Conservation Organizations offer series of birding walks in the Midcoast Region

One of the joys of spring is the return of birds of all shapes, sizes and colors. Who doesn’t love stepping outside to a chorus of birdsong or catching a glimpse of bright red or yellow in the trees? The new warmth of spring and the longer days draws birds to make their spring migration. The window of time before the leaves come out provides a perfect opportunity to get a good look at our spring migrants. To help you identify and learn more about our local birds, several conservation groups collaborate each spring to offer the Birding Extravaganza!

All events are free and open to all. Advance registration is required and each organization follows COVID-19 policies to keep everyone safe. Visit the website for each organization for more information.

Looking for Spring Migrants with Nat Wheelwright

Saturday, May 15, 8-9:30 a.m. and Sunday, May 16, 8-9:30 a.m. at Otter Brook Preserve.

Advance registration is required. This walk is now full. Email Julia McLeod at outreach@hhltmaine.org to be placed on the waiting list.

Enjoy a pleasant spring walk at Otter Brook Preserve with naturalist and birder Nat Wheelwright. Use your eyes and ears to identify a wide variety of birds. Along the way, observe and learn about flowers, insects and more.

Nat Wheelwright is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bowdoin College and co-author with Bernd Heinrich of The Naturalist’s Notebook.

Organized by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust.

Birding Extravaganza Events are co-sponsored by