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UBER DRIVER FOR THE BIRDS!

Friday, March 3, 7 p.m. PVC board member Ellen Campbell will share photos, videos, and intriguing tales of her adventures and misadventures as a member of the statewide volunteer “animal ambulance” network for Avian Haven. Ellen picks up birds in distress that have been rescued, and occasionally has to figure out how to safely capture a bird herself, in order to drive them to Avian Haven’s wildlife rehabilitation facility in Freedom, Maine. She says that it’s an honor to participate in Avian Haven’s mission, “...dedicated to the return of injured and orphaned wild birds of all species to their natural roles in the wild.” There will be time at the end of the program to discuss appropriate measures to take if you encounter a wild bird in need of rescue, and how to volunteer for Avian Haven yourself if you are so inclined.
Offered online via Zoom; Pre-register here.

INEZ BOYD 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT

Inez Boyd Environmental Research Award Applications now being accepted.
The Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon invites University of Maine undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Inez Boyd Environmental Research Award (IBERA). Funds are targeted to support graduate and undergraduate research activities that focus on Maine’s native wildlife and wildlife habitat. More information and application materials here.

Chapter Activities in the New Age

More ways to connect with nature...safely.

Per usual, all of the chapter activities can be found here on the Events page. Planning for new events is underway, and expanded use of social media will help get the word out.

Check out the latest postings on the PVC Facebook Page. Check out the new PVC group page to Facebook, giving members a place to share photos, videos, and stories.

Lastly, be sure to keep current with Maine Audubon's Events calendar for other trips, presentations and webinars.

Upcoming Events

  1. AMERICAN WOODCOCK DISPLAYS

    April 4 @ 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
  2. BIRDING THE SOUTHERN OCEAN & ANTARCTICA

    April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. EARLY SPRING BIRDING IN ESSEX WOODS

    April 16 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  4. EARLY BIRDS IN CARIBOU BOG

    April 30 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  5. ANNUAL MEETING AND IBERA PRESENTATION:  WOOD TURTLE NESTS IN MAINE

    May 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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. Click here to read the latest newsletter »