Attention birders,
I just wanted to remind anyone who may be interested that the weekly Maine Audubon bird walks at the Scarborough Marsh are on Wednesday mornings from 7:00-8:30 am. Meet at the nature center on Pine Pt Rd (Rte 9) bright and early and we will carpool to the best spot(s) that suit the tide and time of year. There is a small fee that 100% supports Maine Audubon (volunteers are free).
We are right in the heart of the breeding season, so we can usually locate both Nelson's and Saltmarsh Sparrows. Great views can be had of a multitude of wading birds including Little Blue Heron, Glossy Ibis, and even an occasional White-Faced Ibis. Willets are everywhere right now as are 4 species of swallows with more possibilities coming soon when fall migration picks up next month!
At lower tides while migration is in full swing, we head down to Pine Point which can be loaded up with migratory shorebirds and also hosts occasional views of our rare and locally breeding American Oystercatchers. Common, Least, and Roseate Terns also breed nearby and frequently feed in the Scarborough River along with Bald Eagles and Ospreys.
Hope to see some of you out there!
Noah Gibb-Portland, ME
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