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Fort Foster

  • Fort Foster 51 Pocahontas Road Kittery Point, ME, 03905 United States (map)

It’s November in Maine and that means it is officially rarity season! Join us on November 21st at Fort Foster, located in Kittery— one of the premiere birding destinations in Maine.  Located in Portsmouth Harbor, the 88 acre site includes 3 beaches with a trail system that connects the beaches together. A long pier extends off shore providing excellent platform for viewing water birds off shore as wells as views of Whaleback Lighthouse and Jerry's Point Lifesaving Station.

We will explore the habitats of Fort Foster, searching for the beaches and trails for any lingering migrant birds and our returning winter visitors. We will, of course, keep our eyes peeled for any rarities that might be hanging around.

LOGISTICS:  Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. All attendees must wear a face covering during the trip to attend. We will have extras on hand in case you do not have one.  Bring the following: filled water bottle, a bagged lunch and snacks, sunblock, a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, camera (optional), scope (if you have 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 meeting at 8:00 am entrance to Fort Foster on Pocahontas Road in Kittery, ME.   Pickup will be at 12:00 in the same spot.

CARPOOLING :We are not able to offer carpooling at this time.

Earlier Event: October 17
Mount Agamenticus pt. 4
Later Event: January 2
MYBC Christmas Bird Count