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 2009 Chapter Programs

For more information, call Kathy Cartwright at (207) 832-5584 on evenings or weekends.


Monday, March 9th
Bluebirds, presented by Joe Gray
7:30 p.m. at the Waldoboro Library

Thursday, March 19th
Wildflowers, by Wanda Garland
6:30 p.m. at the Camden Library

Tuesday, April 14th
The Puffin Project, presented by Susan Meadows
6:00 p.m. at the Belfast Library

Thursday, April 16th
Oceans, presented by Campbell Alden Scott III, Buzz
6:30 p.m. at the Camden Library

Saturday, April 25th
George's River Land Trust, presented by Gail Presley
6:30 p.m. at Gibbs Library

 2009 Chapter Field Trips

Friday, March 6th
Owl Prowl
An evening of fun with Tom Arter, expert birder and photographer, locating owls in the Damariscotta area. Meet at Damariscotta River Association building on Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, 7 to 9 p.m. (Date to be confirmed.)


Saturday, April 11th
Merrymeeting Bay Waterfowl
Meet leader Don Reimer at Moody's Diner, Waldoboro, at 8 a.m. for carpooling.

Saturday, April 25th
Beech Hill Preserve
Mid-Coast Audubon and Coastal Mountains Land Trust jointly invite you to join Bill Goodwill for a morning of birding. Meet at Beech Hill Rd. parking area at 8 a.m.

Sunday, April 26th
Hike Spruce Mt. for songbirds and other wildlife
With Jay Astle of George's river Land Trust and Connie Arness of Mid-Coast Audubon. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the GRLT parking area located on Rt. 17 in West Rockport between Mirror Lake and Grassy Pond

Wednesday, May 6th
Birding the Morse Property
Join expert Bill Goodwill for a morning of first-time birding of this exceptional property. Meet at Subway on Route 1 in Waldoboro at 7 a.m.

Saturday, May 9th
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day
With Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association and Mid-Coast Audubon Jerry Therrien will lead a walk through varied habitats of Sheepscot Village. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at SVCA office in Sheepscot Village on 624 Sheepscot Road 3 miles from Rt. 1

Saturday, May 16th
Spring Birds at Evergreen Cemetery, Cupisic Pond, and Scarborough Marsh
Leaders Bill Goodwill and Jerry Therrien lead this full day of birding. Meet at Moody's Diner, Waldoboro, at 6:30 a.m. for carpooling. (Bring a lunch.)

Wednesday, May 20th
Orono Bog for Spring Birds
Bill Goodwill leads this trip through an interesting and unusual environment. Meet at Moody's Diner at 7 a.m. for carpooling

Saturday, May 23rd
Monhegan Island Birding Trip
Expert birder Bill Goodwill leads this fantastic day of birding. Meet at Monhegan Boat Line dock at 6:30 a.m. (Call ahead for boat reservations.)

Thursday, May 28th
Wildflowers with Wanda Garland, Morse Property, Waldoboro
You will be led through this spectacular wonderland of lady slippers, bunchberries, and much more. Meet at Subway on Route 1 in Waldoboro at 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 30th
Vaughan Woods and Belgrade Lakes Area
Join expert birder Jerry Therrien in pursuit of the Louisiana Water Thrush, Sandhill Cranes, Black Terns and Purple Martins. Meet at Louis Doe's Hardware in Newcastle at 6 a.m.

Saturday, June 6th
Clarry Hill Birding
Join Bill Goodwill on this beautiful site for passerines and raptors. Meet at summit Clarry Hill Rd. off Route 17 west of Union.

Saturday, June 13th
Kennebunk Plains Birding
Join biologist Jerry Therrien at this unique location that holds a number of species that are rare elsewhere in Maine. Meet at Yarmouth rest stop on Route 295 at 6:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 20th
Chapter Annual Meeting at Hog Island
The Chapter invites you to a lobster bake and our annual meeting. See local media for information.

Thursday, June 25th
Orono Bog for Wild Flowers with Wanda Garland
Join Wanda in this special place to see and photograph pitcher plants, sundews, orchids, and more. Meet at Moody's Diner, Waldoboro, at 8 a.m.

Saturday, July 11th
Davidson Preserve, Vassalboro
Jerry Therrien will lead this trip through blueberry fields, mixed woodlands, and a Blue Heron rookery over a beaver bog. Meet at Rite Aid parking lot at intersection of Routes 3 and 201 (Bangor St.) at 6:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 1st
Shorebirds at Wesgeag Marsh in Thomaston
With Don Reimer. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Buttermilk Lane parking area.

Saturday, September 12th
Hawk Watch
With expert Don Reimer at Basin Point, South Harpswell. Meet at Moody's Diner at 7:00 a.m. for car-pooling.

Saturday, September 26
Monhegan Island
Join MCA's Bill Goodwill, Jerry Therrien, and Connie Arness for a fabulous day of birding. Meet at Monhegan Boat line dock in Port Clyde at 6:30 a.m. (call ahead for reservations).

 

All walks are FREE and open to the public, but no pets please.

Revised 10 June 2009

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