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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.
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.
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.
MAY
20, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk V. Leader: Tom
Hayward.
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.
MAY 31, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Birds & Flowers of Beaver
Park, Lisbon. Leaders: Stan DeOrsey and
Susan Hayward. Meet at Staples parking
lot.
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.
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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