PCSWCD annual bird walk with Maine Audubon

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Register and join us for a morning bird walk on Saturday, May 17 as we explore springtime birds at the Law Farm Nature Trails in Dover-Foxcroft. The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting Maine Audubon’s birder Nick Lund who will lead a bird walk along the trails of Law Farm’s community forest and recreational trails starting at 8 a.m.

Lund is a Falmouth native and is Maine Audubon’s advocacy and outreach manager. He writes online as The Birdist, and has contributed to publications including Audubon Magazine, the Washington Post, NatGeo, Downeast and more. He is the author of several books, including the “American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of Maine” and “The Ultimate Biography of Earth”. Lund is knowledgeable and really fun to listen to. We always have a great time with him!

Our hope is to view year-round birds in Maine and some returning springtime birds on the Law Farm Nature Trails! Last year, this walk was held in early May and we found 35 species in just two short hours. Moving this walk back to May 17 almost guarantees we will see even more! 

Bring your binoculars and cameras, wear your mud boots or other sturdy water-proof footwear and join us as we hike out on the trails and along the field while we experience the joys of birds and their habitat at the Law Farm Nature Trails. It is also suggested to have mobile applications installed for the day of the event, such as “Ebird” and “Merlin”, which are both birding apps that are useful for this type of workshop.

This annual bird walk is a great way for folks to enjoy local, outdoor educational and recreational trails while learning first-hand from these experienced bird watchers. Registration is required and we are limited to 25 people for this popular event. Registration can fill up fast and be made online at www.piscataquisswcd.org or by emailing info@piscataquisswcd.org for more information.