique obstacles one must overcome to capture great bird images. Co-sponsored by the Center for Ecological Research, this workshop will explore the special challenges that face bird photographers.

Geoff Dennis, Mike Fahay, and Keith Carver are highly respected for their extraordinary avian images. Each speaker will discuss their approach to bird photography and will provide insights about how they get "The Great Shot". The presenters will have their photographic equipment on hand to give amateurs an opportunity to learn more about cameras and lenses essential for successful bird photographs. There will be plenty of time for questions. (This is not a digiscoping workshop)

Wednesday, March 24
7 p.m.

$5 members/$10 nonmembers

Advanced registration required, please call 781-2330 ext 209

Weekly Bird Walk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Thursday March 25, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Naturalists' Forum: Hiking Canada's Sentiers Frontaliers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Tuesday March 30, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Hear Carey Kish, avid hiker and Maine outdoors writer, recount the adventures he shared with 30 other walkers during a 55-mile, six-day trek along the rugged "Border Trail" between Canada and the United States. Cosponsored by the Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 30
Free

Weekly Bird Walk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Thursday April 01, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Accompany staff naturalist and expert birder Eric Hynes on guided birdwalks Thursday mornings at Gilsland Farm. Meet in visitor center parking lot. Bring binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome.

7 a.m.,
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
$5 members/$8 non-members

Weekly Bird Walk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Thursday April 08, 2010
Maine Audubon Program

Accompany staff naturalist and expert birder Eric Hynes on guided birdwalks Thursday mornings at Gilsland Farm. Meet in visitor center parking lot. Bring binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome.

7 a.m.
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
$5 members/$8 non-members

Plum Island Van Trip

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Saturday April 10, 2010
Maine Audubon Field Trip

Ready for winter doldrums to be over? Head south to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for a sample of early spring migrants. Waterfowl, wading birds, and raptors should be conspicuous.

From Falmouth
7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 10 (weather date: Sunday, April 11)
$45/member, $60 nonmember

Woodcock Watch

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST

Tuesday April 13, 2010
Maine Audubon Field Trip

Experience the unique courtship display of the American woodcock! Learn about the birds before heading into nearby fields to watch them. Cumberland County location to be announced.

7 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 (weather date Tuesday, April 20)
$10 members/$15 non-members