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Upcoming Downeast Audubon Programs Call 326-8055 for more details return to sightings |
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01-21-2010
Program Adventures of Making Maine Birding Trail Thursday, January 21 7:00 p.m. social/ 7:30 program Speaker: Bob Duchesne Location: Ellsworth Unitarian Universalist Church After six years, miles and miles of travel, hours of scouting and countless adventures, Bob published Maine Birding Trail- the Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites in spring of ’09. Join him as he explains how this monumental task went from dream to developing a website to writing a 256-page book. Learn the best locations for birding in Maine and which species are most likely to be found there. Anyone who has heard Bob speak will certainly enjoy a laugh or two and come away with a smile. return to sightings |
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02-06-2010
Field Trip Birds of Schoodic Peninsula Saturday, February 6 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Frazer Point parking lot, Schoodic Point Leaders: Chip Moseley and Ed Hawkes The rugged and spectacular coastline of Schoodic Peninsula is a premier location for our annual mid-winter field trip. Search for sea ducks (including the handsome Harlequin) loons (Red-throated is always a possibility,) grebes, numerous gull species and alcids. Purple Sandpipers are often spotted and there is talk of a Great Horned Owl nest in the area! The spruce/fir forest is known to harbor boreal species and Harp Seals just might make themselves present on the icecakes. It seems nearly anything is possible! Be SURE to dress for the cold wind and keep your feet well-protected. Bring a lunch, warm drink and spotting scope if you have one. return to sightings |
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02-18-2010
Program Harlequin Ducks and Purple Sandpipers Thursday, February 18 7:00 p.m. social/ 7:30 program Speaker: Glen Mittelhauser Location: Ellsworth Unitarian Universalist Church Harlequin Ducks and Purple Sandpipers are two species of concern that winter along Maine’s offshore coast. Glen, director of Maine Natural History Observatory, will describe his research on these two illusive species over the past 20 years. His research has taken him from the offshore islands and ledges in Maine during the winter gales to some isolated islands off the Labrador coast. With satellite tracking technology and other techniques, it has been possible to follow these two Maine residents to other locations in the North Atlantic during the breeding season. Following his presentation, Glen will show a short clip of an immense seabird colony off the Labrador coast for those wanting to catch a glimpse of the ecology of the area where these two wintering species visit regularly. return to sightings |
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03-17-2010
Program Maine’s Significant Wildlife Habitats Wednesday, March 17 7:00 p.m. social/ 7:30 program Speaker: Eric Hynes Location- Blue Hill Library Maine Audubon’s staff naturalist Eric Hynes will present a slideshow on three of the state’s Significant Wildlife Habits- areas protected under Maine’s Natural Resources Protection Act. Vernal pools, wetlands and staging areas for shorebirds will be the focus. Eric will explore the natural history and dynamic lives of unique species that depend upon these habitats, show amazing feats of migration and more. Significant Wildlife Habitat rules are an important tool to increase protection of these important areas, and to balance that protection with well-planned development. return to sightings |
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03-31-2010
Field Trip Spring Tidepooling at Sunrise Wednesday, March 31 6:00 a.m.- 7:30 Leader: Lynn Havsall Location: Meet at the un-named parking lot just after Gorham Mt. Trail lot and before the intersection with Otter Cliff Rd. on Park Loop Rd., Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor. Okay, folks get up early for spring birding so why not for tidepooling? Greet the sun and the stars…seastars that it! On this field trip the early birds are sure to get the worm AND anemones, urchins and limpets. There is a whopping -1.8 low tide which occurs at 6:16 a.m. and coincides with sunrise. This will allow us a glimpse at the mysteries which are usually far below the ocean swells. Sponges, nudibranchs other marine specialties will be ready for our inspection so be brave…get up early and out the door and experience something extraordinary this special morning! Dress warm, wear rain pants and boots to keep dry and bring a walking stick to help maneuver over slippery rocks. return to sightings |