Scan the Sky, Spot the Spectacle
Join MCHT Steward & Naturalist, Kirk Gentalen, for a guided bird walk along the Erickson Fields Trail at 164 West Street in Rockport.
From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Kirk will lead a group around MCHT’s Teen Ag garden and through the woods, teaching how to identify birds by sight and sounds, and discover what other creatures inhabit the preserve.
Over the last 30+ years, Kirk has worked as a naturalist in 13 states and has led birding trips as far away as Alaska, California, and Georgia. Locally he has led trips for Mid-coast and National Audubon Societies, Down East and Acadia birding festivals as well as “Thursday morning bird walks” on Vinalhaven Island.
Kirk Gentalen is Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s steward/naturalist for Vinalhaven Island where he also edits the “Vinalhaven sightings report” summary blog of natural history sightings from around Vinalhaven.
The walk is free and open to levels of experience.
When: friday, may 23 at 8:00 am -10:00 am
Where: Erickson Fields, Rockport
There’s nothing quite like that first burst of birdsong on a spring morning – or spotting a flash of color in the trees as birds return from their winter travels. As the days grow longer and the air warms up, feathered friends of all shapes and sizes make their way back to Maine. And before the trees fully leaf out, it’s the perfect time to see them up close. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, Spring Birding Extravaganza is for everyone! This annual celebration brings together local conservation groups to offer a variety of free, welcoming bird walks and events across the region. Come learn, explore, and enjoy the wonder of spring migration with us. For more birding adventures, check out our amazing partners Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for additional walks and programs.
In order to give more people an opportunity to experience these wonderful walks, we are requesting individuals only register for one walk each. Thank you!