Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Outdoors
Two hikers from Kennebec County rescued on Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County
Wardens are warning spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions still.
Maine’s a fishing destination – for out-of-staters and residents alike
While the state attracts anglers from around the world, more than one in four Maine adults owns a freshwater fishing license.
Birding: On Earth Day, maybe time to reconsider ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’
Earth Day started in 1970, and maybe the original catchphrase needs to include some of the many conservation options in between.
Hiking in Maine: Mount Zircon provides panoramic views on a historic trail
Once a prime processor of spring water in Oxford County, Mount Zircon still gives hikers a good reward for their efforts.
Early data show possible dramatic drop in moose calves felled by winter ticks
The percentage of moose calves in the study area of northwestern Maine who died from winter-tick infestation has dropped significantly from last winter to this year.
Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday
Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system.
What’s up in April: Spring opens up so many possibilities in night skies
With nights getting shorter and warmer, it’s more inviting to go outside and partake in the many highlights in the sky this month.
Hiking in Maine: A super sampler of spring walks
Snow still covers many trails, but some are now losing their winter blanket, drying out and ready for spring hikers, from North Berwick all the way up to Acadia National Park.
Birding: Whether seasonal or year-round, kinglets among Maine’s smallest birds
Ruby-crowned kinglets will be making their return to Maine soon, while many golden-crowned kinglets never left.