It’s November in Maine and that means it is officially rarity season! Join us on November 4th as we return to 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 shoreline, wetland, and wooded trails of Fort Foster, searching 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.  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 at Fort Foster on Pocahontas Road in Kittery, ME.  Please drive past the gate and park in the dirt lot on the left, just before the fort (see map). Pickup will be at 12:00 in the same spot.

Registration and carpooling details will be emailed to MYBC members. Not a member? Email us at info@maineyoungbirders.org to find out how to join!