Birding Programs

Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

These are relaxed beginner birding programs that travel along flat routes with frequent stops. There will be seats available along the route. September programs will take place on gravel and grass paths around our Visitor Center, and focus on watching birds at the feeders. October and November programs will use the newly-constructed All Persons Trail […]

24 Oct

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Birdability – Accessible Birding at Scarborough Marsh

Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: 10 am-12 pm Free, registration encouraged Location: Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center – meet in the parking lot for the nature center, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wtWGF8yV1DvSjQPA Join naturalist Doug Hitchcox for an accessible birding event at the Scarborough Marsh, known as one (if not the) best places to bird in Maine! Mid October […]

24 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Scarborough Marsh

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Are you getting the sneaking suspicion that birds are incredible? Or have you known and want a way to learn more? On these beginner walks, we’ll observe birds in the woods, meadows, marsh, and at the feeders at Gilsland Farm. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Binoculars (and […]

27 Oct

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

29 Oct

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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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 […]

04 Nov

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

05 Nov

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Biodiversity Power Hours

Join Maine Audubon staff for an hour of community science to help us monitor changes at Gilsland Farm this fall. Record observations using iNaturalist to help us survey plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife in a section of the sanctuary. Arrive at 7:30 am for instruction using the iNaturalist app, or join at 8 am […]

06 Nov

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

These are relaxed beginner birding programs that travel along flat routes with frequent stops. There will be seats available along the route. September programs will take place on gravel and grass paths around our Visitor Center, and focus on watching birds at the feeders. October and November programs will use the newly-constructed All Persons Trail […]

11 Nov

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

12 Nov

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Are you getting the sneaking suspicion that birds are incredible? Or have you known and want a way to learn more? On these beginner walks, we’ll observe birds in the woods, meadows, marsh, and at the feeders at Gilsland Farm. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Binoculars (and […]

13 Nov

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Fall Birdseed Sale & Member Double Discount Days

It’s our annual optics and bird seed sale, with lowest prices of the year on in-stock bird seed! All optics by Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon, Kowa, and Vortex will be 15% off and Maine Audubon members will also get 20% off on all other store items. This weekend sale is open to all. If you are […]

14 Nov

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Fall Birdseed Sale & Member Double Discount Days

It’s our annual optics and bird seed sale, with lowest prices of the year on in-stock bird seed! All optics by Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon, Kowa, and Vortex will be 15% off and Maine Audubon members will also get 20% off on all other store items. This weekend sale is open to all. If you are […]

15 Nov

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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