Maine Audubon naturalist Doug Hitchcox (background in green jacket) leads a group of birdwatchers along the Eastern Prom in Portland. From left to right are Kathy Stewart of South Portland, Ned Kane from Portland, Hitchcox, Joe Bates from Portland and Kristina MacCormick from Portland. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Hitchcox leads a group of birdwatchers including Kristina MacCormick of Portland along the Eastern Prom in Portland. ohn Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Among the birds spotted was this mockingbird. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Among the birds spotted was this song sparrow. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Hitchcox (with spotting scope) leads a group of birdwatchers along the Eastern Prom in Portland. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Among the birds spotted was these eider ducks. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
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