This trip has been cancelled due to coordinator illness.

Winter birding in Maine can be fantastic along the coast, where seabirds are abundant along rocky capes and protected bays.  We are going explore several productive spots in Cape Elizabeth.

Join us as we explore Dyer Point, Kettle Cove and other stops such as Crescent Beach or Spurwink Marsh as time allows. We hope to see Harlequin Ducks, Eiders and scoters. There will also be a possibility of spotting the hard-to-find Razorbill, Dovekie, or King Eider.  We may also venture to the Strawberry Fields in search of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks.

LOGISTICS:  Dress in WARM layers and wear comfortable WARM walking shoes.  Be sure to bring a hat, gloves, and toe/hand warmers if necessary.  We will be spending most of our time along the coast where it is exposed and cold, so it will be easy to catch a chill if underdressed.  Bring the following: filled water bottle or two, snacks, a bagged lunch, warm hat, warm coat, cozy under-layers, gloves, socks, waterproof hiking boots, etc., binoculars, camera (optional), scope (if you have/want one), notebook & field guide (optional), and a backpack in which you'll keep all your stuff.  If you do not have binoculars, MYBC will provide you with a pair.

This trip will involve some short distance carpooling. We will ask that everyone wear a mask while in the cars. If you do not have a mask, we will have extras on hand.

MEET UP and PICK UP: We will MEET UP at 8:00 AM at Dyer Point (next to the Lobster Shack) in Cape Elizabeth. PICK UP will be at in the same location at 12:00 PM.  

Follow GPS directions to the address of the Lobster Shack at Two Lights (225 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth).  However DO NOT park at the Lobster Shack.  Take Two Lights Rd. to its dead end where you will see a dirt parking lot.  We will be meeting in this parking lot (see photo of map below). 

CARPOOLING: If you wish to carpool out of Wells with Laurie or out of Westbrook with Marion, please indicate this in your RSVP.