Hamilton Cove Bird Walk, Lubec

Time

8 am

Field Trip Description

Hamilton Cove's nearly 2000 protected acres give you a unique feeling of great expansiveness. With wonderful vistas of open ocean and the 200-foot cliffs of Grand Manan Island (just 10 miles away), Hamilton Cove's views appear to go on forever. With a variety of habitats for birds and other wildlife - grasslands, woodland, cobble beaches - we could find ourselves surrounded by migrating birdlife! Bald Eagles, bear, moose, whales are all non-songbird possibilities.

Directions & Where to Meet

From Lubec take the South Lubec Road toward Quoddy Head State Park and bear right onto Boot Cove Road when the road forks. Travel 2.4 miles to a parking area on your left. From Route 1 in Whiting take Route 189 east 5.8 miles. Turn right and follow Route 191 south 2.8 miles. Turn left and travel on the Boot Cove Road 3.5 miles. The parking area is on your right. We will meet at the parking area and then begin the walk.

What to Bring & What to Expect

Participants should bring good walking shoes (not sandals), extra layers of clothing (examples: wind breaker, rain jacket, fleece), water, food, sun screen, insect repellent, and a hat. In addition, you are encouraged to bring a camera, binoculars, and field guides. Participants should expect easy to moderately difficult trails that will include inclines, uneven footing, and rough terrain.

More Information

If you have additional questions, please call Peg Adams, Stewardship Assistant, Monday through Friday at 207-729-7366, ext. 117. For last minute cancellation information call 1-207-798-5590, ext 201.

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