Spring in Maine is a lively time of year. Yes, the beginning of June is Spring! The 28 breeding species of warblers are establishing their territories. On our Pelagic tour we can expect to see Puffins, Common Eider, Northern Gannets, Razorbills, Arctic and Common Terns, Purple Sandpiper and Black Guillemot. Sometimes Black-legged Kittiwake, shearwaters, and Storm-petrals are seen on the way to Machias Seal Island. Other target birds while on our trip include Boreal Chickadees, White-winged and Red Crossbills, Saw-whet Owl, Spruce Grouse, Woodcock, and Black and White-winged Scoter.
The week at a glance: Sunday, May 29: Bird the Portland, ME area. Monday, May 30: Bird our way up to Whiting, where we will check in to our lodge at the Cobscook Institute. The lodge has modern conveniences. Each room has an en suite bathroom. The lodge has a living room and a kitchen for our use. While at the lodge our meals will be catered. Tuesday, May 31: Guided birding of the area. Wednesday, June 1: go on our Pelagic tour. We will bird local areas afterwards that afternoon. Thursday, June 2: guided birding of Moosehorn national wildlife refuge. Friday, June 3: Bird locally. Saturday, June 4: Check out of the lodge and Bird our way back to Portland with a stop in Acadia National Park. Sunday, June 5: Head back to TX after a great week of birding.
The cost of the trip is $950pp for a double and $1075pp for a single. This cost includes all transportation, guides, lodging and food while at the lodge. This cost does not include airfare to Maine, meals or lodging prior to or after our time at the lodge.
If you would like to reserve a spot on the trip please email Debbie Simek at dksimek@gmail.com. There will only be 10 participants on the trip. Reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis, with paid FWAS members getting priority. Once you make reservations you will have 2 weeks to send in your $400 down payment.
Because we will be in vans and won’t be able to social distance you will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID or have negative tests results within 3 days of the start of our trip.
