birds

Published
April 10, 2022

Maine Voices: Rare bird reminds us of the ways in which conservation pays off

The state's extended visit from a Steller's sea eagle is an important reminder of the successes Mainers have achieved to conserve our natural lands and waters.
Published
April 6, 2022

Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in U.S., pleads guilty

Companies historically have been able to avoid prosecution under the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty if they take steps to avoid bird deaths and seek permits for those that occur.
Published
April 4, 2022

Flocks at elevated risk for highly infectious avian flu in Maine

Strains of the virus have led the U.S. poultry industry to euthanize more than 15.6 million chickens and 1.3 million turkeys since Jan. 1. One Maine farm has lost 250 birds this year.
Published
March 17, 2022

Avian influenza detected in two more Maine counties

While not an immediate threat to humans, the disease is lethal to commercial and backyard flocks.
Published
February 23, 2022

Second case of avian flu detected in backyard birds in Knox County

The first case was confirmed on Sunday and the second on Wednesday; the USDA conducted tests and found the presence of the H5N1 strain in both flocks of birds.
Published
December 19, 2021

Book review: ‘Loon Lessons’ a must-have for loon lovers

The writing can get in the way, but the fascinating information in the book takes flight.
Published
November 29, 2021

Roadrunner that hitchhiked cross country to Maine is back in Nevada

The stowaway bird was flown back to Las Vegas thanks to efforts by Avian Haven and Nevada wildlife officials.
Published
November 29, 2021

Loon counters find more adults but loss of chicks in Maine

It's too early to say if the loss of loon chicks is a new trend or a temporary drop.
Published
November 15, 2021

Beep beep! This roadrunner hitched a ride from Las Vegas to Maine

Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.
Published
September 29, 2021

U.S. to resume enforcement of unlawful bird deaths by industry

The Biden administration is drafting rules to govern the killing of wild birds by industry and will resume enforcement actions against companies responsible for deaths that could have been prevented

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