Spring Migration Bird Walk
Fri, May 15
|Rockland Bog Preserve
Kirk Gentalen (Maine Coast Heritage Trust) and Maeve Cosgrove (Georges River Land Trust) will lead this birdwatching excursion through the Rockland Bog Preserve, a special ecosystem providing nesting habitat for numerous species of migratory birds. Some binoculars are available to borrow!
Time & Location
May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Rockland Bog Preserve, 389-395 Beechwood St, Thomaston, ME 04861, USA
About the event
Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory," providing crucial breeding habitat for over 90 migratory bird species. In May, numerous species of warblers, flycatchers, and raptors return to Maine from their wintering locations.
Naturalist Kirk Gentalen (Maine Coast Heritage Trust) and Maeve Cosgrove (Georges River Land Trust) will lead us on a guided birdwatching excursion through the Rockland Bog Preserve on Friday, May 15. The Rockland Bog is Midcoast Maine's largest peatland bog complex, a special ecosystem housing countless wildlife and sensitive plant species. Whether you're a lifelong birder or you're looking to learn more about Maine wildlife, this walk is a great way to get to know migratory birds.
This walk is free and open to all ages. We will meet at the new Rockland Bog Preserve trailhead on Beechwood St in Thomaston at 7am on Friday, March 14. Please register to secure your spot.