The rock wren first sighted in Ogunquit in late November is commonly found in the Western half of North America.
Outdoors
Maine man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
Maine hunters harvest most deer in almost 2 decades
Unofficial numbers show hunters killed 33,157 deer in the season that ended Dec. 12.
Ask Maine Audubon: It’s tempting, but don’t grab that bird nest
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: Deer season’s over, but other challenges await
Waterfowl and snowshoe hare are among the game awaiting hunters in Maine late in the year.
Hiking in Maine: Before you brave the cold, be prepared
From warm clothing and proper boots to snacks and bottled water, make sure you are ready for your winter adventure.
Maine deer season with record number of permits comes to a close
The final day of the 2020 deer hunt that allows hunters to use archery or muzzleloaders is Saturday.
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails ramping up for winter season
Quarry Road Trails staff finished a 64-hour snow run that ended Wednesday, the longest in the tenure of Justin Fereshetian, program director and Nordic ski coach for the city of Waterville and Quarry Road Trails.
Birding: Many factors impact changes over the past 200 years
The composition of the bird population in Maine, much like the landscape, has undergone some significant transitions over the past 200 years.
Wayward bird delivers early holiday gift for Maine birders
A rock wren arrived in Ogunquit in late November, marking just the second time the species has been confirmed in Maine.