We are revamping our winter owling adventure. Join us as we head to Newburyport, Massachusetts to explore Plum Island/ Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The sanctuary offers many habits for native birds, from beaches and sand dunes to salt marshes and maritime forests. In the wintertime, you can expect to see a variety of ducks, cormorants, grebes and Norther Harriers as well as our target birds: Snowy and Short-eared Owls.  Check out some of the recent sightings: http://www.bartonstreet.com/tom/birds/guide/plumislandstatus2020.html.

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.

MEET UP and PICK UP: We will be carpooling to Plum Island. We will have 2 meetup locations: 11:00AM at Westbrook Park and Ride and 11:30AM at Biddeford Park and Ride. Please indicate your preferred meet up location in your RSVP.

PICK UP will be at the park and ride locations: Biddeford at 6:30 PM and Westbrook at 6:45PM.

This trip will be limited to the first 8 birders to sign up.