World Migratory Bird Day at Fields Pond

World Migratory Bird Day: a celebration at Fields Pond Audubon Center

Saturday, May 13, Free events for all!

8am, Bird Walk.  Fields Pond is the perfect location for viewing a variety of migratory and year-round bird species.  This walk will take an easy pace and cover both woodland, field and wetland habitats.

9am-2pm, Annual Binocular Sale and Member Double Discount!  All in stock binoculars will be 10% off.  Maine Audubon Members will receive a double discount on all in-stock merchandise in our Nature Store (excluding binoculars, which will be 10%).  Come shop our new spring merchandise!

10am – 2pm,  Tree Swallow carving demonstrations with Wendell Gilley Museum Master Carver, Steve Valleau.  Come practice your carving skills or watch the Master in action!

11am, Choosing the right binoculars.  Looking for a pair of binoculars?  Not sure what to look for?   Join Maine Audubon staff for a presentation on the ins and outs of “bins.”

Noon, Bird Safe Buildings.  Join Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund as he explains the nefarious problem of bird / building collisions, and what steps you can take to make your home or office bird safe.  Note: Nick will also be available to sign copies of his book “The Field Guide to The Birds of Maine.”