One of the joys of spring is the return of birds of all shapes, sizes and colors. Who doesn’t love stepping outside to a chorus of birdsong or catching a glimpse of bright red or yellow in the trees? The new warmth of spring and the longer days draws birds to make their spring migration. The window of time before the leaves come out provides a perfect opportunity to get a good look at our feathered neighbors. To help you identify and learn more about our local birds, several conservation groups collaborate each spring to offer the Birding Extravaganza!
All events are free and open to all. Advance registration is required and each organization follows COVID-19 policies to keep everyone safe. Big thanks to our fellow partnering organizations Harpswell Heritage Land Trust,Kennebec Estuary Land Trust,andMaine Coast Heritage Trust.
Check out the 2022 line-up below!
Winged Wonders of Woodward Point Preserve
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Location: Woodward Point Preserve (Brunswick)
Hosted by Maine Coast Heritage Trust
The Modern Birder: An Introduction to Birding Apps
Location: beginning at the KELT Office, eventually transitioning to the Thorne Head Preserve (Bath)
Hosted by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
Youth Bird Walk
Monday May 9th | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Coleman Farm trails in Pennellville neighborhood (Brunswick)
Hosted by Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust
Crystal Spring Farm Bird Walk
Thursday May 12th | 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Crystal Spring Farm (Brunswick)
Hosted by Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust
Spring Birding at Otter Brook
Saturday May 14th | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: Otter Brook Preserve (Harpswell)
Hosted by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Shorebirds of Harpswell
Wednesday May 25th | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Skolfield Shores Preserve (Harpswell)
Hosted by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Clark Island Birds
Tuesday May 24th | 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Clark Island Preserve (Saint George)
Hosted by Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Bird Walk at Erickson Fields
Saturday May 28th | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Erickson Fields Preserve (Rockport)
Hosted by Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Bobolinks Walk
Saturday June 18th | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Red Rose Preserve (Bowdoinham)
Hosted by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
