The removal of one species is sometimes needed to protect another, but when should nature just be allowed to take its course?
Outdoors
Ask Maine Audubon: Snakes in Maine? There are a few, and none of them venomous
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Ceremony on Saturday showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison
The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.
Birding: Color patterns can vary within same species in different locations
Weather and climate can be major contributors to how some species will adapt to their surroundings.
Canoeing in Maine: Enthralled with the serviceberry blooms on South Pond in Warren
The flower is a highlight, but there’s so much more – a secluded paddle, plenty of wildlife and even some skunk cabbage.
Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Yes, it’s a 2,800-mile solo hike, but so many help along the way
Carey Kish reports from the Continental Divide Trail, 90 miles from the Colorado state line with plenty of snow and several sketchy river crossings to come.
Scenic section of Down East trail reopens
One of the most beloved and beautiful stretches of the Down East Sunrise Trail reopened this week, months after being hit by winter storms.
Hunting: Tactics and strategies change late in turkey season
Turkeys are not as active as breeding season winds down, so the savvy hunter needs a different plan.
What’s Up in June: Looking ahead to summer, and the glow from a celestial show
As the stars rotate into their summer positions, images of the Northern Lights are a reminder of the magic that was on display.
Ask Maine Audubon: Measuring impact of eclipse, aurora on wildlife a difficult task
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.