BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to explore for free the Weber-Kelly Preserve in Georgetown for owls at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Led by the light of the moon and nature enthusiasts Jane Harrison and Leigh Ann Fish, participants of all ages can listen to different owl calls, explore what makes a good owl home, and learn facts about these nighttime birds of prey, according to a news release from the trust.
Maine is home to 11 owl species that spend all or part of the year in the state. These nocturnal predators can live in a variety of habitats like dense woodlands and marshes, and urban environments such as golf courses or airports.
Harrison and Fish will share recordings of various owl calls as they lead prowlers on a walk through the preserve.
Meeting at dusk is intended optimize chances of seeing or hearing owls, since wintertime is their mating season. Owls will be listening for possible mates and be more eager to respond to calls, even if they come from a recording.
Prowlers should wear footwear with excellent tread and/or bring micro-spikes for traction on potentially icy trails. Packing a headlamp and dressing to spend 60 to 90 minutes outdoors is strongly encouraged.
To sign up and for directions, visit kennebecestuary.org or call 207-442-8400.
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