Birding Programs

Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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 […]

19 Feb

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Indoor/ Outdoor Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

We’ll spend the first hour of this program watching birds at the feeder from the warmth of our Discovery Center. Then we’ll head out and explore the trails. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Feel free to come for either or both portions of this program. Binoculars (and […]

21 Feb

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birding Basics Online

19 Feb 2026: Birds in Love – Session moved to Thursday 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; […]

24 Feb

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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 […]

26 Feb

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Feathers & Feeders: Backyard Bird Photography for Beginners at Fields Pond

Join us at the Nature Center for a morning avian photoshoot.  Professional photographer L’aura Bradford will provide tips for bird photography, including:  lens choice, camera settings, composition, photographing birds in flight, perches, feeder setup, and ethics of backyard bird photography. Please bring whatever camera you have (yes, cell phone cameras too). Group size is limited, […]

28 Feb

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gisland 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 […]

03 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birding Basics Online

19 Feb 2026: Birds in Love – Session moved to Thursday 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; […]

03 Mar

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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 […]

05 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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 […]

06 Mar

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Birding Basics Online

19 Feb 2026: Birds in Love – Session moved to Thursday 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; […]

10 Mar

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 […]

11 Mar

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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 […]

12 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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