Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Outdoors
Hunting: You missed that turkey, so learn from it and move on to the next one
Know your gun, ammo, surroundings and range to fend off some easily avoidable blunders at the key moment of a turkey hunt.
Hunting: Coming across a virus among turkeys a reason to stop and think
There are viruses among wild turkeys which – while not harmful to humans – could cause a hunter to wonder just what kind of bird he bagged.
Birding: The spring floodgates are open for so many species to arrive in Maine
The annual migration is under way with plenty more birds set to arrive in Maine and, possibly, stay for a while.
For cyclists, there may not be a better time to hit the road
Cycling advocates think a more bike-centric culture could take hold in Maine as a result of the pandemic.
Hiking in Maine: Use these compass basic skills to avoid a runaround
A little knowledge and practice with your compass can boost your confidence level and safety factor when out on the trail.
Maine turkey hunters still winging it
But out-of-state residents won’t be taking part due to self-quarantine requirements.
Ask a Naturalist: Waxwings prefer fruit, but will certainly snack on a few insects
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: Don’t be late and ruin all of your preparation
After spending all that time to get ready for turkey season, don’t let some other turkey beat you to your favorite hunting spot.
Wildlife Management Areas are ‘kind of a secret spot’
There are more than 60,000 acres of open, wild space across southern and central Maine – and state biologists say much of it gets little use.