Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest

SUN JOURNAL • June 14, 2026

A record number of birders flocked to Rangeley the weekend of June 6 to take part in the 8th annual Rangeley Birding Festival. Eyes were to the skies — and trees — as 104 visitors from New England and beyond participated in excursions in and around town. The festival ran from Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7. Around 100 birders of all experience levels participated in more than 20 guided sessions. The festival was run by Western Maine Audubon with help from the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. Tim Flight, co-organizer of the festival, said he would like to see a steady growth in numbers.