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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. Results
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. Rained
Out
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. Results
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.
Results
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. Results
MAY 11, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk III. Leader: Tom Hayward.
Results
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. Results
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. Results
MAY 18, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk IV. Leader: Tom Hayward.
Results
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. Results
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. This
trip went to the Papermill Trail in Lisbon. Results
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MAY 25, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk V. Leader: Tom Hayward.
Results
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.
Results
JULY 10, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Birding by Kayak, Brownfield Bog. A whole
different birding experience. Leader: Bonnie Soper. Meet at Staples.
Results
AUGUST 21, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Scarborough Marsh. Early migrating
shorebirds and more. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples. Results
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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