Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 13-19

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 13-19

“Ducks, Geese, Egrets, Herons, Shorebirds and Other Tidal Birds,”  Wells Reserve, Wells

Apr. 13, Thursday, 7pm, “Woodcock Watch,” Woodcock enthusiast Paul Dest leads this walk in search of the famed timberdoodle. Paul is well versed in the woodcock’s life history, conservation status, and management, and is an engaging presenter. In early spring, just before dawn or just after sunset, landscapes of field and young forest come alive with the unique sounds of the American woodcock. This migratory bird is a sure sign of spring, but is not so obvious as the robin or the red-wing. These woods-dwelling shorebirds begin to claim their territories around the middle of March. Over just a few weeks, the male performs a display that impresses both female woodcocks and lucky human observers. The bird spirals high above the earth while creating a high-pitched twittering with its wing feathers. The display, soon cloaked by darkness, can last many seconds. Back on the ground, the woodcock repeats nasal “peent” notes as it prepares for another flight. The reserve manages grasslands and early-succession forests with woodcocks in mind, so it’s a great place to experience this fascinating ritual of spring, $7, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Apr. 13 and 14, Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm,“Living Last Supper Production,” the disciples & Jesus will step out of DaVinci’s painting & speak to you about the news they have heard that one of them will betray Jesus, free, Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Road, Route 1, Wells. FMI: 207-985-9287, www.messiahchristianchurch.org.
Apr. 14-15, Friday-Saturday, 6pm, “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Nasson Youth Theatre proudly presents The Adventures of Robin Hood. We hope you join us for this rendition of this class tale of Robin Hood and has band of merry men, $10/adults, $6/children and seniors, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-608-0497, nassoncommunitycenter.com.
Apr. 15, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Ogunquit Museum: ABC Sale,” ‘ABC’ refers to art, books, and collectibles gathered from OMAA, the museum gift shop, and from donated items.  “This is a great community event that allows the museum, our neighbors and friends to do a little spring cleaning and treasure hunting as we look forward to the season ahead,” said Alison Gibbs, OMAA Director of Marketing and External Relations, free, Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4909, www.gatewaytomaine.org.
Apr. 15, Saturday, 7pm, “Contradance,” with Live Music and called by Bill Olson, bring your dancing shoes to this family event that will be held at the Kennebunk Town Hall from 7:00-10:00, caller, Bill Olson, knows how to keep the dance moving, yet include dancers of all levels, this is a family friendly dance, $10,Kennebunk Town Hall, 1 Summer St., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3745, www.thenewschoolmaine.org.
Apr. 18, Tuesday, 7pm, “The Life in Your Garden,” by Reeser Manley and Marjorie Peronto describes the ecologically-functional plants of a garden, including understory trees and shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals, and their relationship with garden life. It also includes ideas on how to sustain biodiversity in the vegetable and small fruits garden. That a gardener can be an important steward for our planet is a powerful concept, and this book shows us how, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Apr. 18, Tuesday, 7pm, “Ducks, Geese, Egrets, Herons, Shorebirds and Other Tidal Birds,” This program will bring us up to date on the status of tidal-marsh birdlife. Dr. Brian Olsen from the University of Maine is a principal investigator with project SHARP (Saltmarsh Habitat & Avian Research Program). He will present a fascinating illustrated program on this vital work with our birds. Tidal-marsh birds have declined dramatically across our area over the last two decades. What causes the decline? How many birds are there now? Project SHARP attempts to answer questions like these. The talk will include Ducks, Geese, Egrets, Herons, Shorebirds, and species formerly present but now scarce or absent. Besides the common birds it will look at species in near term trouble including the American Oystercatcher, Lesser Yellowlegs, King Rail, and Whimbrel. What are the challenges and what are the signs of hope? In this program we will learn how birds adapt in the face of sea-level rise and explore the long-term conservation of tidal marsh birds. Dr. Olsen’s talk will show us some of the methods, discoveries, and implications for our birds, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.

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