Western Maine Chapter

Serving All of Western Maine

About the Western Maine Chapter

The Western Maine Audubon Society was formed in 1970 as a chapter of the National Audubon Society.  When the National Audubon Society and the Maine Audubon Society merged in 2000, the Western Maine chapter became a chapter of Maine Audubon Society

Chapter Mission

The mission of the Western Maine Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Western Maine, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of local communities and their natural environment.

Upcoming Programs and Events:

Bob Kimber's Canoe Trip

On Wed., Sept. 17th, Bob Kimber, a former WMAS board member will give a presentation on his latest north country canoe trip. He has given other such programs in the past and they have been well received. It will be held at the Roberts Center, room C23 on the University of Me. Farmington campus, at 7:00 P.M.

Other programs in the works are: Professor Chris Magri of U. Me. Farmington on the late Autumn sky - in Oct. in two parts; a presentation and a sighting at the U.M.F. observatory. That will also include our annual meeting.

In November, a speaker on the state's salmon restorative program.

Field Trips

Monhegan Island

Sept. 27 - 28

Monhegan Island, only 10 miles from the mainland, is a frequent stopover for migrating birds in the Fall. Unusual warblers, sparrows, and pelagic birds frequently turn up and the hiking is beautiful whether or not the birds show. Western Maine Audubon is planning a weekend of birding there the weekend of September 27-28. We plan to ferry over Saturday from New Harbor and stay over at the Trailing Yew Saturday night. For further information call Steve Bien 897-5215

Bluebird Booklet Available

Several years ago, the WMAS Chapter produced a booklet entitled Welcome Back Bluebirds, a simple and handy reference to attracting and housing Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity nesting species. Periodically we offer these booklets to WMAS members. With thoughts of spring on our minds and the imminent return of Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebirds to central and western Maine, this is a great time to once again make the booklets available. Also included in the booklet are simple instructions for nest box construction, for those who tend to be industrious in the workshop during the final weeks of winter.

Anyone interested in receiving an individual copy of Welcome Back Bluebirds may contact Wendy Howes at curiousbooks@verizon.net. Multiple copies to one address are available for a small postage charge.

Membership:

You will automatically become a member of the Western Maine Chapter when you join as a member of Maine Audubon and your address is in Western Maine.

As a member of our chapter, you will receive all the benefits of Maine Audubon membership and our Western Maine Chapter newsletter.

Newsletter:

Published six times each year (September - November and March - May). Our Newsletter includes upcoming programs and field trips.

Chapter Officers:

Paul McGuire - President

Cindy Langewisch - Secretary

Nick Rehagen - Treasurer

Next Board Meeting:

March 12th - 6:30 pm @ Rita & Bob Kimber's house