Roadtrip tours are a unique, relaxed birding and beer-ing adventure that combines local birding at seasonal hotspots with visits to sample the delicious creations of some of our favorite local breweries. This inaugural boat trip travels to House Island for a rare birding tour.
Birds on Tap – The Boat Trip
Roadtrip tours are a unique, relaxed birding and beer-ing adventure that combines local birding at seasonal hotspots with visits to sample the delicious creations of some of our favorite local breweries. This inaugural boat trip travels to House Island for a rare birding tour.
About
Presented By: Maine Brews Cruise
This very special boattrip will take us across Portland Harbor to the private House Island aboard Sea Portland’s vessel the Elizabeth Grace. We’ve been granted special permission to come ashore and scour the island here in the first peak of the fall “Rarity Season.” We’ll follow well-maintained trails through the island’s mosaic of open habitats, scrub, and young woods. These are great habitats to search for vagrants and other seasonal rarities, and we’ve eyed the habitat from our birding days on Peak’s Island.
While rare birds are rare, we are still going to expect the unexpected. But more likely are regular migrants of the season such as a variety of sparrows, and a growing diversity of waterbirds.
What’s Included in the cost of Birds on Tap:
Transportation
Harbor Cruise / Transportation from SeaPortland
Private Guiding Experience with Derek Lovitch
Local Beer Guide/Expert
Brewery Samples
Light Snack + Bottled Water
Space is limited to only 13 guests. This event has sold out in the past; early booking is encouraged.