Penobscot Valley Audubon

Our chapter offers programs and outdoor experiences throughout the year—both independently and in support of statewide Maine Audubon initiatives. We are a local community of birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts who believe conservation is most effective when neighbors come together. Our mission is to connect people in the Penobscot Valley with the wildlife and natural places in their own backyards.

Whether it’s a morning bird walk at one of our many excellent local birding hotspots, a guided hike on regional trails, or a volunteer workday at Fields Pond, our focus is simple: getting people outside and engaged with nature.

If you’re not already affiliated with Maine Audubon, we invite you to become a member of our wildlife community. Grab your binoculars and join us on our next outing!

Neighborhood Bird Walks Are Here

Come celebrate the return of warblers, vireos and flycatchers along with our resident woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees on Penobscot Valley Audubon’s Neighborhood Bird Walks in May. These free walks are all located in the greater Bangor area, and enjoyable for all levels of birding experience. It’s a great way to get started with birding or to sharpen your skills for spring, even if you’ve been at it for a while.
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Upcoming Events

  • Whip-poor-will and Nighthawk Prowl

    June 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    The ethereal sounds of American Woodcock, Hermit and Wood Thrush, Common Nighthawk, and Whip-Poor-Will can be heard after sunset within the Walden Parke Preserve, a Bangor Land Trust property. Join…
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  • Bi-weekly Bird Walks

    July 10 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
    Join a staff naturalist for this casual Friday morning walk series on the Fields Pond sanctuary trails. Open to all experience and ability levels. Fridays, July 10 & 24; August…
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  • SEAL ISLAND PUFFIN CRUISE  

    July 12 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    Leaders: Sandi and Bob Duchesne Cost: $80 adults/$45 under 12 Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge hosts the second largest colony of Atlantic Puffins in Maine. Razorbills, Common and Arctic Terns,…
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Penobscot Valley Audubon Newsletter

The Penobscot Valley Chapter publishes its programs, field trips, and articles quarterly in Natural Selections. It is mailed automatically to Maine Audubon members in the PVC area, and to anyone outside the area who wishes to join the chapter when joining or renewing membership through Maine Audubon.