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

by Sally Stockwell Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2019October 2, 2019

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

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.

by KARIN BRULLIARD The Washington Post September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

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

by Herb Wilson September 1, 2019August 31, 2019

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

The Coastal Bird Project attributes the recent success in large part to increased educational outreach to beachgoers.