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 NOVEMBER
10, Saturday: 7am-11am. Lewiston/Auburn lakes and rivers. An exploration of
pre- ice water for ducks and other late migrants. Leader: Tom
Hayward. Meet at J.C. Penney parking lot. Results
DECEMBER
1, Saturday: 8am-4pm. 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 parking lot. Results
DECEMBER
22, 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 and a pizza feast. Contact Stan
DeOrsey for more info & sector assignments. Results
JANUARY
12, Saturday: 8am-Noon. Reid State Park. Leader: Dan
Marquis. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
FEBRUARY
9, Saturday: 8am-1pm. Leader's Choice. Instead of a predetermined destination,
we'll wait to see where the best birds are being seen this week and head off in
search of them ourselves. Leader: Dan Marquis.
Meet at J.C. Penney. Results
FEB.
23, Saturday: 9am-11am. Tracking at Thorncrag. The winter wildlife at Thorncrag
leave many signs that they are living and surviving in the woods, fields, and
ponds of the sanctuary. Come learn to identify the tracks, scat, and clues along
the trails. Snowshoes or skis may be necessary if the snow is deep. Leader: Susan
Hayward. Meet at Thorncrag parking lot.
MARCH 8, Saturday: 8am-1pm.
Back Cove & Cape Elizabeth. Winter ducks, geese, grebes and gannets are
what we'll be looking for on this trip to the coast. Dress warm! Leader: Dan
Marquis. Meet at Staples parking lot.
APRIL 19, Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Herping at Thorncrag. We'll be checking the ponds for frogs, toads and salamanders.
Bring a flashlight. Leader: Susan Hayward.
Meet at Thorncrag parking lot.
APRIL 22, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston
Bird Walk I. Start your celebration of Earth Day with an early morning bird
walk beginning at the front of Hathorn Hall on the Bates College campus, past
Mt. David to Riverside Cemetery. There will be activities all day along the river,
Lake Auburn, and in town. Watch the paper for a full schedule of events. Leader:
Tom Hayward. Meet at Hathorn Hall. Results
APRIL
26, Saturday: 9am-11am. Spring Ephemeral Flowers at Thorncrag. The wildflowers
of Maine begin early to bloom before the leaves of the forest block the
sun.
Come enjoy an easy walk along the trails to find these delicate, pastel treasures.
Leader: Susan Hayward. Meet at Thorncrag
parking lot.
April 29, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk II. Leader:
Tom Hayward. Results
MAY
6, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk III. Leader: Tom
Hayward. Results
MAY 10,
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 parking lot. Results
MAY
13, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk IV. Leader: Tom
Hayward. Results
MAY 17,
Saturday: 7am-Noon. New Gloucester Marsh/Pineland Farms. Virginia Rails and
other marsh birds, followed by birds of woodland edges and open farm fields. Leader:
Tom Hayward. Meet at J.C. Penney. Results
MAY 18, 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. Results
MAY
20, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk V. Leader: Tom
Hayward. Results
MAY 21,
Wednesday: 7am-? Birding at Sylvester's. An annual favorite. Bird 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. Meet at Sylvester's. 1128 Riverside
Dr., Auburn. Leader: Tom Hayward. Results
MAY
31, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Birds & Flowers of Beaver Park, Lisbon. Leaders:
Stan DeOrsey and Susan
Hayward. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
JUNE
14, Saturday: 7am-11am. Summer Birds of Thorncrag. The forests and fields
of Thorncrag hold a wealth of birds in summer, including two new residents, Bluebirds
and Meadowlarks. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet
at Thorncrag parking lot. Results
AUGUST
23, Saturday: 7:30am-1pm. Scarborough Marsh. Leader: Dan
Marquis. Meet at Staples parking lot.
SEPTEMBER 6, Saturday: 6am
- 4pm. Plum Island. This coastal sanctuary is a major stop-over point for
numerous species of birds headed south for the winter. Bring a lunch. Leaders:
Tom & Susan
Hayward. Meet at Staples parking lot.
OCTOBER 4, Saturday,
rain date October. 5 Sunday, 9:30 AM - 2 PM. The Fall Festival at Thorncrag Nature
Sanctuary. A day of fun activities for all ages to discover the secrets of
the forest, fields, and wetland habitats in the fall. For more information contact
Susan Hayward.
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TRIP LEADERS 
Tom Hayward
Dan Marquis
Stan DeOrsey
Susan Hayward
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