Join us at this gem of a hotspot to witness the early wave of south-bound shorebirds. We are co-hosting with Midcoast Audubon. We'll meet at the parking lot on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston at 7:00 AM. With two groups attending, please carpool if that is an option. If you have one, we recommend bringing a spotting scope.

This 1,300-acre complex, one of Maine’s best birding marshes located in South Thomaston, features a mix of salt, brackish, and freshwater habitats, including cattails, grasses, potholes, and mud flats. The marsh is nourished by brooks, streams, and rivers, and is bordered by forest, scrubland, and hayfields, offering a diverse environment for birdwatching.

Directions: From Route 1 in Thomaston, turn onto Buttermilk Lane and in 0.8 miles look for the parking turnout at the marsh (coordinates: 44.07916, -69.14174).

If this walk is full, please email info@mainecoastislands.org to be added to the waitlist.