Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Outdoors
We need outdoors education. Here’s how you can help
Teaching students to understand the importance of the animals that live in Maine to the ecosystem and the economy is important.
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Rural Monroe worth visit for scenic beauty and great hiking trails
Northern Pond Natural Area, considered the “jewel of Monroe” by many in the area is worth the trip.
Researchers gain knowledge inside a black bear’s den
Study sheds light on the previously misunderstood, reclusive forest dweller.
Why do we see, or not see, certain animals
Many mammals are true hibernators and remain dormant through the winter, but a lot of them stay active, at least to some degree.
Wild turkeys preparing for spring in depths of winter
Physiological changes have already started as the days start to get longer.
Guidebook highlights 100 wonderful places
Jill McMahon of Portland started hiking again during the pandemic and wrote a book about all the trails she discovered.
Let’s test your knowledge of Maine’s game birds, mammals
Here’s a quick quiz to see how much you know about the subject.
It can be mesmerizing to watch a murder of crows
Crows gather by the thousands as a means of protection and heat.