Join long-time Maine birder Bill Hancock in exploring the beautiful Intervale Marshes of New Gloucester in search of some of the reclusive species characteristic of southern Maine’s freshwater wetlands, such as Virginia Rail, Sora, American Bittern, and Marsh Wren. You’ll see a lot of other birds as well in this wonderful habitat designated as a state Important Bird Area. Wear waterproof boots, as the morning dew in these lowlands can be heavy. We’ll meet at 7 am in New Gloucester and spend the morning there and possibly some other nearby spots. Meeting Place and Additional Details Bill Grabin 207-985-3342 grabin@roadrunner.com … Continue reading →

Meet Andrew Aldrich at the plant office. FMI call Scott Richardson at 698-4461.

Meet Paul Dest at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm to experience the aerial courtship display sometimes called the “sky dance.” Registration required at 646-1555 $5 members, $7 non-members