People tasting beer at Orange Bike Brewing. Photo Credit: Harleigh Gastman

Birds on Tap

Explore Portland’s natural beauty and craft beverages on this unique Birding Tour

Events > Birds on Tap
Portland Explorer
About the Event
Presented by
Portland Explorer
(207) 835-4950
November 9, 2025

8:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Pair nature with libations on this one-of-a-kind tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore Portland’s scenic spots and birdwatching hotspots, immersing yourself in the area’s unique birdlife and natural habitats. Afterward, unwind with tastings at two local craft beverage producers, where you can relax and toast to a day well spent. This versatile tour offers a seamless blend of education, relaxation, and enjoyment, making it perfect for both bird lovers and craft drink enthusiasts alike.

A birding and beer-ing collaboration with Freeport Wild Bird Supply!

These unique, relaxed birding and beer-ing adventures that you have come to love combine great local birding at seasonal hotspots with approachable opportunities to sample the delicious creations of some of our favorite Maine breweries. These events are a perfect introduction to birding and/or craft beer, and a great opportunity to enjoy our favorite pastimes with significant others, friends, and family that have interest in one topic, while your interest is primarily in the other (for now!). Educational, enjoyable, and eye-opening, our unique Birds on Tap series enters its 11th Year!

We’ll be doing all of the driving, so you can relax. And to make it even easier, we have two pick-up times and locations:

8 am
Freeport Wild Bird Supply
541 Route One, Freeport.

or 8:20 am
Marginal Way Park & Ride
(opposite the intersection with Diamond St, just east of Franklin Ave), Portland.

(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time at either location, and please let us know where you will be meeting us)

This tour is limited to 12 participants, so sign up soon! This is a one-of-a-kind tour, and we think one you won’t want to miss!

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