NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust plans to hold its its 36th annual bird walk at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Roberts Farm Preserve at 64 Roberts Road.

Birders of all levels of experience can join the walk through a variety of habitats at the farm, according to a news release from the trust.

May 14, is World Migratory Bird Day. Participants should gather at the warming hut and bring binoculars and bird guides. Expert birders and beginners alike are welcome.

In years past, between 30 and 40 species of birds have been identified in two hours.

There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and will be used towards the upkeep of the preserve. To register, email info@wfltmaine.org.

Last summer, because of a project supported by Fish and Wildlife Services, a Motus Wildlife Tracking System receiver was installed on the warming hut at Robert’s Farm Preserve. One of approximately 150 receivers in the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast, the data collected helps wildlife managers across North America better conserve a range of species from woodcock to bats, and songbirds to butterflies.

To view the list of species detected by the Roberts Farm receiver, visit motus.org.

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