Bowdoin professor and Maine Audubon trustee Nat Wheelwright takes a look at how the Red-backed Salamander compares to moose in the northeastern forest: If you took all the moose or deer in a northeastern forest and put them on a scale, they wouldn't weigh as much as the superabundant but often …
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Andy’s Note: Signs of a Dawning Winter
What a difference a month makes. Just a few weeks ago, butterflies were still visiting the late-season wildflowers in the north meadow of Gilsland Farm, and there was a lot of chatter about where the birds were, with activity levels down at the feeders. Yesterday, I took note of the first salt …
The Sea Ice is Back
The sea ice is back. Yesterday Director Andy Beahm took a walk down to the Presumpscot River edge off the North Meadow at Gilsland Farm and noticed the ice forming along the shore, in amongst the tall grasses. The return of the ice is another sign of the progression into winter. Ocean and …
“Why I support Maine Audubon on #GivingTuesday”
Today is #GivingTuesday. Throughout the day, we'll be sharing a few perspectives on Maine Audubon from members of our community. One of them is nine-year old Ivy, who attended Maine Audubon camp this summer. In a handwritten note she shared with us afterward, Ivy talked about how much fun she …
What we’re thankful for in 2017
We asked the Maine Audubon community to reflect on the question, "What are you thankful for in nature?" and received quite a few thoughtful replies. You can leave us a comment with your answer too. We'd love to hear what inspires you. I am especially grateful for the awe-inspiring fall foliage …
Nature Moments: Sex Ed for Botanists
Another fascinating installment from Bowdoin professor and Maine Audubon trustee Nat Wheelwright: Gender in humans turns out to be more complicated than we once thought, but gender in plants is pretty complicated, too. Plants can have separate sexes, like most animals, or they can be hermaphroditic …
Nature Moments: Fungi on the Move
Nat Wheelwright's latest "Nature Moments" video takes a closer look at the rich world of fungi: Fungi use mushrooms to disperse their offspring, much like plants use fruits. The spores of fungi can be spread by wind, by animals, or by a combination. But stinkhorns do it by smelling like rotting …
Press Herald profile highlights big plans for Maine Audubon
In case you missed it, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published a great profile of our executive director Andy Beahm in yesterday's "Outdoors" section. Some highlights: Andy Beahm wants to make Maine Audubon known for unique, not-to-be-missed outdoor festivals; for connecting more …
Why the new transportation bond is great news for Maine’s wildlife
We were thrilled to see that Maine voters passed Question 3 in this week's election by a very comfortable margin (72 percent!). This newly-approved transportation bond includes $5 million for municipal culvert upgrades -- which is excellent news for Maine's wildlife. Water resources are vital …