On Saturday January 10, 2026 from 9am-noon we are very excited to welcome back guest trip leader Dan Gardoqui. Dan has previously led several tracking adventures for MYBC, and in his current role as Education & Outreach Director at The Center for Wildlife, he will also introduce us to some of the Center’s animal ambassadors.
We will begin by meeting at The Center for Wildlife’s main parking lot, then carpool to a nearby location (5–10 minutes away) for animal tracking and birding. Located at the base of Mt. Agamenticus within the Agamenticus Conservation Region, this area is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to find tracks, scat, and other signs of animals living in the forest.
After the tracking portion of the trip, we will return to The Center for Wildlife to meet some of the resident animal ambassadors. These non-releasable raptors, reptiles, and birds of prey help educate the public about their species and conservation. This is a great opportunity to see these incredible animals up close, learn about their lives and adaptations, and ask questions.
In case of snow or inclement weather, we will post any changes or announcements to GroupMe. If we have to cancel this trip due to snow, our alternative date will be Sunday January 11th at the same time.
Logistics:
Please dress in warm, insulating layers and wear sturdy, waterproof boots with warm socks (we recommend wool socks). It is very important to wear the proper footwear as we will likely be walking in cold, snowy, and wet conditions. Bring the following:
Snacks or a bagged lunch
Sunblock
Warm hat
Mittens or gloves
Hand and/or toe warmers
Binoculars or a scope (MYBC can provide binoculars if needed)
Camera (optional)
Field notebook (optional)
Meet-Up:
9:00 a.m. at the main parking lot of The Center for Wildlife
375 Mountain Rd., Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Pick-Up:
12:00 p.m. at the same location
Registration details will be emailed to MYBC members. Not a member yet? Email info@maineyoungbirders.org to learn how to join us on these trips!