Eastern Bluebirds are becoming an increasingly common sight during the winter in the southern-half of Maine. I wrote about this when we …
Birds
How to Tell Crows from Ravens in Maine
Maine is home to several species of large, smart, loud, occasionally obnoxious, sometimes eerie, endlessly fascinating birds called corvids. …
National Audubon Reports on Climate Risks to Maine Birds
Today the National Audubon Society released a new report, Survival By Degrees: 389 Species on the Brink, which gives detailed projections …
“Bringing Nature Home”: Blooms, Berries, and Seeds
Fall is in the air and news. A couple of crisp mornings, the first foliage maps, and migrating birds all spell the final weeks and months …
Bird numbers declining by the billions
A shocking new report published this week in the journal Science has outlined what many avid birders in Maine have been telling us for …
Maine’s Naturalist: Grouse Encounters
This story was submitted by a member, Marion Britts of Orland, and we wanted to share her joy and excitement with others. We love hearing …
Common Nighthawks Migrating
Keep your eyes to the skies this Labor Day Weekend as swarms of nighthawks migrate south! The Common Nighthawk is a seldom encountered …
Head Harbor Passage 2019 Trip Report
On Saturday, August 24th, we ran our third annual Head Harbor Passage boat trip out of Eastport and again, this is an area that didn't …
Endangered Species Act: What Do the Changes Mean for Maine Wildlife?
An estimated one million species of plants and animals currently face an imminent threat of extinction. Nevertheless, the Trump …