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 OCTOBER
17, Saturday: 7:30am-2pm. Sanford Sewer Ponds. Migrating waterfowl and shorebirds
collect here in fall, and the occasional rarity is never out of the question.
If time permits we may check other local hotspots. Bring a lunch. Leader: Stan
DeOrsey. Meet at Staples parking lot, Lisbon St., Lewiston. Results
NOVEMBER
7, Saturday: 7:30am-11:30am. Lewiston/Auburn lakes and rivers. An exploration
of open water for ducks and other late migrants. Leader: Tom Hayward. Meet at
J.C. Penney parking lot, Center St., Auburn. Results
DECEMBER
5, Saturday: 8am-3pm. Marginal Way, Ogunquit. Early winter ducks, especially
Harlequins, and maybe a King Eider, are the specialty of the day here. Dress warm,
and bring a lunch. Leader: Dan Marquis. Meet at Staples. Results
DECEMBER
19, Saturday: Dawn till dusk. Annual Christmas Bird Count. Do your part in
this annual census of our resident bird population. A challenging and fun day
of birding, followed by an evening of compiling lists and a pizza feast. Contact
Stan DeOrsey for more info & sector assignments; 933-2266 or jsmd@att.net
Results
JANUARY 16, Saturday: 8am-Noon.
Reid State Park. We'll be scouting for
grebes, eiders and scoters at this
mid-coast location. Leader: Linda Seamans. Meet at Staples. Results
FEBRUARY
13, Saturday: 8am-1pm. Leader's Choice. We'll wait to see where the best birds
are this week and head off in search of them ourselves. Leader: Dan Marquis. Meet
at Staples. Results
MARCH
20, Saturday: 8am-1pm. Winslow Park, Freeport. We'll explore some open
water
along the mid-coast in search of Buffleheads, scaup, mergansers and
maybe even
a Barrow's Goldeneye! Leader: Linda Seamans. Meet at Staples.
APRIL 9, Friday:
7:00pm-8:30pm. Woodcocks & Snipe, Outer College Street. Come look for these
fascinating birds as they do their sky-dance mating ritual. Leader: Linda Seamans.
Meet at Staples.
APRIL 24, Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Vernal Pools, Thorncrag.
Learn the science and discover the wonders of the vernal pools of Thorncrag.
Volunteer monitors will share data and discuss the ecology of different pools.
Limited to 10 participants. Registration required. Call Alan Seamans at 240-1723.
Meet at Thorncrag parking lot.
APRIL 27, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston
Bird Walk I. An early morning bird walk beginning at the front of Hathorn
Hall on the Bates College campus, past Mt. David to Riverside Cemetery. Leader:
Tom Hayward. Meet at Hathorn Hall.
APRIL 30, Friday: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Herping
at Thorncrag. We'll be checking the ponds for frogs, salamanders, and invertebrates.
Bring a flashlight. Leader: Susan Hayward. Meet at Thorncrag parking lot.
MAY
4, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk II. Leader: Tom Hayward.
MAY
8, Saturday: 8:00am-12:00am. Spring Wildflowers at Woodbury Sanctuary. The
wildflowers of Maine begin to bloom early before the leaves of the forest block
the sun. Come enjoy an easy walk along the trails of Stanton's preserve in Monmouth,
to find these delicate, pastel treasures. Leader: Susan Hayward. Meet at Thorncrag
parking lot.
MAY 11, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk III. Leader:
Tom Hayward.
MAY 15, Saturday: 7am -Noon. Evergreen Cemetery. This
Portland hotspot is a migrant trap, and usually yields an abundance of warblers.
Leader: Dan Marquis. Meet at Staples.
MAY 16, Sunday: 7am-10am. Warren
Warbler Walk. SBC's longest continually offered bird walk. This perennial
favorite goes through some prime habitat, including riparian, woodland and farm
fields. Leader: Tom Hayward. Meet at J.C. Penney.
MAY 18, Tuesday:
6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk IV. Leader: Tom Hayward.
MAY 19,
Wednesday: 7am-11am. Birding at the Sylvester's. An annual favorite. A walk
through prime riverside habitat. Those who have the time may want to continue
on to the Benjamin farm to round out the morning's birding. Leader: Tom Hayward.
Meet at Sylvester's, 1128 Riverside Dr., Auburn.
May 22, Saturday:
7am-Noon. Leader's Choice. We'll wait to see where the best birds are this
week and head off in search of them ourselves. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples.
MAY
25, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk V. Leader: Tom Hayward.
JUNE
12, Saturday: 6am-4pm. Boy Scout Road, Rangeley. This all-day trip will take
us to some north woods habitat in search of boreal species. A good opportunity
to add some lifers to your list, such as Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse,
and
Black-backed Woodpecker. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at J.C. Penney.
JULY
10, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Birding by Kayak, Brownfield Bog. A whole different
birding experience. Leader: Bonnie Soper. Meet at Staples.
AUGUST 21,
Saturday: 7am-Noon. Scarborough Marsh. Early migrating shorebirds and more.
Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples.
SEPTEMBER 11, Saturday: 8am-11am.
Fall Warblers of Thorncrag. Leader: Tom Hayward. Meet at Thorncrag parking
lot.
SEPTEMBER 25, Saturday: 7:30am-3pm. Hawk Watch, Mt. Agamenticus.
We'll be looking for migrating raptors, and whatever else may still be lingering
before heading south. Leader: Tom Hayward. Meet at J.C. Penney. Summer
& Fall Wednesday Walks
Walks are also holding walks every other Wednesday
from June to December at
various Lewiston / Auburn area locations. All walks
are free and
generally last from 8am to 11am. Exact dates and locations are
posted on
the Club's web site. Leaders Stan & Joan DeOrsey
See Below
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TRIP LEADERS 
Tom Hayward
Dan Marquis
Stan DeOrsey
Susan Hayward
Linda
Seamans
Alan
Seamans
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