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 NOVEMBER
15, 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 6, 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
20, 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
10, Saturday: 8am-Noon. Reid State Park. Leader: Linda Seamans. Meet at Staples
parking lot. Results
FEBRUARY
7, 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 J.C. Penney parking lot . Results
FEBRUARY
21, Saturday: 8:30am-11:30am. Tracking at Woodbury, Monmouth. Leader: Susan
Hayward. The winter wildlife at Woodbury 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. Results
MARCH 21,
Saturday: 8am-1pm. Winslow Park, Freeport. Winter ducks, geese, grebes are what
we'll be looking for on this trip. If we're lucky, maybe the Barrow's Goldeneye.
Leader: Linda Seamans. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
APRIL
17, Friday: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Woodcocks, Outer College Street. Come look for
these fascinating birds as they do their sky-dance mating ritual. Leader: Linda
Seamans. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
APRIL
24, Friday: 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. Results
APRIL
28, 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
MAY
2, Saturday: 8:30am-11:30am. Spring Ephemeral Flowers at Woodbury. 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: Alan Seamans. Meet at Thorncrag parking lot. Results
MAY
5, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk II. Leader: Tom Hayward. Results
MAY 9, Saturday: 7am-Noon. Scarborough Marsh. Early migrants and shorebirds.
Leader: Dan Marquis. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
MAY
12, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk III. Leader: Tom Hayward. Results
MAY
16, 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 parking lot. Results
MAY
17, 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 parking
lot . Results
MAY 19,
Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk IV. Leader: Tom Hayward. Results
MAY
20, Wednesday: 7am-11am. Birding at The 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
26, Tuesday: 6am-8:30am. Lewiston Bird Walk V. Leader: Tom Hayward. Results
MAY
30, Saturday: 7am-11am. Florida Lake, Freeport. Warblers and other spring
migrants; what more can you ask for? Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples parking
lot. Results
JUNE 13,
Saturday: 7am-11am. Summer Birds of Woodbury, Monmouth. The forests of our Woodbury
Sanctuary hold a wealth of birds in summer, such as tanagers & towhees, to
name just two. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples parking lot. Results
AUGUST
15, Saturday: 7am-11am. St. Peters Cemetery, Lewiston. The varied habitat
here hosts a wealth of great birds. Leader: Stan DeOrsey. Meet at Staples parking
lot.
SEPTEMBER 12, Saturday: September 12, Saturday: 8:30am-1:00am.
Invertebrates Field Trip. Celebrate the incredible diversity of "spineless
wonders" as we search the shores and tide pools of Two Lights State Park
in Cape Elizabeth. Leaders: Susan Hayward and Alan Seamans. Meet at Staples parking
lot.
SEPTEMBER 19, Saturday: 7am-10am. Fall Warblers. Come
test your "confusing fall warbler" skills on the Whitman Spring Trail
in Auburn. Leader: Joan DeOrsey. Meet at J.C. Penney parking lot. OCTOBER
3, Saturday 9:30am -2pm, rain date Sunday October 4. 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. 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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