Birding Programs

Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

01 Apr

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

02 Apr

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Gilsland Farm

Equal parts whimsical and ethereal, the courting display of the American Woodcock (aka Timberdoodle) is an early-spring treat. We’ll meet just before sunset to learn about this charismatic bird and then set out in search of displaying males. 7-8:30 pm 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 (All dates are sold out) Free for members/ $8 nonmembers Maine Audubon […]

02 Apr

Sold Out

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Fields Pond

Peent! What in the world is a woodcock? Learn about one of the strangest shorebirds around, then join us to witness the spectacle of the “sky dance”. We’ll talk about biology, ecology, and conservation for this amazing bird. The program takes place at dusk, dress accordingly. First 3 Thursdays in April: April 2, April 9, […]

02 Apr

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Weekly Beginner Bird Walks at Fields Pond – Spring 2026

Fridays, 8-9:30 am March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Free Catch spring migration in action this year! Join us for beginner-friendly walks around the diverse habitats of Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn the basics of birding or sharpen your existing skills. Each wave of spring migration will bring new […]

03 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops.This outing will focus on watching birds at our feeders and looking over the pond […]

04 Apr

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birding Basics Online

Our annual series is back and growing! We will spend 17 weeks covering the essentials of birding. These online sessions are for people newly interested in birding or novices needing a refresher, but even the pros will learn something new. Different topics each week; review the courses and join for the ones that interest you. […]

07 Apr

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses […]

08 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

09 Apr

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Fields Pond

Peent! What in the world is a woodcock? Learn about one of the strangest shorebirds around, then join us to witness the spectacle of the “sky dance”. We’ll talk about biology, ecology, and conservation for this amazing bird. The program takes place at dusk, dress accordingly. First 3 Thursdays in April: April 2, April 9, […]

09 Apr

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Weekly Beginner Bird Walks at Fields Pond – Spring 2026

Fridays, 8-9:30 am March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Free Catch spring migration in action this year! Join us for beginner-friendly walks around the diverse habitats of Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn the basics of birding or sharpen your existing skills. Each wave of spring migration will bring new […]

10 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

14 Apr

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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