Posts Tagged ‘bird watching’

North American Birding Trails

By NETrailhead • Sep 23rd, 2008 • Category: Wildlife

Since their inception in 1996, birding trails now wind throughout the United States. Much of the major migration flyways in the U.S. are covered. Texas was the first of now almost 40 states to create birding trails. The trails were the inspiration of Ted Eubanks and Madge Lindsay. Their inspiration resulted in the first trail, [...]



Robinson Woods Cape Elizabeth, ME

By deni • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Maine, Urban Adventures

Many people follow Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth to see the ocean and visit Fort Williams State Park. However, there is a small gem of preserved land with an easy trail and many vernal pools along this road and only a short distance from the better known state park. Robinson Woods, part of [...]



Back Cove/Back Bay Portland, ME

By deni • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: Maine, Urban Adventures

Scenic Back Cove trail in Portland is one of the area’s most used shared paths. The 3.5 mile loop around the cove passes Payson Park and connects to the Eastern Prom Trail which leads to the Old Port area. Accessible from many streets in the area, the path is often used by people [...]



Bradbury Mountain Pownal, ME

By deni • Jul 13th, 2008 • Category: Hiking, Maine, Uncategorized

Bradbury Mountain has something for everyone of all ages and is one of the most popular parks in the area. Close to Freeport, ME and less than 30 miles from Portland, it is a great way to get a good hike and still be in the thick of things. Each season offers a [...]



Falmouth Nature Preserve Falmouth, ME

By deni • Jul 6th, 2008 • Category: Maine, Urban Adventures

The second of our Portland Trails hikes, The Falmouth Nature Preserve is a little difficult to find, but once you get there, you will be surprised at what a treasure it is. Located on the Mill Creek flood plain, the paths lead you through many kinds of terrain.
2.5 miles; Open dawn to dusk; no [...]