The first comprehensive guide to Maine’s birdlife in some 70 years gets everything right

Peter Vickery did not live to see his life's work published, but 'Birds of Maine' - engaging, gorgeous and packed with information - is a great testament to a great ornithologist.

Maine Observer: Whether or not we listen

In this season of beauty and terror, it's important not to take even the most common birdsongs for granted.

Maine loon population appears strong despite slight drop in numbers

The Audubon Society says the number of adult loons is more than twice the count from the mid-1980s.

Alfredo Nicolas and Terra Fletcher

Two wildlife lovers were strangers until they united to rescue a great black hawk in Deering Oaks during a January snowstorm.

Keeping the beat of a fall migration

Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife

Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.

Maine Voices: Our state’s actions are key to reversing trend of bird population decline

Well-managed forests can sustain livelihoods while ensuring that birds still have places to nest and raise their young.

Bill Nemitz: Birds are dying, and that’s a wake-up call for us

If the loss of 2.9 billion birds over the last 50 years doesn't shock you, maybe it's time for a walk in the woods.

North America has lost nearly 30% of its birds in 50 years, experts find

Scientists blame loss of habitat, pesticides, light pollution and even cats.

Birding: ‘Tis the season to watch shorebird migration

But time your outing carefully, as birding at low tide is a fool’s errand.