Hi all,
Believe it or not, spring hawkwatching season is here! Freeport Wild Bird Supply (FWBS) will once again sponsor the Spring Hawkwatch at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, beginning tomorrow (we hope). 2018 marks the 12th consecutive season for this project through which valuable data is collected while providing an enjoyable and educational experience for visitors. Last year, we recorded 3988 migrant raptors of 15 species, including 2 Black Vultures and 1 Rough-legged Hawk.
Zane Baker returns as our official Hawkcounter. Zane lives in North Yarmouth , and has been a regular volunteer with this project since 2012. He'll be stationed at the summit from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily from March 15th to May 15th. As usual, we'll forward daily counts to the listserve. Seasonal averages and additional visitation info can be found in Birdwatching in Maine: A Site Guide.
So after shoveling out - again, grab your binoculars and join us atop Bradbury Mountain this spring. Zane will gladly answer questions about the raptors you will see and help visitors learn what to look for to identify the 18 species that may pass by. The hawkwatch is free, though there is an entry fee to the park.
Also, be sure to mark your calendar for Feathers Over Freeport: A Birdwatching Weekendon April 29th – 30th. The Hawkwatch will be one of many featured activities during this family-oriented event at Bradbury Mountain and Wolfe's Neck Woods State Parks .
-Derek and Jeannette
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Derek and Jeannette Lovitch
Freeport Wild Bird Supply
541 Route One, Suite 10
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-6000
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