FREEPORT — The third annual “Feathers over Freeport,” a unique event designed to appeal to birdwatchers of all abilities and especially to families and children, will take place this weekend.
“Feathers over Freeport” will highlight special birding opportunities at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, including the hawk watch at the summit, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 28, the event lands at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport, home to nesting ospreys.
Sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Division of Parks and Public Lands and Freeport Wild Bird Supply, the two-day event will feature a wide variety of activities and presentations, including live-bird presentations, bird walks for adults and children, a hawk watch workshop and numerous children’s activities.
Park entry fees apply. All programs and activities are included with park admission.
Two special programs will highlight the event, including a live bird presentation on birds of prey, scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, at Bradbury Mountain and a live bird presentation on the extraordinary lives of owls, scheduled for 1 p.m., Sunday at Wolfe’s Neck. The programs, presented by Hope Douglas of Wind Over Wings, will feature a golden eagle on Saturday and a great horned owl on Sunday, as well as other live birds.
New programs this year include a vernal pool exploration on Saturday and a landscaping for wildlife presentation on Sunday. Birdrelated activities geared toward children and families will be offered both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birding basics will be presented through games, crafts and hands-on activities.
For more information and a complete listing of activities, visit www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport or call the parks, Bradbury Mountain State Park at 688-4712 or Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park at 865-4465.
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