A chapter of Maine Audubon
Tidal mudflats are one of the most dynamic habitats along Maine’s coast, and their complex ecosystems demand additional study. Organisms living in the soft mud sediment sustain many species, including humans. Migrating shorebirds feed voraciously on marine macroinvertebrates in the intertidal mud, giving these small birds enough energy to make long nonstop flights across the […]
Leaders: Bob and Sandi Duchesne Cost: $60 One of our all-time favorite boat trips is back. For many years, PVC hosted late March boat rides around Isle au Haut to enjoy the large flocks of seabirds that gather there. The island hosts the largest population of wintering harlequin ducks in the east, plus an assortment […]
Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leaders: Bob Milardo, Sharon Wilson Barker, and Shane Barker FREE Join us for a spring migration tour to productive birding hotspots in central Maine, with a focus on species that rest and refuel on Maine’s ponds, rivers, and lakes. We will make multiple stops including Plymouth Pond, […]
