Conservationists are working to protect vulnerable chicks during the busy beach season.
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Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest
More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
Birds nesting in harm’s way, or in your way? Here’s some tips.
It’s illegal to move a wild bird nest with eggs in it, even on your property, so experts advise prevention and patience.
Maine murders delight crow lovers
Many Mainers have dedicated years to befriending the crows in their neighborhood.
The lessons that birds can teach us | Column
Dresden resident Hope Douglas takes inspiration from her feathered friends.
As Maine winters get warmer, Presque Isle faces the biggest change
The city’s average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
Maine beaches’ roped-off areas protect nesting birds
This summer, when visiting one of Maine’s many beaches, you may have noticed areas roped off with signs indicating that this is to protect the nests of sea birds. These areas tend to be in the upper portion of the beach where the grasses begin and can offer some protection for the nesting birds even […]
Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats
The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.
Watch out for loons while on the water this season
This weekend, despite some unseasonably chilly weather, lots of people will be getting out on the water for the first time. Boatyards have been scrambling to get docks in and boats launched for the Memorial Day holiday. This marks the beginning of what becomes an increasingly busy season on the water in Maine. There is […]
Ducks returning to join winter-braving counterparts a sign of spring
While last week’s and Monday’s snow didn’t make it feel very spring-like, the sounds of birds everywhere you go certainly have. Our backyard is filled with a colorful array of everything from goldfinches to blue birds — a new sighting this season. Their colors and sounds make the gray, dull mornings feel brighter, particularly as […]