A team from Maine Audubon will compete for the crown without needing to leave their homes, a coronavirus-induced change for the annual event.
Outdoors
Bird-watching takes wing among Americans in lockdown
Unique visits to the National Audubon Society’s website are up by a half-million over last spring.
As the weather warms, land trusts struggle with crowds
Land trusts in southern Maine are determined to keep trails open, but managing crowds during the pandemic has been a struggle.
What’s up in May: Where the days are longer, the nights are stronger
As we reach the halfway point of the spring season, there are great events to enjoy while getting outside.
Climate change the biggest threat to bird populations
If timing is everything, it’s time to address the impact climate change is having on the planet as a whole.
Maine Ski Hall of Fame inductee, new general manager has vision for Saddleback
Andy Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.
‘North Woods Law’ returns to Animal Planet on Sunday
This season again focuses on New Hampshire’s Fish and Game conservation officers.
Acadia National Park delays some openings until June
Many of the park’s trails are open but may be hard to get to as roads and carriage roads remain closed.
Hunters will not need to tag turkeys during Maine spring hunt this year
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife also announced that the wild turkey season will start early for both youth and adult hunters.
Ask a Naturalist: Why does a bird bash into windows repeatedly?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.