2009-2010 FIELD TRIP LIST

Stanton Bird Club field trips are free and open to the public. All trips leave 5 minutes after listed departure time. Car pooling is encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, contact the trip leader the night before to see if the trip is still on. For general information concerning field trips, contact Dan Marquis.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING FALL WALKS



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Birding at New Gloucester MarshOCTOBER 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.

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


TRIP LEADERS

Tom Hayward
Tom Hayward

Dan Marquis
Dan Marquis

Stan DeOrsey
Stan DeOrsey

Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward


Linda Seamans


Alan Seamans

 

2009 Wednesday Morning Fall
Bird & Nature Walks
With Stan & Joan DeOrsey

 Meeting Location: Except on Sept. 9 and Oct. 7, walks leave at 8AM from Staples parking lot, 855 Lisbon St., Lewiston to be at the walk site at 8:20AM. Only the Sept. 9 and Oct. 7 walks leaves from Staples parking lot, 750 Main St., Lewiston at 8AM.

 Walks end by 11AM, but you may leave early.

 If raining at 7AM and predicted to continue through 10AM, the walk is canceled.

 Bring binoculars and dress for the weather; layers work very well.

 Walks are approximately 2 miles on an even and basically dry surface. (June 17 excepted)

 For any questions, call Stan or Joan DeOrsey at 933-2266 or e-mail jsmd@att.net
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Sept. 9 Whitman Spring Road Trail, Auburn for early fall migrants. Results

Sept. 23 Papermill & Ricker Farm Trails, Lisbon for fall migrants. Results

Oct. 7 Pettingill Park, Auburn for fall migrants. Cancelled

Oct. 21 Packard-Littlefield Farm, Lisbon, a special walk to study grassland and field botany. Results

Nov. 4 Sabattus Pond, Sabattus for ducks. Results

Nov. 18 Beaver Park, Lisbon for residents. Results

Dec. 2 Railroad Park, Lewiston & Auburn for winter gulls and ducks. Results