Little Long Pond Nature Walk, Mount Desert
May 27, 2009 :: Comments 2
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Field Trip Description
Come and explore the forest and fields of this privately-owned property protected by a conservation easement. We'll be searching for signs and sightings of birds and other wildlife.
Directions & Where to Meet
From Somesville: At the traffic light in Somesville, turn east onto Route 198/3 and head toward Northeast Harbor. Travel 5.7 miles and then turn left on Route 3 (Peabody Drive, just north of Northeast Harbor). Continue 1.8 miles to Little Long Pond Parking lot on left (small brown sign, driveway goes up hill to parking area).
From Bar Harbor: Take Route 3 to Seal Harbor. Drive 1.0 miles past Seal Harbor Beach parking lot to reach Little Long Pond parking lot entrance, on right; go up hill to park.
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.
Great field trip to Little Long Pond. There were four of us, including the leader, Billy Helprin, and he did a superb job identifying bird songs and chip notes as well as finding those well hidden little fellows. I enjoyed it enormously.
Judy Dyer | May 27, 2009 5:08 PM
Glad we got together again Judy, and that Paul and Margot could join us. I think my highlights today were the close up views of the male common yellowthroats; the beautiful glide into the pond shore by the Great Blue Heron; and the conversation along the way. Thanks again for participating.
Billy Helprin
Billy Helprin | May 27, 2009 7:53 PM