Beginner Bird Walk

Join us for a Beginner Bird Walk at Hirundo, learn how to ID birds in the field or just enjoy birding with others!

Curious about birds but not sure where to start? Join us for a Beginner Bird Walk at Hirundo, designed for anyone who wants to learn how to identify birds in the field. No prior experience required.

A Hirundo Naturalist will guide the group on a relaxed hike, helping participants learn and practice the basics of bird identification. We’ll focus on simple, accessible techniques such as observing size and shape, behavior, habitat, coloration, and listening for bird calls. Along the way, we’ll take time to slow down, ask questions, and build confidence in spotting and identifying common local species.

Participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars, or borrow Hirundo’s binoculars or monoculars (limited supply available). Whether you’re brand new to birding or just looking to sharpen your observation skills or spend time with others that appreciate birds, this walk offers a supportive, low-pressure way to connect with birds and the natural world.

Come learn, practice, and see what’s been flying by unnoticed!

Ages 8+

Tickets are free or by a donation amount of your choosing. Donations directly help us maintain our nest boxes, acquire & maintain birding supplies, & support our educational birding programs!

RAIN DATE: The day after the original date specified. In purchasing a ticket you are accepting that you are available for the rain date as well.

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Additional Event information:

Location:

1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town Maine - Hirundo Gate 1 (Map Below)

How to prepare:

Layers, good hiking shoes, a water bottle, and whatever else you need to stay warm and comfortable.

Distance & Trail Conditions:

We will hike about 2 - 3 miles total at a fairly slow pace. The trails are uneven, rocky, and rooted. There is very little elevation change, with 90% of all possible trail routes being completely flat. The trails may be slippery due to weather conditions like rain or snow.

Bathrooms:

There is an outhouse available year round. It is ADA accessible, with a long low grade ramp. There is no running water. (Images below). ***This bathroom is about a 5-10 min walk from the gate entrance.

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Policies:

Weather Policy

Hirundo will cancel a program when weather presents an unsafe condition for participants. In most cases, decisions for afternoon or evening programs will be made 4 hours prior to the event. For morning programs, the decision will be made by 6pm the evening prior. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, Hirundo reserves the right to cancel programs at any point when it is deemed unsafe. Participants will be notified of cancellations via the contact info provided at registration.

Full Moon programming (hikes, paddles) will not be canceled due to cloud coverage, and unobstructed views of the moon are not guaranteed.

Refund Policy

If Hirundo cancels a program/event a full refund will be issued to every registrant. The refund will be issued via Eventbrite and may take several days to complete. Cancellations and notice of refunds will be sent to the email provided on eventbrite at time of registration.

At this time we are unable to offer full refunds. Ticket transfers will be available upon requests made more than 5 days in advance of the program. Tickets can be transfered to other programs/events of equal or about equal value (within $5 of orginal price ticket).

Rain Date Policy

Hirundo may choose to offer an alternative rain date for some events. This date will be posted at the time of event advertising and the ticket holder commits to being available for either date. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who cannot attend the rain-date unless they request a refund more than 5 days prior to the rescheduled date. Rain dates for winter wildlife hikes are the day after the original date specified. In purchasing a ticket you are accepting that you are available for the rain date as well.

Your generosity helps us share the wonder of birds with everyone. Donations directly help us maintain our nest boxes, aquire and maintain birding supplies, and supports our educational birding programs!

Ready to give? Donate at checkout or visit https://www.hirundomaine.org/donations.