Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host a bird walk with ornithologist Will Broussard at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in Merrymeeting Bay in Bowdoinham.

Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This ecosystem attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its unique waters, and the bay is recognized by The American Bird Conservancy as a Globally Important Bird Conservation Area.

Broussard has been outreach coordinator for the Mount Washington Observatory. Since 2021 he has been science and writing specialist for the Maine-based mushroom company North Spore. He studied conservation biology at Antioch University New England graduate school, and years ago was the youngest person certified by Cornell’s Ornithology Lab to record bird sounds.

A Bowdoinham native, Broussard is passionate about the birds found around Merrymeeting Bay. This is an opportunity to learn, observe and listen to songbirds, raptors, and everything in between.

This walk will be on easy terrain in the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area. Participants should wear sturdy shoes offering protection from mud and water, and they should be cognizant of ticks.

The walk will occur rain or shine. For directions and to register, call Ed Friedman at 207-666-3372.

For more information about FOMB’s programs, visit friendsofmerrymeetingbay.org.

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