Birding 101
April is the perfect month to learn a new bird by song or sight because they seem to show up one by one this time of year, giving us a chance to really notice individuals. This mellow outing will provide optional sitting or standing activities to help you notice details about birds, to help you build some birding superpowers you can use anywhere. This program is low-movement, and you can enjoy it seated or standing. Wheelchairs welcome! For this outing, you will need to move from your car in the parking lot to the grassy park area of the Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. The park is ringed by a 6′-wide trail with a deep gravel base topped with stone dust, which makes it easier on the joints than pavement. For people who use wheelchairs, Maine Trail Finder’s Accessibility Ambassador, Enock Glidden, has created a rating system in Wheelies. This outing qualifies as “Wheelie Easy.” See here for more information. For those who would like to move around more, you will also have the opportunity to do so. Wear clothing and footwear to keep you warm and dry during this slower-paced program, and a lawn chair if you’d prefer not to sit on a stone bench or the ground. Please reach out to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 with any further questions.
OWL Outings are led by Registered Maine Guides at Maine Outdoor School who all hold a minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification. To learn more about MOS’s guides, visit https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/staff.
Gear Library
WHRL and MOS have a gear collection for OWL outings. Please reach out directly to Lizzie at 413-717-7827 or by email at lizzie@whrl.org if you are interested in using any of the items below. Use is first-come, first-served. Need something that you don’t see on the list below? Reach out!
Available Gear
- Trekking poles (6 sets)
- Layers: rain ponchos
Space is limited, and registration is required. Registration opens March 23.
