The Maine Owl Pellet Project and the Christmas Bird Count rely on amateur people to help gather vital research data.
Outdoors
Hiking in Maine: A rustic ramble, with views from Katahdin to Acadia
Passadumkeag Mountain, in remote Penobscot County, is a worthy goal for adventurous hikers seeking a good measure of off-the-beaten path exploring
Hunting: Muzzleloader season brings new set of challenges for deer hunters
You’ll find fewer deer and less competition from hunters, while winter conditions may prove beneficial in your hunt.
Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
Birding: Do birds have a poor sense of smell? Not all of them
Turkey vultures, albatrosses and even chickadees are among birds with a remarkable sense of smell.
Hunting: Want to converse with hunters? Know their language
It can be confusing for non-hunters to carry on a conversation with hunters. Just don’t ask, ‘Did you get your deer yet?’
Hiking in Maine: Island hopping from Kittery to Acadia
Discover seven islands off the Maine coast that are easily accessible year-round and feature good hiking trails.
Canoeing in Maine: A perfect finish to the paddling season at Cape Neddick River in York
It was an invigorating November outing, enjoying the coolness of the crisp air and the warmth of the shimmering sun at the same time.
Ask Maine Audubon: Will we see snowy owls this winter?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: When searching for deer, the answer is blowin’ in the wind
Wind, specifically wind direction, is a critical component of any deer hunt. More often than not, the deer will outwit the hunter.